AQA - EXPLORING SUMMER

AQA Exploring Summer Unit – Discovering Nature in the Warmest Season (Entry Level)

A gentle, sensory‑rich AQA‑accredited unit helping children explore the signs, changes and beauty of summer.

Our Exploring Summer AQA Unit is designed for SEND learners, home‑educated children and families who enjoy calm, nature‑based, low‑pressure learning.

This Entry Level unit invites children to notice the world in full bloom, from bright flowers and buzzing insects to warm weather, long days and active wildlife.

Learners will:

• identify the key signs of summer in their local environment

• spot at least one thing seen in nature during summer, such as butterflies, flowers, birds or leaves

• describe a feature of a summer plant, animal or natural object

• take part in a summer‑themed nature activity such as a walk, craft, scavenger hunt or sensory task

• understand that summer is one of the four seasons

• learn that nature changes during summer

• explore nature outdoors during the summer season

• recognise the key changes that happen in summer, such as warmer weather, longer days and increased plant and animal activity

• understand that different seasons bring different changes

  
  

This unit is perfect for:

• home education

• SEND and neurodivergent learners

• early years and primary nature study

• forest school and outdoor learning

• gentle, interest‑led science learning

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Children learn through noticing, observing, exploring and hands‑on experiences, with no pressure, no tests, and no worksheets required.

On completion, learners receive an official AQA Unit Award Scheme certificate celebrating their achievements.

Important: Enrol Your Child as an AQA UAS Student First

To complete this unit and receive certification, your child must be registered as an AQA Unit Award Scheme student with Where The Wild Ones Learn before beginning the activities.

This ensures all evidence can be logged correctly and the certificate can be issued.