Half of Scottish secondaries rarely use their grounds for teaching
This article in the TES (16 June 2025) reflects on the findings from a 2025 Scottish School Grounds survey, led by Professor John McKendrick, commissioned by Learning Through Landscapes, NatureScot and Play Scotland.
Talking Points for Parents with Upstart Scotland
Connect have shared information in their latest e-bulletin. This includes the recording of the discussion session on the potential for a kindergarten stage in Scottish education, with Upstart Scotland’s Sue Palmer and Willie French.
The Herald leads on Scottish School Grounds survey 2025 story
These articles in The Herald by James McEnaney (15 June 2025) reflect on the 2025 Scottish School Grounds survey, led by Professor John McKendrick, commissioned by Learning Through Landscapes, NatureScot and Play Scotland. Why we need to do more to improve our school grounds Report calls for improvements to school [...]
Monthly e bulletin June 2025 from greenspace scotland out now
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The play experiences of Scotland’s children– or lack of them
Read this article shared by Play Scotland: A quarter of Scottish kids don't play unsupervised in green spaces, The Scotsman (11 April 2025)
Scotland’s nature networks
Discover more about this ambition to create nature rich networks across Scotland and what might be happening in your local authority area. Read Let’s Connect for Nature.
Reflections on ARC’s work in Scotland
ARC’s Saving Scotland's Amphibians and Reptiles (SSAAR) Education Officer Janet Ullman looks back on a busy year, and forward to the next. Read about Janet’s work with schools and more across Scotland.
Children in Scotland #EarthDay2025 blog
#EarthDay2025 is the global campaign that encourages people around the world to work together to help safeguard the planet. Children in Scotland (22 April 2025) take the opportunity to highlight some projects that are empowering children and young people across Scotland to connect with their environment and make a positive [...]
