In the short term, the project will increase pupil engagement in reading and outdoor learning activities. Pupils will have access to new books, storytelling resources, and outdoor literacy experiences that encourage participation, creativity, and collaboration. 

 

The project is expected to involve approximately 320 pupils across Primary 1–Primary 7, with family engagement opportunities available to parents and carers through woodland reading sessions and home use of story sacks. 

 

Tangible outputs will include: 

 

Waterproof story sacks 

 

New nature-themed library resources 

 

Outdoor reading areas 

 

Interactive story trail materials 

 

QR code storytelling displays 

 

Pupil-created story maps and recordings 

 

Family reading events 

 

Medium-term outcomes are expected to include: 

 

Increased reading for pleasure 

 

Improved confidence in reading, writing, listening, and talking 

 

Improved learner wellbeing and engagement 

 

Increased family participation in literacy activities 

 

Greater pupil ownership of literacy experiences 

 

Improved collaboration and communication skills 

 

Enhanced digital literacy skills 

 

The project will also provide inclusive opportunities for pupils with additional support needs by offering multi-sensory, active, and creative literacy experiences in supportive outdoor environments. 

 

Pupils will develop transferable skills including creativity, teamwork, resilience, communication, and problem-solving. The project will also encourage environmental awareness and positive connections with outdoor spaces. 

 

By embedding literacy within outdoor learning contexts, the project aims to create positive associations with reading and support long-term literacy engagement. 

The project will support families outside of school to engage in reading and using our open green spaces whilst enjoying and learning to read. 

The £1000 will be used for part of this project to fund books and reading resources at £1000.