The Covid-19 pandemic has compounded many of the disadvantages that poorer groups of children and young people experience. This is true of their access to nature and outdoor space, where restrictions imposed during the lockdown meant many disadvantaged children living in flats were unable to go to a local park, playground or beauty spot.
Research shows that disadvantaged groups, particularly families living in inner cities, are less likely to visit green spaces than better off peers, yet evidence shows visiting a park or forest has benefits for children’s physical and mental wellbeing. In addition to being healthy and fun, outdoor experiences such as a walk in a forest or building a camp in an adventure playground, provide a valuable learning opportunity that helps to develop character and resilience.
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