Forest schools flourish as youngsters log off and learn from nature
This article in The Guardian (31 October 2021) describes how the demand for forest school services has increased since March 2020.
Forest School provider survey
Do you provide Forest School services? The Forest School Association (FSA) are conducting a Survey on the State of the Forest School Market.
Don’t forget! Make your nominations for the Learning for Sustainability Awards!
Nominations are open until 12th September. There are six award categories: youth, practitioner, leadership, learning community, educational supporter and community learning and development awards. This Education Scotland glow blog page shares all you need to know.
Training to support your outdoor practice
Learning Through Landscapes have shared an update on their training programme. This includes foundation training for both early years practitioners and primary and secondary school teachers. Also available is subject-specific training, covering maths at early years and primary and literacy at early years and primary. Check out their training page [...]
The benefits of gardening at school
School Outdoor Learning share the huge value having a garden or allotment in both nursery and school settings.
Blended-learning forest school courses
Forest School Training Collaborative Ltd are offering FlexiFOLA Forest School Training September 2021 at Jupiter Artland, near West Calder, City of Edinburgh Council, starting online September 2021. More information and booking forms can be found on the FSTC website.
School Grounds Conference
Book here for Learning Through Landscape’s 2021 ISGA conference for educators, teachers and design professionals. This takes place on 23 and 24 September in Stirling. You can attend in person or online.
Sunshine on leaf
This article on living walls may be useful to gardeners, or those who use, plan and design school grounds.
