Element 6.3 School grounds

• The school grounds support the curriculum
• Pupils are engaged in school ground research, design, construction and maintenance that advances sustainability.

School grounds are a fertile laboratory for pupils’ exploration of ecological phenomena – provided that the development and use of the school grounds is embedded in the formal curriculum. School grounds projects offer pupils the opportunity to research, design, construct and evaluate a hands-on project. They build a sense of ownership and pride in schools. They can be used to explore sustainability issues across the subject disciplines and can be instrumental in engaging learners who learn best by doing.

• Creating an urban oasis (401 KB), St Paul’s Primary School, Salford