Out to Play – caring for our outdoor spaces
It’s an exciting time for ELC and outdoor learning in Scotland! Good news - the Early Learning and Childcare Directorate have published Out to Play - caring for our outdoor spaces (3 October 2023). This is part of the Out to Play guidance series, that aims to support Early Learning [...]
Make space for girls: the research background 2023
The Knowledge Exchange has shared the Make Space for Girls report. This provides an overview of existing evidence on teenage girls' access to and use of parks. The report highlights the work of the Make Space for Girls project which campaigns to ensure that parks and open spaces are designed [...]
Outdoor play funding awarded
Greenspace Scotland share news that the Scottish Government has announced funding for more than 30 charities providing local outdoor play initiatives for children. The charities will receive a share of £550,000 to expand their projects in 2023. Around 14,000 children living in deprived areas will have access to more outdoor [...]
Designing and Developing Outdoor Spaces for Women and Girls – webinar 6th September
Booking is now open for the next Outdoor Recreation Network (ORN) webinar here. This online event will explore how we can make the outdoors and the associated sectors more inclusive for girls and women. This event will include three presentations from leading researchers, thinkers, and activists – as well as [...]
Six simple, free ways to take part in Outdoor Classroom Day
Outdoor Classroom Day is coming up on May 18 so mark your calendars! School Outdoor Learning provide a list of easy and free ideas to help your school take part.
Accessing Scotland’s Rich Outdoors – online workshop 17 May 2023 4-5pm
Do you take learners or groups outside? Ever thought about our access rights? Come and learn about the recently launched outdoor access code online resource. This event is aimed at CLD practitioners, primary, secondary and early learning childcare practitioners and ASN Find out more and reserve a place here.
Changes to Scottish planning system aimed at providing more outdoor play for children
AberdeenLive news (26 March 2023) reports that under the new fourth National Planning Framework, local authorities will be encouraged to support applications for the development of play spaces, parks and sports facilities. New planning reforms will allow children and young people more opportunities to play outside, the Scottish Government has [...]
Leading Edge – Scottish Outdoor Access Code activity workshop 28 April 2923
Run in partnership with the Scottish Countryside Rangers Association this in-person sharing event is aimed at those working with the public outdoors. The event takes place Friday 28 April 2023 10:00 - 16:00, at NatureScot, Battleby near Perth. Find out more and reserve a place here.
