posted by:  Alita Spink, Schools and Learning Support Officer

Bringing you the latest news about learning for sustainability (LfS) including global citizenship, outdoor learning, sustainable development education, children’s rights and play.

Please forward to those who may be interested. Received this from someone else? Sign up to receive it directly. • Sustainable Societies is the theme for International Literacy Day on 8th September • LfS at the SLF – register for the Scottish Learning Festival, 23rd – 24th Sept 2015 • Scotland has signed up to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals  – the World’s Largest Lesson teachers’ toolkit has ideas to get you started • Funded professional learning programme in support of LfS and global citizenship from WOSDEC • Grounds for Learning national conference on the role of outdoor learning and play • LfS through food education – professional learning from the Royal Highland Education Trust • Take One Action Film Festival – free places available at September screenings • One Planet Picnic at Doune Primary School on GLOW TV – 8th September

Research and reflection
The General Teaching Council of Scotland (GTCS) hosts a range of research, including online access to education journals, practitioner enquiry and e-books supporting LfS professional learning.

Video inspiration
How do you bring the Sustainable Development Goals to life? This animation explores all 17 goals in under three minutes.