Inclusive Outdoor Play: A practical guide to meeting additional needs

Outdoor play spaces are an important part of the environment for all young children. Specific benefits of outdoor play for children with additional needs include motor skills development, physical fitness and aerobic exercise, and social and emotional development.

There are loads of opportunities to play and discover outdoors, and very few reasons to ever exclude a child with an additional need. This warm and engaging book shows how - with just a little creativity and some lateral thinking - outdoor play spaces can meet the needs of many young children.

Anne Vize specialises in writing for children and young people who learn in different and unique ways. She is a special educator and writer from Melbourne and works to develop print and digital resources for children, their teachers and supporters. She works in the vocational sector developing learning resources for training providers and creates freelance content to support the new vocational major curriculum in Victoria. Anne is fortunate to be able to divide her time between writing and exploring the wonders of sailing and windsurfing on the stunning Port Phillip Bay.

Anne brings a deep understanding of how to create meaningful, inclusive learning resources that respect and engage diverse learners. Her work is grounded in classroom experience and a belief that every student deserves content that reflects their world, without distractions or clutter.

From literacy and life skills to employability and vocational learning, Anne's resources support students who learn differently - offering clear, age-appropriate materials with real-life relevance.

Widely published across Australia, New Zealand and the UK, her work is trusted by teachers seeking practical, accessible tools that help all learners thrive, grow and see themselves in their learning.