Green Earth Schools
The Earthwatch Green Earth Schools programme aims to collaborate with UK schools to create the optimal nature features for their grounds to support outdoor learning. "We now have a really healthy school, and we learned so much about nature that we didn’t know!" Pupil at Adamsdown School, Cardiff
Learning Through Landscapes news
Discover interesting blogs in Learning through Landscapes news including a recent reflection on the findings of their collaborative School Grounds Survey with NatureScot and Play Scotland.
New National Report Reveals ISSUES in the Quality of Scottish School Grounds
A major new report has revealed concerns about the state of Scotland’s school grounds, highlighting significant challenges that could impact children’s learning, play, and wellbeing. Find information, the survey summary report and key findings here. Over 1,000 schools across all 32 local authority areas in Scotland voluntarily participated in the [...]
Play Wales: Opening school grounds for play – a new toolkit
Read this Child in the City article (4 March 2025). This describes a tool designed to help head teachers, governors and local organisations to work together to consider making school grounds available to local children for playing out of school hours.
Creating new green schools
Earthwatch Europe report on their Green Earth Schools programme. "Earlier this month, our team had a very successful 'Creativity Day' with Holy Cross Catholic School in Leicester as a first step on their Green Earth Schools journey. Using LEGO®, the pupils came up with lots of great ideas how to [...]
Restoring Childhood Conference 21 March 2025
The way children grow, learn, and play is changing—and so are the challenges they face. The Restoring Childhood Conference, taking place on 21st March 2025 in Edinburgh, will bring together experts, educators, and policymakers to explore how the design and use of school grounds can help address these challenges and [...]
Local School Nature Grants are back for 2025 — with a difference!
Learning Through Landscapes LTL announce that applications are only open for one round until 4 April! Don't miss out on your chance to get quality staff training and outdoor equipment! Find out more and apply here.
Scottish School Grounds Survey 2025 launched!
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 [...]
