Curriculum for Excellence | Creative STAR Learning | I'm a teacher, get me OUTSIDE here!

What do you do when you don’t know what to do outdoors?

Jan 19, 2023 | Health & Wellbeing, Social Subjects Outdoors, Whole School

In Scotland we have Curriculum for Excellence Through Outdoor Learning. This document is integral to our curriculum. The three overarching statements summarise the expectations: “Our vision for outdoor learning in Scotland is that: All children and young people...

Woods for Learning: St Mungo Primary

Aug 18, 2011 | Nature Play & Learning, Whole School

At the end of last term I had the privilege of delivering an in-set day in Dumfries and Galloway that was hosted by St Mungo Primary School. I had been looking forward to the day, not least because half of the activities were undertaken in their local woodland....

Outdoor Learning? A Spanish Student’s Perspective

Dec 7, 2010 | Whole School

The School of Education at Aberdeen University had an interesting new programme for its teacher students back in 2010. Part of their first year includes a community placement. When word got out about this, many outdoor and environmental organisations in the North East...

Curriculum for Excellence Through Outdoor Learning

May 1, 2010 | Early Years Outdoors, Whole School

In April 2010, the Government published the document, Curriculum for Excellence Through Outdoor Learning. A copy went to every school and Early Learning and Childcare setting in Scotland. Over a decade on, and it remains fit for purpose and schools and ELC settings...

Primary One Outdoors!

Sep 4, 2009 | Early Years Outdoors, Whole School

With Curriculum for Excellence now in place, children in Primary 1 are expected to follow a more traditional nursery curriculum. One of the greatest changes therefore is considering how outdoor play can be integrated into a Primary 1 day. At the very least time...