Excellence in
outdoor learning
for all
OUR VISION: A Scotland where outdoor learning is available to everyone.
OUR MISSION: To connect and collaborate with partners to lead, develop and influence outdoor learning policy – for the benefit of all in Scotland.
Welcome to the Scottish Advisory Panel for Outdoor Education (SAPOE)
SAPOE is the forum where Scotland’s outdoor learning community collaborates to develop best practice in the design and safe delivery of outdoor learning for all children and young people in Scotland.
We believe that every young person has the right to access quality outdoor learning throughout their time in education and beyond.
Latest News
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SAPOE Annual Report 2025-26
The annual report for 2025-26 was launched at the recent members meeting and AGM. In it you will find a…
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SAPOE short film release
SAPOE, with support from the East Lothian Outdoor Learning Service, made this short film about embedding outdoor learning in the…
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SAPOE Meeting & AGM Minutes 3rd March 2026
Thanks to everyone who joined online and in-person. A busy meeting with a lot of updates and information sharing. Great…