Funding for school projects – including growing and outdoor play
Greenspace Scotland have shared information on the Tesco Stronger Starts grants programme. This now focuses on supporting schools and organisations that work with schools and young people to apply for funds to provide healthy food and activities that boost young people’s mental and physical wellbeing. Find more information via the [...]
Meadow in a box
This Scottish Pollinators post (28 September 2023) shares a guest blog by Simon Whitworth, currently working as a Countryside Officer at Aberdeen City Council. Find out about his work to help pollinators, and his ‘Meadow in a box’ scheme for schools. A great idea easily replicated in your area!
Edinburgh’s ‘Growing Together’ project beds in
Greenspace Scotland has shared The Edinburgh Growing Together project in their latest e-bulletin. Much of this Edible Estates work has been conducted by Growing Youth, a social enterprise supported by the council's Additional Support for Learning Service (ASLS) that educates young people in horticulture and construction. Project work also includes [...]
Tesco funds for food and healthy activities in schools – applications needed
Greenspace Scotland have shared information on Tesco Community Grants. Greenspace Scotland’s team of friendly Community Enablers can support you to apply or answer any questions. The priority for grants is now on supporting schools and organisations to deliver projects that provide healthy food and activities that boost young people’s mental [...]
Food for Thought Education Fund – deadline for applications
Apply now to the Food for Thought education fund and you could receive up to £3000 for your education establishment. The fund is open to Early Learning and Childcare Centres, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and ASN schools, including ASN schools in the independent sector, to develop Food and Health education. [...]
Food For Thought Fund – 2022-23 – Applications Close 22nd June!
The Food for Thought Education Fund gives financial support to develop Food and Health as a context for learning. The fund aims to improve practitioner confidence in providing progressive, high quality, skills based learning experiences which help to embed food education into the ethos of the establishment. It also provides [...]
How to grow wildflowers
Great advice on growing wildflowers from the Grow Wild crew at Kew Botanic Gardens, whatever the size of space you have. Here’s a video shared by a Grow Wild UK youth group.
Gardening with and for children
The Children & Nature Network share their latest Research Digest on this topic. This provides summaries of current studies focusing on the benefits of garden-related activities for children.
