But pupils at one Fleetwood primary school are having great fun learning the true meaning of messy play indoors and out.
Photos by Daniel Martino
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School took advantage of lockdown to redesign the Early Years Foundation Stage department so that the outdoor area allows opportunities for big scale play with no restrictions.
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Gone are the old tunnels and climbing equipment and instead there is a mud kitchen, sand and gravel pits and a growing area as well as hard surface and grass where the children can build dens,run around and play to their hearts content. Photo: Dan Martino
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Headteacher David Fann said the main aim had been to enable the little ones to develop their imagination and other skills by getting outdoors after months being locked down. Photo: Daniel Martino
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It proved such a success the whole curriculum has now been adapted to encourage creative learning . Outdoor learning is also being developed across the school with one day a week being set aside for the rest of the year groups to experience the great outdoors. Photo: Daniel Martino