Children: Outdoor Recreation
Commons · Question 18878 · Tabled 14 Jul 2026 · Department for Education · Official record
Answered 22 Jul 2026
Question
Asked by Maya Ellis
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her Department has considered introducing an entitlement to an outdoor residential experience for every child during their time at school.
Answer
Answered by Georgia Gould, 22 Jul 2026
The government recognises outdoor opportunities as a valuable part of the childhood experiences we want all children and young people to have.Participation in enrichment activities can be associated with a range of positive outcomes, including wellbeing, ...