Excited pupils at one of Britain’s smallest and most picturesque schools are thriving back at school enjoying lots of outside learning.

The children and teachers at Pawlett Primary School Academy are creatively adapting their learning across the curriculum including maths and English to take place in their lovely grounds - whatever the weather.

The school has altered its learning to embrace the outdoors, spurred on by the new rules.

Headteacher Emma Barker said “It has been wonderful to see our pupils really thriving in all areas of their learning: reading, maths, phonics with all of the natural resources.

”For me, outside learning is not just about learning outside because of the Covid-19 situation - it is a core value of our school.

”So this is something we will definitely be continuing in the new academic year, whatever school looks like.

“The benefits to the children have been plain to see - the learning is sticking, the children are enthusiastic and engaged."

The school, which is a member of The Priory Learning Trust, opened a new Jill Dando News Centre in March.