- Leadership must ensure that pupils above compulsory school age experience a programme of activities which is appropriate to their needs. These activities should be well thought through, age-appropriate opportunities for all pupils to develop the daily living skills, independence, health and employment skills needed by them for their future lives, taking account of their age and needs.
- Recreation is one aspect of pupils' wellbeing. While there is no preferred method for providing recreational activities for pupils, the NMS for boarding schools (which must be met in boarding provision) provide helpful principles for the proprietor, leaders and managers of all schools.
- Leadership should ensure that pupils develop their emotional, intellectual, social, creative and physical skills through the accessible and stimulating environment created by the school.
- All pupils should access a good range and choice of activities outside teaching time, including sufficient and suitably timed free time each day. Suitable risk assessments must be in place.