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.
Scottish Outdoor Access Code: FREE Teachers Activity Workshop @ Banchory Academy – 22nd February 16:30 – 18:00
This free in-person workshop delivered by Cairngorms Ranger Service and NatureScot is for teachers of pupils of all ages. This takes place Wednesday 22nd February 16:30 – 18:00 (refreshments from 16:00). Exploring the newly designed Scottish Outdoor Access Code (SOAC) on line education pack, participants will learn about SOAC, links [...]
What does great outdoor learning look like?
The John Muir Trust have shared this Lake District National Park blog (October 2022) about good practice in two Cumbrian schools.
Sign up to Outdoor Classroom day!
Learning Through Landscapes has reminded us about Outdoor Classroom Day on 3rd November. Need some ideas on how to celebrate? Browse LTL’s free outdoor lesson ideas for a range of curriculum led outdoor activities! Alternatively, why not combine Outdoor Classroom Day with the Global Schools Action Day for COP27?
Supporting outdoor learning at school – 6 things you can do
This article in the Conversation (12 October 2022) outlines 6 actions school systems can take to support children’s outdoor learning.
Why we might be getting outdoor education (very) wrong
School Outdoor Learning have shared this TES article about outdoor education. In particular, this quote stood out, "No research proves that forest school is any more beneficial than any other type of outdoor learning." The point being that all time spent learning outdoors is good for children and teachers. Forest [...]
Outdoor Learning ethos won over Ofsted
School Outdoor Learning have shared this article on how Outdoor Learning Ethos Won Over Ofsted. They describe how a former head credits outdoor learning with turning his struggling school around. They saw improved academic attainment, pupils enjoying their learning and happier staff when they adopted an outdoor learning ethos. For [...]
Scottish Parents’ Survey 2021: children and young people’s play – results
This Scottish Government report (29 March 2022) presents the findings on children’s play from the Scottish Parents’ omnibus survey of 1,004 parents of children and young people aged 0-18 across Scotland. This was conducted by Ipsos MORI Scotland between 1 November and 2December 2021. The survey explored children’s experiences of [...]
