Playing and exploring outdoors brings risk – and that’s good for children
This article in The Conversation (14 April 2025) shares research around the benefits of risky play outdoors. The authors note that ‘risky outdoor play needs to be frequent, progressive and to take place throughout a child’s education’ – not one-off outdoor experiences. It also refers to Forest School and residential experiences [...]
High-quality outdoor learning and fieldwork for all
There’s no substitute for hands-on learning! This Field Studies Council article (24 March 2025) explores how government should look at the benefits of outdoor learning and that every child should experience it along with a fieldwork residential as part of their education.
Residential experiences for young people
Field Studies Council offer residential experiences for young people. They welcome budding conservationists, marine biologists and geologists on this year's scheduled residentials which also count towards the gold Duke of Edinburgh Award.
Schools (Residential Outdoor Education) (Scotland) Bill – Stage 1 report published
The report was published 04 February 2025. Read it here Schools (Residential Outdoor Education) (Scotland) Bill - Stage 1 Report
Residential Outdoor Education Bill Backed by Holyrood Committee
Youthlink Scotland share information on this Bill that would allow all pupils in state and grant-aided schools to have at least four nights and five days of residential outdoor education during their school career has been supported by a Holyrood committee.
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.
What’s a geography camp residential like?
Read this blog post written for the Field Studies Council by a young participant. Discover how geography is brought alive through fieldwork outdoors and the residential experience.
