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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...

Wonderful Willow Ideas from The Coombes School

Jan 14, 2023 | Developing School Grounds & Outdoor Spaces, Gardening, Social Subjects Outdoors

I’m a big fan of willow structures in school grounds and outdoor spaces. In a previous post Clare Revera explained the benefits of these living sculptures. So you can imagine my excitement and delight when visiting The Coombes School, many years ago, I found...

An 80-year old nature diary

Aug 8, 2012 | Personal & Holidays

Earlier on this summer I was visiting my parent’s house and waiting for me was my grandmother’s nature diary from 1931-32. As you can see from the cover, this was part of my gran’s course work. She was studying to be a governess at Charlotte Mason...

Walking the Drove Roads – A Journey to the Heart of Place

Jul 1, 2010 | Community Involvement, Personal & Holidays, Social Subjects Outdoors

In the summer of 2012, I was a participant in a unique adventure. Below is a description, kindly provided by Ruaridh Ormiston of Newtonmore Riding Stables, of what I am going to be doing along with approximately 25 other people who are passionate about learning in,...