Soft spaces out, stick-fighting in
School Outdoor Learning say that ‘kids want spaces that give them opportunities for open-ended, creative play. So often, nature provides and there are times when we can give a helping hand, either way we need to let kids play and take healthy risks.’ They share this Observer article ( 2 [...]
Are our school playgrounds being wrapped in cotton wool?
School Outdoor Learning share the issues around risk-averse school grounds by signposting this earlier article posted in The Conversation (25 June 2015). It celebrates the opportunities provided by loose-parts play.
Game-changing new international benchmark gives a green light to more adventurous play
Play Scotland (10 July 2023) share the good news about this new benchmark that takes a ‘benefit-risk’ approach to safety. This promotes a balanced approach to safety in playgrounds and other leisure facilities, and the benefits of allowing a degree of risk and challenge. Read more here.
Woodland Trust Youth Conservation Challenge – apply now!
Are you passionate about the planet and conservation? Do you have any bright ideas on how to solve some of the environmental issues affecting us all right now? If you're aged 16-25 and have an idea that could bring positive change to woods, wildlife or the climate, Woodland Trust want [...]
Feeling creative? Check out Daydream Believers and COP26
Youthlink Scotland have shared an invitation to young people from Daydream Believers to help shape the future of how we live on our planet by undertaking these two challenges: #GetOnWithIt and Human Habitat Challenge . The projects will be shared at the Learn and Grow zone of the After the [...]
