Learning in Local Greenspace  - raising attainment in schools
Channel: Learning through Landscapes
Date: 2018-02-21

This short film highlights the benefits of Learning in Local Greenspace. We follow Shawlands Academy in Glasgow on one of their routine trips to Queens Park, where lessons include maths, science, geography, art and PE.

There are many resources to help you discover the learning potential of your local greenspace - here are a few:

This project is part of a Scottish policy of schools benefitting from and using local greenspace as part of good teaching and learning. This is a complete 'how to' handbook for teachers. http://www.beyondyourboundary.scot

Grounds for Learning has been supporting teachers in Scotland for over 20 years to make the best use of school grounds and local outdoor learning. We have a wealth of lesson ideas, training and advice, much of which is free.
https://www.ltl.org.uk/scotland/

The Outdoor Learning Directory is full of more lessons, including some longer term topics all pre-planned and curricular related. There are many links to other organisations that can help you. http://outdoorlearningdirectory.com

Shawlands Academy make use of the John Muir Award - a flexible and open ended approach to engaging children in discovering, exploring, conserving and sharing about their local greenspace. https://www.johnmuirtrust.org/john-muir-award