Schools’ Bill Amendment calls for review into benefits of nature-based learning in England
The Forest School Association (FSA) report that Baroness Kathy Willis has tabled an amendment to the Schools’ Bill which is calling for a review into bringing nature into schools and outdoor learning for developing skills as well as policy solutions to removing barriers to nature based learning.
Youthlink Scotland reiterates support for the Schools (Residential Outdoor Education) (Scotland) Bill
Read why Youthlink Scotland supports Stage 1 of the Schools (Residential Outdoor Education) (Scotland) Bill.
Restoring Scotland’s natural environment
Read this update (11 March 2025) shared by the National Biodiversity Network Trust about the Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill. This outlines the legislative proposals to help restore nature and protect biodiversity in Scotland which have been introduced to Parliament.
Schools (Residential Outdoor Education) (Scotland) Bill – Stage 1 report published
The report was published 04 February 2025. Read it here Schools (Residential Outdoor Education) (Scotland) Bill - Stage 1 Report
Residential Outdoor Education Bill Backed by Holyrood Committee
Youthlink Scotland share information on this Bill that would allow all pupils in state and grant-aided schools to have at least four nights and five days of residential outdoor education during their school career has been supported by a Holyrood committee.
Education, Children and Young People Committee
The Scottish Parliament shares the Education, Children and Young People committee meeting 13 November 2024 agenda. This includes evidence being taken on the Schools (Residential Outdoor Education) (Scotland) Bill.
Schools (Residential Outdoor Education) (Scotland) Bill
A Scottish Parliament Information Centre (SPICe) briefing has been published on the Schools (Residential Outdoor Education) (Scotland) Bill, which was introduced on 20 June 2024.
Residential Outdoor Education Bill
The John Muir Trust have shared how the Scottish Government Cross Party Group heard from Ardroy Outdoor Education Centre who shared good practice through their John Muir Award case study. See the Proposed Schools (Residential Outdoor Education) (Scotland) Bill here.
