Peer-reviewed research2017 Otago review (McNatty & Boyes)
Improving school attendance: can participation in outdoor learning influence attendance for young people with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties?
A one-year outdoor programme in an English special school improved attendance, though attendance is complex and gains may stay within the programme.
What's new
The paper presents findings from a one-year outdoor learning programme in an English special school. Attendance improvements can be achieved, but the factors affecting attendance are complex and improvements may be restricted to programmes that use an outdoor learning approach rather than across the whole school curriculum.
Why it matters in Aotearoa
Gives realistic expectations about outdoor learning and attendance.
How strong is the evidence
Peer-reviewed study; one-year programme in an English special school
What to read
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