What are equity maps for children and nature?
Equity mapping helps community teams identify areas with the greatest needs. For example, it can show where children have limited access to nature in their neighbourhoods or where improved access could have the most impact. Creating equity maps is an important step for Nature Everywhere Communities in the US. Find [...]
Education at a glance 2024: OECD Indicators
This Report, published 2024 by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), is available online The report presents a statistical analysis of the state of education in OECD countries, covering topics including attainment, enrolment, finance and the organisation of education systems. This edition focuses on equity in education. The [...]
How will the climate and nature crises impact young people?
Youthlink Scotland share NPC research news. This warns that young people living in low-income households are more likely to be impacted by climate change than their more affluent peers.
The impact of outdoor education on the lives of pupils with complex needs
This EIS Action Research Grant project explored the responses of pupils with special educational needs to the outdoor environment. A range of outdoor learning activities were provided for children and young people with complex needs. There was an immediate and noticeable increase in pupil enjoyment and positive behaviour. The discussion [...]
The value of parks and greenspace – but not everyone is equal
This article in The Conversation (13 May 2021) shines a light on equity issues Parks and green spaces helped us get through lockdown – but not everyone has equal access