What is biophilic design? 3 ways ‘green’ buildings work better for neurodivergent people
This Child in the City article (15 April 2024) describes how incorporating natural elements into the built environment can benefit neurodiverse users.
Democracy Matters – Children’s Parliament Report now live
The Children’s Parliament have shared a report which links in with Learning for Sustainability. It is summarised here and also available to download. The report shares reflections of community. This includes how children appreciate being able to enjoy the outdoors, like rivers and beaches where they can swim, or green [...]
NOW is the time to create your Hoverfly Lagoons!
Here’s a great idea if you would like to explore water in your school grounds or local space and take part in Citizen Science and STEM learning. This year the Buzz Club wants to investigate the effect of ponds (and other water bodies) on hoverfly recruitment to Hoverfly Lagoons. For [...]
Time outdoors is good for kids, so why is it so hard to make outdoor learning happen?
The Children & Nature Network Finding Nature News have shared this We Are Teachers article's practical, real-life advice to help address common barriers to outdoor learning. Read more
Join in Award Scheme revamped!
Designed as an entry-level award for children and young people, the Join in Award Scheme is for anyone who might enjoy and benefit from using it. It’s a self-guided way to encourage and record a range of activity and celebrate personal achievement. JAS also works well with older pupils with [...]
Make climate change a compulsory subject, says panel
This TES article (11th April 2024) describes how the Scottish Parliament’s Climate Change People’s Panel is calling for every pupil to have ‘a basic understanding of climate change’.
