A therapeutic garden is an outdoor garden space that has been specifically designed to meet the physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of the people using it. Spending time outside in a garden has been shown to positively affect a person's emotions and improve their sense of well-being. Access to garden space balances circadian rhythms, lowers blood pressure, reduces stress and increases absorption of Vitamin D. Being outdoors has been shown to be beneficial for our health and well-being. We are all connected to nature and it is important to maintain this connection for our health and well-being.  A fact that is widely acknowledged.

Outdoor Learning
We have, with the kind permission of Clare Country Park, developed an outdoor Learning space in a small copse of woods very close to our Clare site.  We offer pupils the opportunity to play and explore these woods in a very pupil-led way.  There are dens to build and rebuild, trees to climb and a campfire to cook on.  We also have space to play games and have access to an outdoor classroom.  We currently have 3 outdoor learning days per year that are accessed by the whole school.  These provide a wonderful opportunity to develop social skills as well as develop bush craft skills.  

If you have any questions about outdoor education, please contact Gina via email:  kirsty.hemsley@theyellowhouseschool.org.uk