Education Scotland Learning for Sustainability

Tesco Stronger Starts Grants Up to £1500 funding for local projects that boost children and young people’s wellbeing, supporting families, schools, youth groups and local organisations.

Tesco Stronger Starts funds local community projects - improving school playgrounds, growing & food projects, outdoor play & kit for healthy activities. Up to £1500 grants available across Scotland for LAs, registered charities & not-for-profit groups.
www.greenspacescotland.org.uk/grant-funding

New Peatland Qualification Launched for Secondary Schools The Crichton Carbon Centre has developed a course “Introduction to Peatlands”, a Customised Award qualification that has been SCQF credit rated by SQA and is available to secondary schools.

Introduction to Peatlands - a Customised Award qualification on peatlands & their role in the water & carbon cycles, biodiversity, land-uses, degradation & restoration. Funded places available till March 31.
www.carboncentre.org/post/new-peatland-qualification-launched-for-secondary-schools

🌳 STEM Outdoors - Outdoor activities for winter, spring, summer, autumn and anytime to explore STEM in the outdoors for Early, First and Second level learners.
blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/stemnation/stem-outdoors/

Clean energy jobs in Scotland are set to triple by 2030. The Clean Energy Jobs Plan is creating new jobs to deliver energy security. UK Government working with industry will help the existing workforce find new opportunities, train the next generation & help young people get good jobs.
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Curriculum Improvement Cycle progress update – focus on maths & numeracy 25 Nov 16:00-17:00
Update on the Curriculum Improvement Cycle (CIC), with a focus on the mathematics curriculum, & how work on the CIC is progressing, with time for questions & connecting with colleagues.
shorturl.at/c2GCC

Learning for a Better Future - Professional Recognition in Global Citizenship. Fully funded places for educators & senior leaders on this in-depth GTCS accredited course from Jan 2026. Embark on an inspiring learning journey through Global Citizenship education. Deadline 30 Nov.
shorturl.at/C5tSC

Carbon Colonialism ~ How rich countries export climate breakdown In this SDG series seminar we will explore the issue of carbon colonialism with Dr Laurie Parsons (Royal Holloway University of London)

Dr Laurie Parsons Royal Holloway University London explores carbon colonialism. His lecture on climate emergency as a problem of cultural & political systems & structures is followed by sharing Global Citizenship activities & resources.
4 Dec 4-5:30 pm (Upper Primary & Secondary)
shorturl.at/yRkev

In partnership with Queen Margaret University this session supports educators who don’t feel confident talking about disability in the classroom. Drs. Sian Jones & Clare Uytman will share research & resources for use in schools & community settings. Nov 26 4-5:30pm (All levels)
shorturl.at/U9Z7N

Conflict and Peace (Primary): Building a culture of Peace This interactive workshop will explore approaches to peace building and non-violent communication in schools.

In partnership with Quakers, this interactive workshop explores approaches to peace building & non-violent communication in schools. Explore strategies for engaging empathetically with global issues, helping staff & young people understand & de-escalate conflict.
Nov 18 4-5:30pm shorturl.at/kw4Ik

Underway in Belem Brazil COP30 10 - 21 Nov - the multilateral decision-making forum on climate change, where the world unites to address the climate crisis. Join in with resources & activities on our new COP30 blog:
blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/lfsblog/2025/11/04/get-involved-in-cop30/

Get involved in COP30 Brazil 10 - 21 Nov.
COPs are the multilateral decision-making forum on climate change, where the world unites to address the climate crisis. Join in with resources & activities on our COP30 blog.
blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/lfsblog/2025/11/04/get-involved-in-cop30/

Learning for Sustainability - Scottish Youth Parliament To mark World Sustainability Day 2025 (29 October), we launched the Young People’s Views and Experiences of Learning for Sustainability in Scotland report, which explores what sustainable learning mea...

The Scottish Youth Parliament have launched their Young people’s views & experiences of Learning for Sustainability in Scotland report.
Developed with Scottish Government, it examines what sustainable learning means, how to learn from young people’s experiences & make lasting change.
bit.ly/4qy8krh

Know someone aged 14-18, looking for a next step, but struggling with mainstream learning?

From Jan-Apr 2026, The Green Team is supporting 8 young people with their Forest Outdoor Learning Award (FOLA) #SCQF Level 5.

APPLY NOW for Jan 2026. FIND OUT MORE - www.greenteam.org.uk/forest-outdo...

Green Jobs for Nature | LinkedIn Green Jobs for Nature | 30 followers on LinkedIn. CIEEM’s campaign to make nature-focused careers more visible and achievable for future professionals. | Green Jobs for Nature (GJfN) is CIEEM's ca...

Part of CIEEM’s Green Jobs for Nature, Green Careers Week Festival 3–7 Nov for pupils aged 10–12, introduces careers in ecology & environmental management with live talks & activities.
Get involved & help young people discover green careers.
www.linkedin.com/company/green-jobs-for-nature/

YouTube video by Institute For Outdoor Learning IOL Global OutdoorLearning Day

Global Outdoor Learning Day 21 Nov celebrates the impact of the outdoors on education & personal development.
Global Outdoor Learning Day brings together educators & individuals to show how outdoor learning benefits physical well-being, mental health & understanding of our world.
shorturl.at/tBRkc

Outdoor Classroom Day Outdoor Classroom Day is a day to celebrate and inspire learning and play outside the classroom, and we want YOU to get involved!

Outdoor Classroom Day is 6 November! It's a global movement to make time outdoors part of every child’s day. If you’re looking for outdoor lesson ideas for school, play ideas or guidance on making outdoor learning & play part of every day, you’ll find it here ⬇️
outdoorclassroomday.org.uk/resources/

East Lothian Outdoor Learning’s Adventure On scheme enabled young people to live more fulfilled, healthy & positive lives, increased attendance & attainment.
Outdoor learning boosts confidence, social skills, communication, motivation, physical skills, knowledge & understanding.
shorturl.at/kI9aK

Climate change - Scottish National Adaptation Plan 2024-2029: children's version This is a children's version of the Scottish National Adaptation Plan 2024-29. This version can be used to support learning and sets out the actions the Scottish Government and partners will take to r...

Climate change:
Children's version Scottish National Adaptation Plan 2024 - 2029. Supports learning & sets out how Scottish Government & partners will respond to impacts of climate change 2024 - 2029.
www.gov.scot/publications/scottish-national-adaptation-plan-2024-2029-childrens-version/documents/

Celebrate Scotland’s Climate Week with Imagining Possible Futures 3 Oct
For Youth Workers & young people.
We all have a story to tell about our planet.
We all have fears, hopes & dreams...
Explore creativity, break barriers & spark bold & imaginative ideas for sustainable futures.
shorturl.at/OERuP

FREE ‘Live at the COP’ MOOC returns for COP30.
Examines the COP process, why it’s important & reflects on how to add your voice to the call for collective action.
Sharing insights into COP30 issues. Reflect on what you have heard, watched & read & consider what these issues mean. shorturl.at/0SJ8T

Exploring Learning for Sustainability in Scotland. A survey of educators Exploring Learning for Sustainability in Scotland. A survey of educators

Have your say on Learning for Sustainability (LfS) in Scotland in this survey exploring LfS practices across Scotland.
The survey aims to explore how LfS is implemented across settings, capture diverse approaches & understand barriers.
Closes 27 Oct
qualtrics.ucl.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_9Eqwij4UAm8vh1Y

From 6 Oct join a FREE Learning for Sustainable Futures online learning opportunity.
Open to all; especially those interested in education & LfS. Developed with University of Edinburgh & British Council, the course helps learners consider global issues & investigate their causes.
shorturl.at/MrXyY

🌳Scotland’s Climate Week 29 Sept - 5 Oct is an annual event that encourages everyone to help tackle the climate emergency. We've pulled together resources, videos, podcasts & links for Climate Week, even Live Lessons, so get involved!🌳#netzeronation #LfS
shorturl.at/njfGo

Grants available for UK schools for projects promoting better understanding of the environment such as:
- environmental education schemes
- conservation & biodiversity initiatives
- school farms & tree planting programmes
- improving countryside access for disadvantaged groups
ninevehtrust.org.uk/

Climate Anxiety in the Classroom: A Global Citizenship Approach Climate Anxiety in the Classroom: A Global Citizenship Approach

Get ready for Climate Week - WOSDEC Climate Anxiety in the Classroom - what is eco-anxiety? Support your learners through developing agency & ability to take positive action.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/climate-anxiety-in-the-classroom-a-global-citizenship-approach-tickets-1405614263099

Scotdec Networking & Sharing Event 1 Sept 5-7pm Edinburgh.
An inspiring evening offering:
✅Free classroom resources
✅CPD & project opportunities
✅Support for global citizenship & anti-racist education
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/scotdec-teacher-networking-event-tickets-1432909122759?aff=oddtdtcreator

Welcome - Communimap UK

Say hello to #communiMap
A new community science app that helps you notice, share &
map what matters in your neighbourhood: trees, wildlife, flooding, compost & more.
Co-designed @communiGALLANT @UofGlasgow & communities, it's everyday noticing turned into climate action.
www.communimap.net/

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20 years of Scottish school grounds: What’s changed? - Learning through Landscapes Our Scotland Director, Matt Robinson, reviews the key findings of the summary report from the 2025 Scottish School Grounds Survey.

We are pleased to share the overview of the 2025 School Grounds Survey. Thank you to the 1000+ schools & ELC settings who took part, reflecting the value placed on outdoor spaces for learning, play, sport, nature & wellbeing in Scotland.
ltl.org.uk/news/20-years-scottish-school-grounds-survey/

Now hiring - HM Inspectors of Education - Scottish Government Jobs Do you have a passion for enhancing and improving the quality of education? Are you an experienced education professional, with a strong knowledge of Scottish education policy? Education Scotland is c...

Education Scotland is hiring! 10 HMI posts are available for primary and secondary sectors. We'd like to encourage those from our science, STEM, LfS and outdoor learning networks to apply. Closing date is 17 June. www.jobs.gov.scot/now-hiring-h...