A report from the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) reveals that only a quarter of UK schools give pupils a daily chance to experience nature.

It says that children are missing out on the benefits that come from connecting with nature – including better mental health, less stress and better behaviour.

The Schools for Nature report finds that children in poorer parts of the UK are given less access to nature than those in richer areas.

The likelihood of experiencing it also drops when you move from primary school to secondary school. In fact, 56% of secondary schools said they don’t offer any outdoor learning to any pupils.

The WWF says ‘experiencing nature’ may be:

• Planned outdoor lessons
• Having access to nature on school grounds
• School trips, clubs or activities in natural settings