Green space could be even better for young brains than we realised

Exposure to green spaces has been linked to better behaviour, thinking and even academic achievement. Composite: Guardian Design/Getty Images/British Library/AP

The public schools are on to something when they usher their students out of the classroom and into fresh air.

Exposure to green space reduces behavioural problems, gives children a cognitive boost and may even lead to improved academic achievement, according to recent studies.