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Parent Perspectives on Risky Outdoor Play

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Penny Seward


Risky Outdoor Play

Risky outdoor play can be described as play that provides opportunities for challenge, problem-solving, testing limits, exploring, pushing boundaries and developing critical thinking. This might include climbing, jumping, rough and tumble play, balancing, and negotiating hazards (Sandseter, Kleppe and Sando, 2020; Sandseter 2007; Little & Wyver, 2008).

In 2017 Amanda Spielman, Ofsted’s Chief Inspector intimated that early year’s settings should not shy away from risk but should create opportunities for challenge and be “bolder” in incorporating risk into activities (Ofsted, 2017).


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How old is your child?

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Would you expect your child’s early years setting to offer Risky Outdoor Play?

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What kind of risks would you consider appropriate for your child to take part in? Ages 2-4.

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What benefits do you feel your child would gain from this type of play?

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What are the parental challenges of allowing your child to take part in such play?

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How often do you think children should participate in risky outdoor play?

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