Oral Question·Department for Education
“What recent assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of outdoor education provision in the national curriculum.”
Tabled: 10 June 2025Answered: 16 June 2025
Asked by
Phil Brickell
Labour — Bolton West
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Education
Answer from Hansard
The Minister for School Standards (Catherine McKinnell)
It is important for young people to enjoy the benefits of spending time in nature, as part of a balanced curriculum. Beyond the curriculum, the Department is also working on an enrichment framework to support schools in developing their offer, which includes a variety of outdoor education opportunities. Our National Education Nature Park initiative also aims to support young people’s wellbeing and develop skills for the future.