Well-meaning policies, particularly related to health and safety, can limit the opportunities for time outside. Example policies include temperature or weather limits for outdoor activities, how close to the end of the day students may be outdoors (often related to the observation protocol for head injuries), which activities or locations need parent/guardian permission, how frequently or specifically parent/guardian permission is needed, and internal permissions or notifications for teachers to take classes outside.
If you experience this barrier, try these strategies: Build Support; Ease of Access; Flexibility in Scheduling; Schedule It In