Reciprocal care for nature and wellbeing project
Increasing the use of the outdoors is one way the Scottish Government measures the prosperity and well-being of its citizens. Greenspace Scotland have shared this Scottish Government strategic research programme, which recognises the need to cultivate conditions for a reciprocal relationship between people and the environment. This includes how childhood [...]
Residential green space and bone mineral density in young children
Greenspace Scotland have signposted this study shared on the JAMA Network (4 January 2024). This emphasizes the importance of early-life exposure to green space on children’s bone health during crucial periods of growth and development.
‘It’s good for their self-esteem’: the substance beneath the label
In this article in the Journal of Adventure Education & Outdoor Learning, Mark Leather provides an informed and critical understanding of the concept of self-esteem. He explores this psychological construct in relation to its use in adventure education and outdoor learning. The paper argues that outdoor educators need to be [...]
Garden-based learning may promote positive emotions and cooperative behaviour
The Children and Nature Network share a 2021 study from Germany. In this study, students reported experiencing surprise and wonder 19% more frequently when engaging in biology lessons conducted in a garden compared to lessons conducted in the classroom. Check out the Children and Nature Network Stat Sheet to learn [...]
The Children’s People and Nature Survey for England: 2023 update
The ‘Children’s People and Nature Survey’ (C-PANS) provides information on how children and young people experience and think about the natural environment in England. It is run twice each year, once in term time and once in holiday time. Natural England some key findings collected in 2023. Countryside Jobs Service [...]
New guide to help education professionals use research wisely
The Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) have published "Using research evidence: a concise guide" to help staff make best use of the wide range of education research available to them.
