Our website has a dedicated section of lessons and activities that we have used in special schools, supported learning bases and hubs across the authority.
These lessons would also be suitable for learners within mainstream settings. Recently, we have been making efforts to update these pages with more lesson ideas, and to include ideas for extension, challenge and connections across the curriculum. You can find these lesson plans on our dedicated ASN page on our LOST website.
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The Tree Council has a selection of seasonal campaigns available to encourage people to get out and appreciate and care for trees in their area. Each campaign provides opportunities to access free resources and participate in events. Several EAC establishments already work with the Tree Council. |
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 Visit Tree Council Seasonal Campaigns webpage.
We also have further support and resources online, including at Orchards for Schools Programme, which will reopen for applications in the autumn.
 British Science Week is happening this 8 - 17 March. This is a ten day celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths. The theme this year is 'Time' and the British Science Week website offers resource packs for Early Years, Primary and Secondary.
We can find connections to 'time' in the outdoor places and spaces all around us.
Here are some ideas to get you started:
As always, we have more ideas for maths outdoors on our website.
The RSPB has launched a joint campaign with WWF-UK and the National Trust to raise awareness of the crisis facing wildlife in the UK. They are calling on us and our leaders to halt the destruction of UK nature and to take action for its recovery today.
You can find out more and watch the film at the Save our Wild Isles website.
 A new Scottish Outdoor Access Code Activity Education Resource Pack is now available. It is full of resources and activities that can be adapted for all age groups and in different settings. The pack encourages people to learn more about responsible access in the outdoors.
The website also shares an interactive professional learning session with Education Scotland for more information.
Pitch for the Planet is a new fully resourced, interactive pack of lessons from Scottish Water for learners across Primary and Secondary. The lessons explore the challenges of the global water supply and support Curriculum for Excellence Experiences and Outcomes in Social Subjects, Literacy, Numeracy and Health and Wellbeing.
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We hear a lot about the benefits the outdoors can have on us and our pupils, but one of the barriers to outdoor learning can be evidencing its value. To mark Children's Mental Health Week, which took place at the beginning of February, Learning through Landscapes collated evidence that shows how outdoor learning and play can benefit children's mental health.
Keep Scotland Beautiful is encouraging people to take part in the 2024 #SpringCleanScotland, which takes place between 15 March to 28 April. This campaign brings people together to tackle litter. The themes for this year are Nature, Communities, Health and Wellbeing and Marine Litter.
You can find ideas about how to get involved, resources and links to register the website.
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In December, 2023, Scottish Advisory Panel for Outdoor Education (SAPOE) released Curriculum beyond the classroom, a new strategy for 2024-2029. Created in consultation with members and wider partners, it provides a refresh of the SAPOE vision, mission and values and their interpretation of the current environment surrounding the outdoor sector.
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First Aid Course
A First Aid Course will take place on 2 and 3 Match at Little Acorns Forest School, Auchincruive, Ayr. Please get in touch with Vincent McWhirter (see below) or Little Acorns for more information.
Guided Winter Walks
There is one more walk remaining in the Guided Winter Walks with Gillian's Walks. This will take place on Friday 8 March at Caprington Castle in Kilmarnock. Please contact Vincent McWhirter for more information.
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