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22ndJanuary 2025

Scottish School Grounds Survey 2025 launched!

22.01.25|Categories: Events, Places|Tags: , , |

Professor John McKendrick is conducting the 2025 Scottish School Grounds Survey in partnership with Learning through Landscapes, Play Scotland and NatureScot. The survey is being distributed to all schools in Scotland in January, gathering data on the provision and use of school grounds. Schools who participate will be entered into [...]

5thNovember 2024

How green schoolyards create economic value

05.11.24|Categories: Research, Resources|Tags: , , , , |

The Children & Nature Network describe how nature-filled schoolyards – or green schoolyards – provide a wealth of well-documented benefits for children’s health, well-being and learning. A growing number of communities also recognize the role of green schoolyards in supporting climate resilience. A new report, “How Green Schoolyards Create Economic [...]

15thOctober 2024

Outdoor Essentials Grant

15.10.24|Categories: Funding|Tags: , , , |

School Outdoor Learning offer this  grant opportunity for secondary schools, which aims to boost outdoor learning provisions for older pupils across the UK. It's worth up to £1000 towards school grounds improvements, transport to outdoor learning spots or wellies and waterproofs. Apply here (However, note that schools within hub areas [...]