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Outdoor clothing

Appropriate, effective outdoor clothing is crucial to support rich & satisfying outdoor play and learning in Early Years, Primary & Secondary schools. The only thing as important is the attitudes of the adult supervisors and the setting.

In this section you'll find waterproof ratings explained; guides to buying, clothing care & layering; and how to get your group ready for warm, dry times outdoors.

Layers explained

It's not always obvious what the best outdoor clothing is to support effective outdoor play and learning. In this guide we look at the various elements of clothing required, with a focus on layering.

How to get ready

For many group leaders, putting outdoor clothing on, particularly with young groups, can be quite an arduous task. This section offers some suggestions on how to get your group organised and outside more easily and speedily.

Outdoor clothing buying guide

Muddy Faces developed this guide to give practitioners honest practical information to help make sure their budgets for outdoor clothing are spent in the most effective way.

Layering video

Layering is crucial when dressing for the outdoors - this video shows you how.

Information for parents

For an outdoor project to work effectively and the children to gain as much benefit from it as possible, it is essential that the right clothing and protection from the elements is worn. Discuss your project and the clothing needed with parents/carers.

Here is some information you can send in a letter home - or just give parents/carers a link to this page.

Outdoor clothing articles

Guidance, reports, articles, blogs & news on outdoor clothing.

Arranged in chronological order, most recent at the top