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Liz Brookes wrote a new blog post 'NEW' Visits Approval System for all – EVOLVE in the group
East Lothian Outdoor Learning Network: 1 year, 12 months ago
An insight into ELC’s ‘NEW’ Off-Site Visits Approval System – EVOLVE There has been a growing realisation the ‘Educational Excursion Forms’ (EEF’s) and processing system we currently use to notify, share, authorise and report on all excursions within ELC is becoming increasingly ‘creaky’ and laborious especially in terms of data entry and…[Read more] -
lbrookes wrote a new blog post How does DofE help deliver CfE? in the group
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lbrookes wrote a new blog post A Parents Guide to Adventurous Activities Abroad for Young People in the group
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lbrookes wrote a new blog post Adventure Sport & Values – Free Seminar in the group
Free seminar on June 8th by Colin Mortlock ‘Adventure Sport & Values’ Click Here for more information.
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lbrookes wrote a new blog post CPD Events – SNH Sharing Good Practice in the group
Sharing Good Practice (SGP) is a unique programme of events for people from a wide variety of sectors, including land managers, local authorities, health, business, education, voluntary and government. SGP events provide opportunities for practitioners with differing levels of experience to network, learn from experts, influence future policy,…[Read more] -
lbrookes wrote a new blog post CfE Outdoor Learning Factfile for parents in the group
CfE factfile for outdoor learning. Aimed at parents, it is hoped it will allow teachers and others who communicate with parents to explain some of the benefits/relevance of being outdoors to their child’s learning and development click here for the full document.
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lbrookes wrote a new blog post Funding for UKCC Paddlesport Awards in the group
Following on from the UKCC scholarship programme the Scottish Canoe Association (SCA) will offer support to candidates achieving the BCU UKCC Level 1, 2 or 3 coaching awards. This programme is made possible through investment by sportscotland. Scholarships are available towards total course cost subject to the following limits: • Level 1 – 75% up to [...] -
lbrookes wrote a new blog post Funding for an Outdoor Learning project? in the group
Have you got a good idea but need funding? Search the Funding Scotland website for grants and funding.
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lbrookes wrote a new blog post Educational Excursion Forms – What do I do with them? in the group
More and more Educational Excursion Forms (EEF’s) are being submitted by email which in principle is great but in practice we need to set out some guidance to ensure a smoother and more efficient process. When submitting an EEF form, please adhere to the following: 1. Use the most up to date EEF form – can always be [...] -
lbrookes wrote a new blog post Alpine Ski Leader course – 10-17th April 2011 in the group
The Alpine Ski Leader (ASL) course is widely recognised by Local Authorities in Scotland as the most appropriate award for skiers taking sole charge of groups in the mountain environment. The award covers a range of responsibilities including planning, organising, supervising, leading and teaching. In conjunction with Snowsport Scotland, Interski…[Read more] -
lbrookes wrote a new blog post Beyond Boundaries in the group
RESCHEDULED… Steven Nelson invites you to attend an Information Evening to hear what Beyond Boundaries East Lothian (BBEL) is all about. This is a proposed new dedicated Outdoor Activities club to be offered to people with a disability or mental health issue who live in East Lothian. The project needs your interest and support for this to [...] -
lbrookes wrote a new blog post How Good Is Our Culture & Sport in the group
So… How good is our culture and sport in east lothian? Can we evidence this? How can we improve? The Outdoor Learning Service has chosen just one of the many programmes they offer to investigate some of these questions with regards to their service… .prezi-player { width: 450px; } .prezi-player-links { text-align: center; } How Good Is [...]
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lbrookes wrote a new blog post Would YOU like to take pupils Canoeing or Kayaking? in the group
A fantastic opportunity to become a paddlesport coach – all easily accessible within East Lothian BCU/UKCC Level 1 Paddlesport coaching course 12 & 13 March 2011 0900-1700 (weekend) This course is being run at the Outdoor Learning Service base here in Musselburgh by the Scottish Canoe Association The cost of the 2 day course will be £25 [...] -
lbrookes wrote a new blog post LTS Outdoor Learning CPD – FREE! in the group
The LTS Outdoor Learning CPD programme is designed for teachers and early years’ practitioners to build capacity, develop skills and increase confidence in order that more children and young people have ‘regular and frequent’ opportunities to learn outdoors. The sessions are intended to support staff following the publication of the guidance…[Read more] -
lbrookes wrote a new blog post Moray House Research Seminars in the group
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lbrookes wrote a new blog post I fought the Law (and the Law Won) in the group
Click above to play the movie, don’t forget to enable sound for a full auditory experience. You can view individual picures in the S5 Album in Picasa . A cold clear East Lothian Day… Over 50 S5 Pupils from 5 East Lothian Secondary Schools (North Berwick High School, Dunbar Grammar School, Preston Lodge High School, Knox Academy, [...]
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lbrookes wrote a new blog post: Wallyford Primary Innerwick Camp 2 years, 11 months ago
Wallyford Primary P5 Innerwick camp could not have asked for better weather! New and exciting experiences had by all including Extreme Rockpooling, River Dipping, Gorge Walking, Environmental Awareness Sessions and for some their first nights away from home…
Sucessfully arranged by the staff at Wallyford Primary, along with Outdoor…[Read more]
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lbrookes wrote a new blog post: New Scottish Government Curriculum for Excellence Outdoor Learning guidance 3 years, 1 month ago
The Scottish Government has announced that new guidance and a supporting online resource have been launched to assist schools in providing more opportunities for young people to learn outdoors. Every school in Scotland will be provided with guidance to help teachers take advantage of outdoor education under the new approach through Curriculum for…[Read more] -
lbrookes wrote a new blog post: New Scottish Government Curriculum for Excellence Outdoor Learning guidance 3 years, 1 month ago
The Scottish Government has announced that new guidance and a supporting online resource have been launched to assist schools in providing more opportunities for young people to learn outdoors. Every school in Scotland will be provided with guidance to help teachers take advantage of outdoor education under the new approach through Curriculum for…[Read more] - Load More
