Youth Voice Toolkit launched
The Education Scotland Youth Voice Toolkit aims to support a genuine approach to youth voice and consultation activities across schools and communities. The toolkit contains implementation guidance, the Empowering Youth Voice Resource Pack and support materials for practitioners and leaders. It has been developed by Education Scotland CLD officers and [...]
A psychologist explores climate anxiety
Discover more in this article Could climate anxiety be a form of pre-traumatic stress disorder? A psychologist explains the research The Conversation (24 July 2025)
NatureScot announces publication of SPANS Equality & Diversity report
NatureScot have now published the third thematic report from Scotland's People and Nature Survey (SPANS) looking at the equality and diversity aspects of our data This report examines the equality and diversity dimensions of our outdoor recreation data, highlighting differences between population groups in terms of their frequency of visits, the benefits [...]
Something to sing about….
Read this Finding Nature post (14 May 2025) which explores how visiting nature and feeling connected to it work together to deliver mental health benefits for people. Something to sing about: Being both in and connected to nature unite human and nature’s wellbeing
The state of play in the UK
School Outdoor Learning have shared this Community Playthings article The state of play: A call to action for the future of childhood - Paul Lindley (April 2025)
NatureScot Health and Wellbeing report published
NatureScot have now published the second thematic report from Scotland's People and Nature Survey (SPANS) on Health & Wellbeing. People in Scotland recognise the mental and physical health benefits of outdoor recreation. In addition to being asked about their motivation for taking their most recent visit, people who visited the [...]
Nature, from a Pill to a Pillar
In this Finding Nature blog post (12 March 2025), Prof. Miles Richardson explores the ‘dose of nature’ concept, and nature’s role in our wellbeing and health.
‘Play is being squeezed out of children’s lives’ – report
Child in the City newsletter (28 February) news shares that a national play strategy is ‘more urgent than ever’, according to a year-long independent inquiry on play's importance to the wellbeing of children in England.
