Education Scotland Learning for Sustainability

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.
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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.
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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.
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🌳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
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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...

Such a joyous start to the day at St Mark's Primary in Barrhead. Congrats to all for being only one of two schools in Scotland to achieve 11 Green Flags!! The school assembly to celebrate their achievement was hugely impressive #Target2030 #LfSforAll @keepscotbeautiful.bsky.social

Why sustainability is now key for student teachers in Scotland A new framework will help teachers at the start of their career in Scotland to respond to urgent environmental and sustainability challenges

Why #LearningforSustainability is now key for student teachers in Scotland. Important article in TESScot about the new #LfS framework for initial teacher education supporting #Target2030 #LfSforAll @rushtondr.bsky.social @lfsscotland.bsky.social @olliebray.bsky.social: www.tes.com/magazine/ana...

Thanks for supporting #Target2030 #LfSforAll

What a fabulous Friday! Congratulations to the @southlanarkshire.gov.uk Youth Forum who organised an inspiring three-day Earth Conference for over 100 primary schools across the authority. The children and young people were so impressive and passionate about #LearningforSustainability

Had an inspiring day attending the @eastrencouncil.bsky.social Learning for a Better World conference. Learners were passionate, creative and articulate about LfS. Encouraging to see the whole local authority coming together in this way to support #Target2030 #LfSforAll @lesswastelaura.bsky.social

Career Opportunities across Scotland in Offshore Wind Insight into jobs and careers in Offshore Wind across Scotland.

Offshore wind is critical for Scotland to transition to clean, renewable power & will provide many new jobs for life. 'Career Opportunities across Scotland in Offshore Wind' is a unique resource to help young Scots make the most of offshore wind job opportunities.
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Skills Outdoor learning can support the development of a wide range of knowledge and skills, providing opportunities for real world learning and a deeper connection with the environment. This page provides...

Outdoor Learning Directory skills page NOW LIVE providing information from partners & the wider sector to help young people or career changers discover how to develop their career & identify new opportunities working across the environmental sector.
outdoorlearningdirectory.com/skills

Nature Discovery Map Scotland

The Nature Discovery Map Scotland is a suite of six map-based tools developed by @NatureScot on behalf of @scotgov with teachers & pupils to support Learning for Sustainability.
nature.scot/professional-advice/young-people-learning-outdoors-and-developing-skills/nature-discovery-map-scotland

BlueSky! We have arrived and want to connect with those who want to build a better, fairer, greener, kinder, safer world. Check out our #LearningforSustainability #Target2030 #LfSforAll videos to get a taste of things to come: education.gov.scot/resource-the...