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Gretton Primary School

New creative space

Reception children's outdoor area has been redesigned into a an inspirational play and learning environment.

Reception children's outdoor area has been redesigned into a an inspirational play and learning environment.

The area has taken a few months to create with the help of parents and the community who have helped us by donating items and building pieces.

The space that has been totally transformed now comprises of a physical play area, maths area with lots of natural resources, a construction area, a making and creative area, a sand kitchen, water play area, a den area, a garden area including a mini beast hotel, a music area aand  calm cosy reading area.

Ms Alexander: ‘At Gretton Primary, we encourage children to play outdoors as we understand it has such a positive impact in boosting children's development. It offers children the opportunity to gain an experience that they won't necessarily get within the classroom environment and to take risks, seeking to find out more about what they don't already know.

‘Each of the areas that the children have access to in our outdoor area supports the development of healthy and active lifestyles by offering children opportunities for physical activity, freedom and movement, and promoting a sense of well-being.

‘It also gives children contact with the natural world and offers them experiences that are unique to outdoors. The children are able to apply their problem-solving skills and nurture their creativity, as well as being provided with rich opportunities in developing their imagination, inventiveness and resourcefulness. The children at Gretton primary absolutely love being outdoors and it has definitely contributed to their growing development.’

Thank you to parents, carers and the community who have helped us to create the new area.

To view more photos of the new creative space click here.

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