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 [...]
Why we may be getting outdoor education (very) wrong
This article (20th July 2022) in the Times Educational Supplement (TES) explores how Forest School has become conflated with outdoor practice in schools, and how it is really just one approach to outdoor learning.
Local Approaches to Recovery: a thematic review
Scotland's HM Inspectors of Education have published a new report examining a range of approaches taken to support improvement and recovery in establishments nominated by local authorities across Scotland. The report identifies common priorities reflected in improvement or recovery plans that aim to address some of the challenges for the [...]
Successful Approaches to Learning Outdoors – now available in Gaelic
This new report published by Scotland's HM Inspectors of Education, highlights features of effective practice in outdoor learning, and is now available in Gaelic. Find out more.
How a class teacher kick-started new outdoor learning programmes at their school
School Outdoor Learning share the outdoor learning story of a classroom teacher and deputy head.
Education offering more Outdoor Learning following pandemic
Education Scotland news (22 February 2022) describes how schools and education settings across Scotland are increasingly using outdoor learning in their lessons. Take a look at this new report published by Education Scotland. The findings are part of a new national thematic inspection report published by Scotland’s HM Inspectors of [...]
Outdoor learning post-covid
This blog post from School Outdoor Learning makes a plea to teachers to avoid falling back into pre-covid teaching habits, and reinforces the benefits of outdoor learning.
5 low-cost ways to create outdoor lessons pupils love
The TES (4 June 2021) share a primary school teacher’s tips. She asked her primary pupils for their ideas about making outdoor learning memorable - here are their replies.