Outdoor Learning in Argyll and Bute

This site has been put together to provide links for outdoor educators in Argyll and Bute. The links provided here have been suggested by educators in Argyll and Bute. It does not claim to be comprehensive. If you spot any errors, find any broken links or have any changes to suggest, please contact Jay Helbert at james.helbert@argyll-bute.gov.uk

Resources, Ideas and Further Support

Argyll and Bute's Outdoor and Woodland Learning Group

This is part of the national OWL Scotland group and their website has a host of resources, ideas and contacts for outdoor and woodland learning

The Scottish Advisory Panel on Outdoor Education

SAPOE is made up of local authority representatives and hosts training (online and face to face) in all aspects of outdoor learning

Institute for Outdoor Learning

The Institute for Outdoor Learning is the professional body for organisations and individuals who use the outdoors to make a difference for others

Eco Schools Scotland

Eco-Schools is the largest sustainable schools programme in the world with 19.5 million children, young people and educators engaged worldwide in 67 different countries. - The Green Flag programme provides a structure for learning for sustainability

East Ayrshire Learning Outside Support Team

The LOST website has videos and resources to support CLPL, curriculum development and learning outdoors

The Outward Bound Trust

The Outward Bound Trust partner with schools, colleges, employers and youth groups to teach the most important lesson they could ever learn: to believe in themselves.

Guidance and Policy Support

Going Out There

Going Out There is the Scottish Framework for Safe Practice in Off-site Visits - the website has toolkits and downloadable resources

National Improvement Hub

This page on the National Improvement Hub provides a summary of key information, resources and exemplification relating to learning for sustainability

Education Endowment Foundation

A summary of meta-analyses on the benefits of outdoor adventure learning

Professional Learning Opportunities

Teaching Learning Outdoors

This is an online program hosted by Education Scotland for anyone who teaches outdoors (you need to be logged in to GLOW)

Supporting Learning Outdoors

This course is for anyone who has a role in supporting the delivery of curricular based outdoor learning. The course is aimed at instructors, third sector and private organisations, classroom assistants, volunteers, or indeed anyone who wants to work in partnerships with schools to deliver meaningful outdoor learning experiences

Professional Learning Calendar

Our professional learning calendar has details of a range of professional learning experiences, many of which support outdoor learning

Outdoor Award Schemes

John Muir Award

An environmental award scheme for people of all backgrounds – groups, families, individuals. It’s non-competitive, inclusive and accessible

Duke of Edinburgh Award

This is the information page for anybody interested in setting up a Duke of Edinburgh Award Programme in Argyll and Bute

Partners in Outdoor Learning

Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park

This web page is the place t find out more about the many resources and learning opportunities that can be supported or provided by Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park

Kilmartin Museum

Kilmartin Museum's education team support outdoor learning in Kilmartin Glen monument area, Argyll NNR's, forests and school grounds from Appin to Southend

Learning Through Landscapes

earning Through Landscapes have free resources, example risk assessments and other ideas for outdoors which they have tied to CFE and these examples range from early to fourth level and most can be accessed freely

Forestry and Land Scotland

There’s so much to learn about the world around us. Dig into our learning resources to discover more about Scotland’s natural heritage and the work we do to preserve it

Grab Trust

A charitable social enterprise that has been providing activities in relation to recycling, litter & reuse in Argyll and Bute for 20 years

Heart of Argyll

The Heart of Argyll – unbelievably rich in natural and historic wonders, offering tranquillity, adventure and gastronomy within a scenic 2 hour drive from Glasgow

Royal Highland Education Trust

RHET can provide you with a digital, online farm visit experience in your classroom! We have a number of fantastic CfE linked videos and associated resources

Creative Star Learning

Inside these pages are lots of practical ideas about learning and playing outdoors that have been written and/or curated by Juliet Robertson – an education consultant who specialises in learning and play outside

Scottish Forestry

Scottish Forestry is the Scottish Government agency responsible for forestry policy, support and regulations

Outdoor Learning Directory

Scotland’s Outdoor Learning Directory aims to provide a portal to services supporting outdoor learning which are provided various Scottish organisations

Woodland Trust

Inspire your pupils with fun, practical projects that will enhance their learning about trees and wildlife.

Teaching in Nature from NatureScot

Teaching in Nature helps teachers and other educators take learning outdoors, through their career-long professional learning programme and initial teacher education

Thrive Outdoors

A downloadable series of hints and tips for playing outdoors from Inspiring Scotland

Argyll Countryside Trust

ACT's mission is to sustainably maintain, enhance and promote the coast and countryside of Argyll and the Isles. Why? Because it is a spectacular part of the world that everyone should be able to enjoy now and forever

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