Learning Places Scotland 2024 in conversation with….
This brand-new “In Conversation With” Series aims to give you an insight into what Learning Places Scotland is all about, the people involved and their insights into the sector. Hosted by James Lee CEO & Co-Founder of STEP CONNECT2, listen to a whole host of education influencers, with new episodes [...]
Do Scottish schools align with the Green schools quality standard?
The publication of the Green school quality standard by UNESCO is an important first step towards the goal of greening 50% of schools in all countries by 2030. How can existing accreditation organisations join the movement to align to the standard?
Getting it right for every child
The Scottish Futures Trust (SFT) has shared this video. Beatlie Campus in Livingston is an award-winning school for pupils with additional support needs living in the West Lothian Council area. The Campus was delivered through the Leaning Estate Investment Programme (LEIP) which the SFT manage on behalf of Scottish Government [...]
Learning Places Scotland conference 19 – 20 November 2024
Checkout this year’s conference programme, which is now live. This year's Conference Programme on the theme: Maximising Opportunities across the Learning Estate. It includes sessions on green spaces in cities and school grounds and sustainable learning environments.
A study on children’s multi-sensorial experiences of nature
D Grierson and P To - International Journal of Architectural Research (in press) provide A study on children's multi-sensorial experiences of nature: design approaches and preferences for primary school architecture, case studies in Glasgow, Scotland, UK Providing improved access to nature within educational settings can promote stronger child-nature connections [...]
What is biophilic design? 3 ways ‘green’ buildings work better for neurodivergent people
This Child in the City article (15 April 2024) describes how incorporating natural elements into the built environment can benefit neurodiverse users.
Biodiversity and Glasgow University
Read about how the University of Glasgow manages its greenspace. This blog post on Scottish Pollinators (11 April 2024) shares many of the actions taking place across the University estate to help nature.
Finding Nature News: Nature play for gender equity
Check out this lead story in the Children and Nature Network March bulletin. Director of Green Schoolyards and Communities Priya Cook takes a close look at how incorporating natural elements into schoolyard design can help encourage girls to get active, and the accompanying Stat Sheet.
