The dignity of risk: “Children with disabilities and their families should have the opportunity and support needed to engage in risky play and outdoor activities to whatever extent they desire.” Read this excellent article 👇#sd38learn childrenandnature.org/resources/fnn-…

One month left to apply for the second round of our 2024 Local School Nature Grants programme! You could get your hands on free training and £500 of equipment to help you take learning outdoors! Here are our tips for crafting a winning application 👇 ltl.org.uk/news/how-to-wr…

"A modern education system must prioritise outdoor learning and push beyond the stifling realities of asphalt, vandalism and tired school buildings." Our COO and Scotland Director, Matt Robinson, on the need for change to Scottish school grounds in Tes 👇tes.com/magazine/teach…

Thanks for the recent follows UTT ASN Clare Hextall zean Mongolia Expeditions Angella Nalwanga Dakalo lukhisani Double Radiator lindsay Theobold Kathy O’Grady tracy clark and Tale Of Journey. Sending you all a muddy welcome!

This week is National Allotments Week #NationalAllotmentsWeek24 Allotments are crucial green spaces that support wildlife, improve air quality, promote health & mitigate carbon emissions. Does your setting have a growing space? What are you harvesting? muddyfaces.co.uk/events/nationa…

The weekend of 24 & 25 August is International Bat Night. Do you have any bat-themed activities to share to inspire others? Tag us and we'll share. muddyfaces.co.uk/events/interna… For bat-related products, including puppets, field guides & trail discs, go to our shop & search BAT.

We're absolutely thrilled to announce that we're key sponsors of this year's Forest School Association National Conference, 27-29 September! We love supporting this wonderful, inspiring event - an essential for FS practitioners! More info: muddyfaces.co.uk/news/muddy-fac… Forest School Association

How have you been playing so far this #summer? If you need a bit of inspiration for the next couple of weeks, take a look inside our booklet for #parents! Download it 👇 outdoorplayandlearning.org.uk/parents/

When kids take minor risks (ride bikes fast, climb trees), hearts pound, sweat pours--and the body gets USED TO this fear response. So if kid feels same when, say, talking to waitress, they realize it's not a big deal. RISKY PLAY FIGHTS CHILDHOOD ANXIETY. letgrow.org/risky-play-anx…

Boost your children’s mental health with adventure. Get tips and ideas for family-friendly adventuring: bit.ly/3X5TcVd Informed by new research by AdventureMind, with advice from their founder Belinda Kirk and MHF CEO @MarkRowland77 #Adventure #AdventureMind

Discounted early bird booking for the Schools Outdoor Learning Conference on Wed 16th October closes on Saturday. Line up is looking fantastic with 14 different workshops. Full information will be released in the next few weeks! Organised in partnership with University of Cumbria

If you're off to the beach for the last of the summer holidays why not put your detective skills to the test and see how many of these you can find? And if you take any pictures of your finds we'd love to see them!

Feeling nervous about stepping into the outdoor classroom this year? 🌱 We asked educators across every age group to share their advice for teaching outdoors. Read the whole blog series, starting with some general tips for outdoor learning beginners 👇 ltl.org.uk/news/top-tips-…

Slugs and snails are part of the ecosystem too!

Thanks for the recent follows LEAF Kristy Smith Rebecca Thorley Danny Taber and OutsidePlayUBC. Sending you all a muddy welcome!

#MudSlide!!

This looks interesting.

Very exciting news! The Den Kit Company is now part of the Muddy Faces family. We're delighted to continue the work of a business with an ethos like ours - to inspire a love for the outdoors & it's benefits for children & families. More news & an official launch soon 🤓🤩🥳

Episode 3 out now!

Happy September!