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28thJune 2022

Water Safety Educational Resources

28.06.22|Categories: Events, Resources|Tags: , , , , |

New educational resources for the senior phase are now available on Education Scotland’s Water Safety page. Water Safety Scotland is hosting a water safety open day on 25 July. This event is to mark the World Health Organisation’s second annual Drowning Prevention Day. Find out more.

10thMay 2022

Water Safety resources

10.05.22|Categories: Resources|Tags: , |

In partnership with Water Safety Scotland, Education Scotland have brought together partner agencies to create learning resources to support water safety education across all ages and stages. Find out more.

24thMarch 2022

Raingardens

24.03.22|Categories: Resources|Tags: , , , , |

School grounds can be great places to install raingardens or develop a raingarden project. As well as contributing to climate adaptation, they can provide interest and activity across the year groups. In Scotland a raingarden project would fit well with Learning for Sustainability. Check out these great resources for schools or [...]

18thNovember 2021

The benefits of more trees, parks and waterways in cities

18.11.21|Categories: Research|Tags: , , , , |

Child in the City share research findings in this article (15 November 2021) The research confirms that access to urban parks and other green space contributes to lower premature mortality and longer life expectancy. It includes findings on the benefits of greener schools with natural play areas and early childhood exposure [...]

10thAugust 2021

Scourie primary school pupils tell the story of mink in Scotland

10.08.21|Categories: Miscellaneous, Resources|Tags: , , , , , , |

Watch this great video created and filmed by Scourie Primary School, together with the Scottish Invasive Species Initiative and Media Education. Pupils share the story of American mink and how they established in Scotland, including their impacts on our native water voles. Find out more about the schools film project [...]