Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs): Impact on brain, body and behaviour
Following their Wednesday Webinar - Recognising & Understanding Trauma & Trauma Behaviour by Dr Sharon Twigg - the Forest School Association have shared this video on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). This can help outdoor practitioners understand and support children and young people in appropriate ways.
The Importance of Playful Experiences in the Early Years
In this Leadership for Inclusion in the Early Years (LINC) blog, Fiona Kirkland, Play Pedagogy Officer at Play Scotland, emphasises the transformative impact of play on early childhood development. Discover how play fosters creativity, resilience, and social skills. Read about practical strategies for promoting play in various settings and underscores the [...]
By age two, girls are already playing outside less than boys
In the U.K.’s first national survey of play in preschool-aged children, researchers found that girls play outside less than boys, starting at age two. “It’s concerning that at age two, we’re already seeing these differences in the time that boys and girls play outdoors in nature,” explains study co-lead Dr. [...]
Two great opportunities for education professionals! Sign up for corporate volunteering days in a special place for nature outdoors
Check out these great opportunities to volunteer to help nature, engage in positive networking outdoors and have fun! Scottish Government agency staff (other educators by arrangement) are welcome to sign up. Thursday 26th September: Volunteering at Clyde Valley Woodlands National Nature Reserve for Education colleagues Tuesday 5th November: Volunteering at [...]
Apply to the Climate Action Leadership Programme – deadline is 31 July!
The Climate Action Leadership Programme equips young people with the leadership skills and climate change knowledge needed to take effective action. Are you aged 18-35 based in Scotland interested in gaining Climate Action & Leadership skills? Applications are open until 31st July. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND THE APPLICATION CLICK HERE
Join Youthlink Scotland’s co-design group for evidencing the impact of youth work
Youthlink Scotland have received major funding award to champion youthwork in education, to co-design some simple online tools for impact measurement, built around the National Youth Work Outcomes and Skills Framework. At this stage, Youthlink Scotland are looking to identify 6 youth work teams in different parts of Scotland to be [...]
Youth Awards and Personal Achievement event 11 Sept 2024
This Youth Work and Schools Collaborative event will explore how youth work, youth awards and schools can collaborate in the design and delivery of a curriculum that offers young people opportunities for personal learning and skills development. The session will be jointly facilitated by YouthLink Scotland, Education Scotland and the [...]
How amazing playtimes develop language in primary school children
The benefits of the Outdoor Play and Learning (OPAL) programme have been highlighted by OPAL mentor, Simon, in his Play Scotland latest blog post.
