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11/02/2022
£2m Schools Outdoor Learning Project Announced
Education Minister, Michelle McIlveen, has announced an investment of almost £2 million in a new Outdoor Learning Project for pre-schools, nursery and primary schools.
The project will provide additional funding to pre-schools, nursery schools and primary schools to purchase outdoor play equipment that will support the delivery of high quality outdoor play and learning experiences for their pupils.
Minister McIlveen said: "I am pleased to announce the launch of the Outdoor Learning Project today. This significant investment of almost £2 million will assist schools to enhance their outdoor learning spaces and provide good quality play equipment.
"The importance of outdoor play for children’s development cannot be underestimated. It supports children to be physically healthier and also has significant mental health and educational benefits. This project will enable schools to increase outdoor learning opportunities for children across Northern Ireland."
All pre-schools, nursery schools and primary schools in Northern Ireland will be provided with funding of between £1,000 and £2,500 dependent on their size.
The project will provide additional funding to pre-schools, nursery schools and primary schools to purchase outdoor play equipment that will support the delivery of high quality outdoor play and learning experiences for their pupils.
Minister McIlveen said: "I am pleased to announce the launch of the Outdoor Learning Project today. This significant investment of almost £2 million will assist schools to enhance their outdoor learning spaces and provide good quality play equipment.
"The importance of outdoor play for children’s development cannot be underestimated. It supports children to be physically healthier and also has significant mental health and educational benefits. This project will enable schools to increase outdoor learning opportunities for children across Northern Ireland."
All pre-schools, nursery schools and primary schools in Northern Ireland will be provided with funding of between £1,000 and £2,500 dependent on their size.
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