LOST

14thSeptember 2023

Quick activities to get outdoor in autumn – from LOST’s September bulletin

14.09.23|Categories: Resources|Tags: , , , |

East Ayrshire’s LOST Team share short, curriculum linked activities for use in the playground.  The aim is to help you and your class get outdoors easily, perhaps to revisit learning or to refresh pupils after an extended period indoors. 20 minute activities - early level 20 minute activities - first [...]

22ndMarch 2023

Wild places help narrow East Ayrshire’s poverty-related attainment gap

22.03.23|Categories: Miscellaneous, Resources|Tags: , , |

This news article (2 March 2023) celebrates achievements from a six year John Muir Award partnership between East Ayrshire Council and John Muir Trust. Read about how a dedicated role focused on the John Muir Award as an intervention helped close the poverty-related attainment gap. The role formed part of [...]

11thJanuary 2023

Outdoor learning videos to re-invigorate you!

11.01.23|Categories: Resources|Tags: , , |

In their content packed January 2023 e-bulletin (issue 54), East Ayrshire’s LOST team remind us about these 2 great videos. Grab a cuppa and enjoy! For all ages and stages, Outdoor Learning in Scottish Education With case studies of particular interest to Secondary Schools, check out Outdoor Learning the extended [...]

6thApril 2022

Alternative ‘Residentials’

06.04.22|Categories: Resources|Tags: , , , |

East Ayrshire’s LOST Issue 46 (April, 2022) shares suggestions for outdoor experiences for those pupils unable to take part in residentials. For example, Loch Down Lodge provides suggestions for outdoor adventure activities that can be done in school grounds or further afield. This issue also shares useful resources from partner [...]