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Outdoor Education Bill

Private Members' Bill (under the Ten Minute Rule)

Originated in the House of Commons, Session 2026-27

Last updated: 9 July 2026 at 12:28

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Long title

A Bill to require that all children in primary and secondary education spend a minimum of thirty minutes a day outdoors during school hours; to require primary and secondary schools to provide a minimum of one lesson of teaching each week outdoors; to require that every child be offered at least one outdoor education experience during primary school years and at least one such experience during secondary school years; and for connected purposes.

Sponsor

Caroline Voaden
Liberal Democrat
South Devon

Bill passage

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