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10+ Ideas for parents who want to support outdoor learning and play

Dec 21, 2022 | Community Involvement, Health & Wellbeing, Whole School

Whenever there is snow, I’ve found myself jumping from one side of the fence to another over outdoor matters. I’ve had queries from schools and teachers who’ve received complaints from parents because they’ve allowed children outside when...

Indoor or wet breaks and lunchtimes

Dec 20, 2022 | Whole School

Often it’s not the big ideas that cause controversy but small decisions or actions that are seen to Really Matter to a group of people, be they children, parents, staff or the wider establishment. And wet breaks are one of those – to have or to have not?...

Best in the Show

Aug 6, 2013 | Community Involvement

On Sunday I finally made it to the Turriff Show, which is the biggest 2-day agricultural show in Scotland. This was a wonderful event with lots of ideas, food for thought, and big machinery. I find wandering around such events, gives me good inspiration and an...

Keeping Parents Informed About Outdoor Learning

Mar 2, 2013 | Community Involvement, Whole School

I often get asked about how parents will view learning outdoors There is no short answer to this query as there are many possibilities and options. Operation Eco Allochy At Inverallochy School, parents are kept fully informed about the playground and other outdoor...