Outdoor Education Bill

Key Points

• Requires every child to be offered at least one outdoor education experience in primary years and at least one in secondary years.
• The offer applies across primary and secondary education to broaden practical learning and time spent outdoors.
• Currently at the second reading stage in the House of Commons, introduced by Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat).
• Part of the Government’s or party’s Education policy to expand outdoor learning (as stated in the bill description).

Progress

The bill is at the 2nd reading in the Commons. If it progresses, it would move to committee stage, then report stage and third reading, before potential passage to the Lords.