Events

Find updates on play, learning, and the environment, from across the wider network in Scotland – and beyond.

23rdJanuary 2025

Curriculum Improvement Cycle January 2025 news bulletin

Read the latest bulletin (2) on the Curriculum Improvement Cycle here. Discover how participants across a range of sectors can express early expressions of interest to join collaboration groups for Expressive Arts, Modern Languages, Religious and Moral Education, Social Studies and Technologies. Practitioners are also invited to fulfil the role [...]

22ndJanuary 2025

Scottish School Grounds Survey 2025 launched!

Professor John McKendrick is conducting the 2025 Scottish School Grounds Survey in partnership with Learning through Landscapes, Play Scotland and NatureScot. The survey is being distributed to all schools in Scotland in January, gathering data on the provision and use of school grounds. Schools who participate will be entered into [...]

21stJanuary 2025

Learning for Sustainability (LfS) 4C’s Events

In-person workshops and online sessions to develop guidance and indicators for Target 2030 – Sustainable Learning Settings are being held during February and March. Find out more and book your place. 

21stJanuary 2025

The next Great UK WaterBlitz is announced!

Take action for your local river, lake, stream or pond and help Earthwatch build a picture of freshwater health in the UK. Join the Great UK WaterBlitz over the weekend of 25-28 April 2025.

21stJanuary 2025

IOL events in 2025 – bushcraft and conference

IOL Bushcraft Conference: 28 February - 2 March 2025 at Broxbourne, Hertfordshire Link to information on the Bushcraft Conference and bookings (Early Bird discounts for FSA Members) IOL – Northwest Conference Delivering High Quality Outdoor Learning: Thursday 30th January 2025 at FSC Castle Head Download the workshop programme 

14thJanuary 2025

OWL Scotland January 2025 Bulletin out now!

This edition includes information on courses in early 2025, updates from local OWL groups, OWL Scotland, and a focus on the Scottish Junior Forester Award and information on finding out about careers paths into forestry. Download the full bulletin from the OWL Scotland Website.