Despite now being in the midst of the cold and wet English weather, we will still be encouraging the children to spend as much time as possible, learning out-doors as well as in, even in the bad weather! However appropriate warm and waterproof clothing is vital! Open space is needed to fulfil basic childhood needs; Jumping, running, climbing, swinging, racing, yelling, rolling, hiding, and making a big mess – is what childhood is all about! For a variety of obvious reasons ma