Today (21 May 2020) the Care Inspectorate have shared a letter from the Scottish Government Early Learning and Childcare Directorate to all childcare providers outlining what the First Minister’s statement to the Scottish Parliament today will mean for them.  The Routemap includes reference to the re-opening of childminding…

Education Scotland have shared information on this new online resource on the STEM Wakelet, to support planning for meaningful and engaging primary science experiences. Individual planners for each experience and outcome have been produced and include a list of suggested activities and links, as well as further lesson…

Play Scotland have launched the home play pack which is free to organisations in Scotland working with children and families in these challenging times. The downloadable booklet includes lots of ideas including ‘Getting out in local spaces’ (p10). 

This pack full of games and activities to explore gardening for biodiversity is now available on the OWL Scotland website (as a zipped file), also listed under Early Years resources.

Why don’t you join in, and have the opportunity to put your school or household on the map to show that you’re part of the global Outdoor Classroom Day movement! In these challenging times, we can all help to promote the joys of learning outdoors and Learning…