The Growing Schools project (growing.schools@dfes.gsi.gov.uk) is a major initiative which aims to 'harness the full potential of the outdoor classroom as a teaching and learning resource. As part of the initiative, Learning through Landscapes (www.ltl. org.uk) has developed an early years project, Growing Upwards, with four principal aims:
* To help young children understand where food comes from, and how we rely on plants for food
* To give children first-hand experience of growing and harvesting food
* To reinforce the health and community benefits of growing and harvesting food in early years settings
* To encourage the participation and support of parents and the wider community.
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