Outdoor Learning Skills — Progression Tracker (EYFS to Y6)
Year-by-year progression of outdoor learning skills — from EYFS gross motor through to Y6 fire safety and independent project work. For schools building a coherent outdoor curriculum.
Preview
Page count: 10. Print-ready PDF — letter / A4 friendly. Click image to see all pages.
Learning objective
Plan a coherent, progressive outdoor learning curriculum across all primary year groups.
About this resource
- Subject: Outdoor & Forest School
- Type: Checklist
- Grade levels: Pre-Kindergarten (ages 3-4, ≈ Nursery), Kindergarten (ages 4-6, ≈ Reception / Y1), Grade 1 (ages 6-7, ≈ Year 2), Grade 2 (ages 7-8, ≈ Year 3), Grade 3 (ages 8-9, ≈ Year 4), Grade 4 (ages 9-10, ≈ Year 5), Grade 5 (ages 10-11, ≈ Year 6), Grade 6 (ages 11-12, ≈ Year 7)
- Pages: 10
- Date added: 2026-09-20
- Credit: Qualified primary teacher
Books on building an outdoor curriculum
Pair this progression tracker with these for the rationale and depth behind each strand.
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Risk and Adventure in Early Years Outdoor Play — Sara Knight
On the role of risk in outdoor learning -
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The Forest School Handbook — Jenny Doyle
Practical guide -
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No Fear: Growing up in a Risk-Averse Society — Tim Gill
Wider thinking on childhood and risk -
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The Lost Words — Robert Macfarlane
Beautiful illustrated nature vocabulary book — for the reading corner -
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The Lost Spells — Robert Macfarlane
Sequel to The Lost Words
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