East Lothian Outdoor Learning

East Lothian Council Outdoor Learning Service

Leading Outdoor Learning in East Lothian and beyond

Programmes

All curricular programmes are designed with year groups/ stages in mind, to provide a progressive & developmental journey through a young persons school career.

Outdoor Learning Teacher in Residence (TiR)

This programme supports school staff (Primary & Secondary), and Outdoor Learning teaching staff, work in partnership to; plan, deliver and review using Supported Outdoor Learning Lessons as an approach to learning, teaching, and assessment.

This programme commences with a Whole School Outdoor Learning Audit & Self Evaluation

Priority will be given to full class, team teaching along side the class teacher.

Further information click here

P7 Residential

An exciting opportunity for P7’s to take part in a residential programme. Lessons in school leading up to four days and three nights, packed with adventures and skills for life.

The P7 Camp residential experience is designed to integrate outdoor learning, adventure sports and school based learning to support delivery of curriculum outcomes, specifically focused on Literacy, STEM & Leadership. This opportunity fits well with a successful P7 Transition programme.

The full programmes are tailor made to each school, designed to deliver educational outcomes themed around a text the pupils will cover in class.

Priority will be given to P7’s but other year groups will be considered if there is space in the programme.

A subsidised cost to all ELC pupils, inclusive and local. A hidden gem on the East Lothian coastline.

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Bikeability Scotland, Learn to Ride & Play on Pedals

Bikeability Scotland is based on the government approved National Standards for Cycle Training, which teaches trainees the necessary skills to ride confidently on today’s roads.

There are three award levels for Bikeability Scotland, to suit all abilities, from beginner to experienced cyclist, with instructor training available to teach all levels.

Priority will be given to P6’s but other year groups will be considered if there is space in the programme.

Further information and booking here

AWEsome (AWE)

The AWEsome programme is designed to integrate outdoor learning, adventure sports and school based learning to support delivery of curriculum outcomes, specifically focused on Literacy/ STEM/ Health & Wellbeing.

The programmes are tailor made to each school, designed to deliver educational outcomes themed around a text the pupils will cover in class. Active travel (cycling/walking) is used as the preferred method of transport to enhance place based learning in the local area and to support Learning for Sustainability.

Priority will be given to P6’s but other year groups will be considered if there is space in the programme.

Further information and booking here

Under the Stars (UTS)

An overnight camping experience either in the school grounds or a local green space.

Beginning at the end of the school day the pupils will be taken through preparing equipment for an overnight experience; cooking an evening meal on an open fire; an evening camp fire and then bed. Morning will bring an outdoor breakfast and striking camp before a reflection and review of the experience. All finished ready for a new school day.

Priority will be given to P5’s and P6’s but other year groups will be considered if there is space in the programme.

Further information and booking here

Skills for Adventure Sports (SAS)

Both introductory and progressive sessions of adventure sports for young people for both Primary & Secondary pupils. These programmes are many and varied, all can culminate in certification/ qualifications, either National Governing Body Awards or on the SCQF framework. A range of skills can be delivered including:

Paddlesports
Climbing
Orienteering
Coasteering
Hill Walking

Further information and booking here

Natural Connections

Natural Connections is an outdoor learning programme designed to promote learning and achievement in the outdoors.

This programme is free and can be run independently by school staff, though OLS will administer, over support and guide staff where requested.

Priority will be given to P1's-P3's.

Further information and booking here

Events & Competitions

There are events, festivals and competitions organised for schools across East Lothian and some are Nationwide

Further information and booking here

Targeted Intervention Outdoor Programmes

These longer term targeted intervention adventurous programmes are designed to accommodate small groups of children & young people. Above and beyond the skills of adventure activities the programmes develop social skills, confidence, resilience etc. to contribute towards improving the educational outcomes of the children and young people . These programmes may be based upon biking, climbing, paddlesport etc. Where appropriate the young people can work towards formal recognition and accreditation for their achievements. These programmes include: *Adventure On *Biking North *Winter Residential Adventure Programme *ASN

Further information and booking here

Tailored Outdoor Programme (TOP)

For any other programmes/ requests that don't fit into any of the categories above then please apply below. We are always excited about any new ideas for programmes that we can offer to schools. Please get in touch via the booking link below

Further information and booking here

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