Education, Children and Young People Committee
The Scottish Parliament shares the Education, Children and Young People committee meeting 13 November 2024 agenda. This includes evidence being taken on the Schools (Residential Outdoor Education) (Scotland) Bill.
Schools (Residential Outdoor Education) (Scotland) Bill
A Scottish Parliament Information Centre (SPICe) briefing has been published on the Schools (Residential Outdoor Education) (Scotland) Bill, which was introduced on 20 June 2024.
Independent Review of Qualifications and Assessment – Scottish Government response
The Scottish Government response to the Independent Review of Qualifications and Assessment (led by Professor Louise Hayward) has now been published (19 September 2024). This includes a focus on Inter-disciplinary Learning and personal pathways. The Scottish Government will set out a longer-term improvement plan for Scottish Education which will be published [...]
LfSS policy and research update – September bulletin out now
Read Learning for Sustainability Scotland’s quarterly policy and research update in the September 2024 bulletin. Read previous policy updates and find out more here.
Call for a statutory right for access to and connection with nature in education
In England, Wildlife and Countryside Link are putting forward a policy call for a statutory right for access to and connection with nature in education Read the policy paper here
Views on outdoor play
School Outdoor Learning share this Guardian opinion piece (15 July 2024). This suggests that play needs more attention in schools and education settings. The article describes how “experts including Prof Helen Dodd believe the lack of opportunities for free and adventurous play is one factor contributing to rising levels of [...]
Teachers’ views sought on new education bill
Children in Scotland have shared this TES article (28 June 2024). Teachers, pupils and parents are among those being asked to give their views on the potential impact of the new Education (Scotland) Bill. This consultation will be open until Friday 30 August 2024.
LfSS Policy and research – June 2024 update
Check out the latest June 2024 policy and research bulletin shared by Learning for Sustainability Scotland, and find previous updates here.
