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Learning in local greenspace case studies

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  • Learning and Play at Neilsland & Earnock Local Nature Reserve

    Find out how we are working with partners to support educators to access South Lanarkshire's new Local Nature Reserves.

  • Dundee Nature Schools: exploring STEM and nature in different outdoor places

    Learn about the professional learning Nature School Leads participated in and how this impacted on their colleagues and learners.

  • Learning in Local Greenspace with Easter Carmuirs Primary School - a case study

    Find out how teachers gained the skills and confidence to lead learning in local greenspace and how outdoor learning supported pupils and teachers in Covid times.

  • Learning in Local Greenspace with Patna Primary School - a case study

    Find out how teachers were gradually empowered to take on greater responsibility for outdoor learning and how they ensured they didn't negatively impact on the greenspace through overuse.

Archived Learning in Local Greenspace Case studies

  • Linnvale Primary School 
  • St Benedict’s Primary School 
  • Kirkshaws Primary School
  • St Crispin's School
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