John Muir Award – alternative programmes

With the current stoppage on the John Muir Award, schools may be looking for alternative Outdoor Learning and Learning for Sustainability based programmes for their pupils. The following may be of interest to all schools;

Join in Award Scheme – previously the Junior Award Scheme for Schools, this programme is an inclusive, stand-alone award, and an ideal foundation for progressing to other awards.

Junior Duke Award – similar format to, but not associated with, the Duke of Edinburgh award, but is targeted at younger pupils. Age relevant programmes for pupils from 3yrs – 13yrs old.

National Outdoor Learning Award – free OL specific programme with main themes of development of self, others and the environment.

Junior Rangers and Wildlife Champions – Junior Ranger award for 11-18yr olds, Wildlife Champion award aimed at 8-11yr olds

RSPB Wild Challenge – series of challenges based around experiencing nature, and helping nature

Keep Scotland Beautiful Eco Schools and Learning About Forests programmes – national programmes with good resources and support, including teacher training and examples of the awards in action