{"id":993,"date":"2025-07-29T13:50:49","date_gmt":"2025-07-29T12:50:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.open.ac.uk\/blogs\/rumpus\/?p=993"},"modified":"2025-07-29T13:50:49","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T12:50:49","slug":"an-orchestra-of-flowers-exploring-how-young-people-with-send-experience-school-led-learning-outdoors-in-nature","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.open.ac.uk\/blogs\/rumpus\/index.php\/2025\/07\/29\/an-orchestra-of-flowers-exploring-how-young-people-with-send-experience-school-led-learning-outdoors-in-nature\/","title":{"rendered":"An orchestra of flowers: Exploring how young people with SEND experience school-led learning outdoors in nature"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Kieron Sheehy<\/em><\/p>\n

Abi Mclanahan, a Rumpus researcher, gave a very well received keynote presentation at the Open University PGR conference.
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There\u2019s growing recognition of the benefits of learning in natural environments. From improved wellbeing to enhanced engagement, nature-based learning has been shown to support a wide range of educational outcomes. But one group is typically left out of research in this area: young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
\nA substantial body of research into outdoor and nature-based learning exists, yet very little concerns the opinions of young people with SEND. Their perspectives, insights, and lived experiences often go unheard.<\/p>\n

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\nAbi\u2019s recent research seeks to change that. Her work explores how young people with SEND perceive school-led nature-based learning and whether they feel these experiences are meaningful or beneficial. Central to her approach is the development of inclusive communication methods\u2014tools and techniques designed to support students who may find it difficult to express themselves through traditional means.
\nAbi\u2019s research highlights the value, and fun, of outdoor learning and how we can design inclusive research approaches.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

By Kieron Sheehy Abi Mclanahan, a Rumpus researcher, gave a very well received keynote presentation at the Open University PGR conference. There\u2019s growing recognition of the benefits of learning in natural environments. From improved wellbeing to enhanced engagement, nature-based learning has been shown to support a wide range of educational outcomes. But one group is … <\/p>\n

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