Yammer is essentially a twitter for the education world with over 10,000 users. It is easy to navigate and get involved in conversations around attainment and the outdoors.There is a Yammer Outdoor Learning Group which has been set up. You need a glow email to access but you can load the app onto a mobile device and don’t need to keep logging in.
Thanks to Claire for sharing the links to the excellent work done at Crookfur Primary.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFqNgU706YU
https://www.johnmuirtrust.org/assets/000/000/572/CrookfurPS_original.pdf?1436357246
Thank you so much to everyone who came along to the Taking Learning Outdoors session on 15 September at Eastwood Park. It was a fantastic day with colleagues across the sectors sharing ideas and practice. A special thank you goes to Lorraine, Neil and Britt for leading the sessions with such enthusiasm and they are looking forward to sharing further at the twilight practitioner forums which you can find on the Gateway CPD site. 
The state of nature report has been published, click image below.
Tesco ‘bags of help’ grants could help fund a project to support outdoor learning in your setting.
What types of projects will Bags of Help fund?
Bags of Help will fund projects that deliver a physical environmental improvement or encourage the use and long term sustainability of outdoor spaces.
Projects that would typically receive funding include (but are not limited to):
Training is available across the UK to help leaders find out about the ethos of the John Muir Award and practicalities of delivering it. Although not a requirement to run the John Muir Award, these popular courses provide opportunities to network and further develop skills and confidence.
21- 22 Sept, Wiston Lodge, South Lanarkshire
29 -30 Sept, YHA Wilderhope, Shropshire
8- 9 Oct, Patterdale Hall, Cumbria
27- 28 Oct, Rippledown, Kent
12- 13 Nov, Balmoral Estate, Cairngorms, Aberdeenshire
Additional specific tailored courses on John Muir Award in Schools are also available. For further information on courses and details on how to book visit www.johnmuirtrust.org/training
The Natural Connections project, which is funded by Natural England, the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and Historic England and delivered by Plymouth University, is the largest project of its kind in England and has already helped more than 40,000 primary and secondary school pupils get out of their classrooms and into the outdoors – whether that’s a maths lesson in a local park or drama out on the school field.
The Natural Connections project focused mainly on areas of deprivation in Plymouth, Torbay, Bristol, Cornwall and Somerset, working in both urban and rural schools with varying school grounds and access to local green spaces.
A full copy of the Natural Connections project report can be downloaded from Natural England’s Access to Evidence publications catalogue
An 11-minute film has been produced to accompany the publication of the project report.
The film highlights the achievements of the project and includes contributions from teachers and pupils talking about their positive experience.
Transforming Schools through Outdoor Learning, a practical ‘how-to’ guide for practitioners will be published in September to help equip teachers with the tools they need to bring innovative outdoor learning ideas to their own schools.
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A day of discussion and input from industry experts, ideal for leaders in education, senior outdoor centre staff, lead play practitioners, health and safety managers and more. Stirling University. 28th September 2016 Book your place now at http://goo.gl/Xdv7O0
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Lead Teacher in Outdoor Learning 2 (Balloch)
Lead Teacher in Outdoor Learning a long term programme that will equip you with many resources and activity ideas to use outdoors, in the school grounds or local area. The course focuses on key attainment subjects (numeracy, literacy and HWB).
The course is collaborative, and you will work with colleagues across Scotland to share your planning, experiences and learning. You will also be charged with sharing your planning and experiences within your own setting
Led by our training staff, this course is ideal for those taking first steps in learning outdoors, or who would like opportunity to develop their practice with support.
Each day takes a different subject area within the CfE, and offers a number of learning activities and ideas.
The programme also runs through common themes in leading learning outdoors such as approaches to take, class management, risk/benefit and benefits of outdoor learning.
The course consists of one full day, three half days and a final full day of training. In between, there is commitment to head outside with your classes as appropriate to your planning.
Subject to completing the course, and submitting a simple reflective learning log, you will gain GTCS Professional Recognition in Outdoor Learning. This recognition, combined with your PRD, will lead to your GTCS Professional Update.
For 2016/17 this second course is fully funded for Scottish teachers and early years educators. Note that there is a commitment to attend, and total non-attendence will be billed to the participant at the cost of the training (£550+vat)
Dates:
1st November – 9am -3:30pm
30th November – 1pm-3:30pm
19th January 2017 – 1pm-3:30pm
22nd February 2017 – 1pm-3:30pm
28th April 2017 – 9am-3:30pm
Free for members – This applies to you
Head office – Robert Grieve Suite
Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park
Carrochan Road
Balloch
G83 8EG
Trainer
Matt Robinson
Information, resources, support, key organisations and national guidelines on taking learning outdoors in Scotland. Click here to access the online resource.
Outdoor Learning: Practical guidance, ideas and support for teachers and practitioners in Scotland. This document provides materials and resources to support the embedding of Curriculum for Excellence through Outdoor Learning. Click here to access the document.
Keep up to date with new outdoor learning developments via the Education Scotland Outdoor Learning professional learning community. Click here to view the page.
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