Resources

Gardening with Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs

Growing schools is pleased to have supported the production by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) of a new report and teaching resources for gardening with Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs.

Download the main report to read about the many benefits that gardening brings to Children and Young People with SEN.  The report contains useful case studies of six schools that have used gardening to improve outcomes for pupils, including learning outcomes, personal, social and emotional development, work and life skills.  To access the new RHS teaching resources, click here to be transferred to the RHS Campaign for School Gardening website.

The RHS Special Educational Needs Project is part of the RHS Campaign for School Gardening, which is helping to inspire and support schools across the UK to develop their gardens as a rich resource for teaching and learning.  Register your school now to receive a starter pack and have access to a wide range of teaching resources, CPD workshops and case studies.