posted by Alita Spink, Schools and Learning Support Officer – Schools and Learning
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Discover activities and events for Scotland’s Nature Festival 2016
- Resources and ideas for International Biodiversity Day on 22nd May
- Get ready for World Environment Day on the 5th June
- National School Grounds Week, 6th-10th June – this year’s theme is Maths Outdoors
- British Council LfS: Connecting Classrooms – places available on fully funded professional learning programme
- Professional learning opportunities for 2016-17 with Grounds for Learning
- Information and guidance on how Eco-Schools Scotland is changing
- Download the Know Your Rights booklet from the Children & Young People’s Commissioner Scotland
• Applications open for Project Trust global volunteering programme
Research and reflection
The Opening Up Great Learning: LfS briefing from Education Scotland contains a range of activities to support reflection, whole school dialogue and strategic development of LfS.
Video inspiration
Teach Global Ambassadors – the positive impact of career-long professional learning on LfS approaches in secondary schools