S01:E17 Inclusion, Agency, and Knowing the Learner with Calum Wright

In this episode of The Outdoor Education Podcast, Rob sits down with Calum Wright, primary teacher, outdoor learning specialist, and founder of Fresh Air Teacher, for a thoughtful conversation about student agency, inclusion, and knowing learners well.At the heart of the episode is a key question, when does challenge help a student grow, and when does pushing beyond a comfort zone become unhelpful? Rob and Callum explore how good outdoor practice depends on relationships, trust, and careful observation rather than blanket assumptions.They discuss: why student agency matters in outdoor learning  how to better understand when a learner needs encouragement, adaptation, or space  the impact of outdoor learning for students with neurodiverse needs why inclusion is never automatic, but built through listening and knowing each child well A valuable episode for educators interested in learner-centred, inclusive outdoor practice.