Released: 11th May 2020 Outdoor learning is embedded in Curriculum for Excellence and in our GTCS standards. We know it benefits learning as well as mental and physical wellbeing. In the current situation of reflection, refocus and recovery we believe that outdoor learning and the outdoor environment needs to be at the heart of conversations […]
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Outdoor Learning Resources
The following websites provide some useful information on outdoor learning ideas and resources that might be of interest to teachers, parents and carer
The Scotsman: Why are Scotland’s outdoor centres – set up in far less prosperous times – closing?
Two outdoor centres, Blairvadach near Helensburgh and Kilbowie in Oban, are set to close despite the life-changing experiences they provide
BBC: Why are Scottish councils closing their outdoor centres?
Why are Scottish councils closing their outdoor centres? Residential centres across Scotland have given generations of schoolchildren a chance to experience the great outdoors, but yet more facilities are set to close this year. What is behind the decline – and why are people worried about the impact?
Coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance for education providers
The following guidance and information on Coronavirus (COVID-19) has been issued by the Scottish Government and Health Protection Scotland
Residential Outdoor Education Statement: 26th February 2020
Over 35 years SAPOE have observed a substantial reduction in local authorities’ ability to sustain their own residential outdoor education facilities
Changes to the Adventure Activities Licensing Authority from April 2020
An update on the changes to the Adventure Activities Licensing Authority that will take place from April 2020 can be downloaded
SAPOE meeting and AGM: 3rd March 2020
The SAPOE meeting and AGM on Tuesday 3rd March 2020 will be held in Meeting Rooms 4 & 5, sportscotland, 1 Redheughs Rigg, South Gyle, Edinburgh, EH12 9DQ
RAiSE PSDOs’ outdoor learning training in South Ayrshire
Primary Science Development Officers (PSDOs) from across Scotland spent two days in South Ayrshire exploring the intrinsic link between outdoor learning and STEM
#Outdoorstogether conference and SAPOE meeting: 13-15th November 2019
The presentations from the #Outdoorstogether conference held on 13 – 15th November 2019 at the National Sports Training Centre Inverclyde, Largs are available to download