It might be a little quieter in your setting this month, with children and staff away on summer breaks. Make the most of the extra space by thinking about how it could be rearranged or resourced to provide a fresh look. By Julie Mountain

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If your outdoor space is small or awkwardly shaped, now might be a good time to look at whether reorganising it, changing resources around or refocusing certain areas could release useful space or provide children with a new perspective on how the space can be used. Try a few experiments with the garden on days when it is less busy – involve children in the moving and transporting, as well as giving them a voice in the decision-making. Some questions to explore:

Why are resources stored where they are? Would they be used differently if they were located somewhere else?

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