Education Scotland Learning for Sustainability
@edscotlfs.bsky.social
Learning for Sustainability is Learning for a Better World! Follow us as we journey towards Target 2030. The ambition is for every Scottish school and setting to be sustainable and for every learner to receive their LfS entitlement by 2030.
Beyond Words: A Taste of Outward Bound - fully funded 28 hour immersion into residential outdoor education. Explore the Loch Eil centre, join in activities & a mini Outward Bound journey. Discover how nature & adventure build resilience & wellbeing.
www.outwardbound.org.uk/events/teacher-taster/
www.outwardbound.org.uk/events/teacher-taster/
Teacher Taster | The Outward Bound Trust
This immersive experience offers a powerful opportunity to step into the world of Outward Bound
www.outwardbound.org.uk
January 30, 2026 at 1:46 PM
Beyond Words: A Taste of Outward Bound - fully funded 28 hour immersion into residential outdoor education. Explore the Loch Eil centre, join in activities & a mini Outward Bound journey. Discover how nature & adventure build resilience & wellbeing.
www.outwardbound.org.uk/events/teacher-taster/
www.outwardbound.org.uk/events/teacher-taster/
Thank you to @keepscotbeautiful.bsky.social for hosting today's event to discuss the Target 2030 Learning for Sustainability Action Plan and how we can collaborate within & across authorities to ensure all settings and schools are sustainable by 2030 #LfSforAll #Target2030 #MovementforChange
January 20, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Thank you to @keepscotbeautiful.bsky.social for hosting today's event to discuss the Target 2030 Learning for Sustainability Action Plan and how we can collaborate within & across authorities to ensure all settings and schools are sustainable by 2030 #LfSforAll #Target2030 #MovementforChange
The Tree Council are offering free tree packs to South Lanarkshire schools providing
• Orchard trees
• Fruiting hedgerow
including resources & training, designed by teachers.
Tree packs allocated on first-come-first-served basis.
www.cognitoforms.com/TheTreeCouncil/OrchardsForSchoolsProgramme202526
• Orchard trees
• Fruiting hedgerow
including resources & training, designed by teachers.
Tree packs allocated on first-come-first-served basis.
www.cognitoforms.com/TheTreeCouncil/OrchardsForSchoolsProgramme202526
The Tree Council | Working together for the love of trees
The Tree Council brings everyone together with a shared mission to care for trees and our planet’s future.
www.treecouncil.org.uk
January 6, 2026 at 2:26 PM
The Tree Council are offering free tree packs to South Lanarkshire schools providing
• Orchard trees
• Fruiting hedgerow
including resources & training, designed by teachers.
Tree packs allocated on first-come-first-served basis.
www.cognitoforms.com/TheTreeCouncil/OrchardsForSchoolsProgramme202526
• Orchard trees
• Fruiting hedgerow
including resources & training, designed by teachers.
Tree packs allocated on first-come-first-served basis.
www.cognitoforms.com/TheTreeCouncil/OrchardsForSchoolsProgramme202526
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
www.greenspacescotland.org.uk/grant-funding
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.
www.greenspacescotland.org.uk
December 5, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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
www.greenspacescotland.org.uk/grant-funding
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
www.carboncentre.org/post/new-peatland-qualification-launched-for-secondary-schools
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.
www.carboncentre.org
December 5, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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
www.carboncentre.org/post/new-peatland-qualification-launched-for-secondary-schools
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🌳 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/
blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/stemnation/stem-outdoors/
November 27, 2025 at 11:08 AM
🌳 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/
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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November 18, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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.
igit.me/bwHd3
igit.me/bwHd3
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
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
Curriculum Improvement Cycle progress update – focus on maths and numeracy
Education Scotland is a Scottish Government executive agency responsible for supporting quality and improvement in Scottish education.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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
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
shorturl.at/C5tSC
November 11, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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
shorturl.at/C5tSC
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
4 Dec 4-5:30 pm (Upper Primary & Secondary)
shorturl.at/yRkev
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)
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November 11, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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
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
shorturl.at/U9Z7N
November 11, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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
shorturl.at/U9Z7N
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
Nov 18 4-5:30pm shorturl.at/kw4Ik
Conflict and Peace (Primary): Building a culture of Peace
This interactive workshop will explore approaches to peace building and non-violent communication in schools.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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
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/
blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/lfsblog/2025/11/04/get-involved-in-cop30/
November 11, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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/
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/
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/
November 4, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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/
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/
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
Developed with Scottish Government, it examines what sustainable learning means, how to learn from young people’s experiences & make lasting change.
bit.ly/4qy8krh
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...
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November 4, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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
Developed with Scottish Government, it examines what sustainable learning means, how to learn from young people’s experiences & make lasting change.
bit.ly/4qy8krh
Reposted by Education Scotland Learning for Sustainability
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...
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...
October 29, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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...
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...
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/
Get involved & help young people discover green careers.
www.linkedin.com/company/green-jobs-for-nature/
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...
www.linkedin.com
October 30, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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/
Get involved & help young people discover green careers.
www.linkedin.com/company/green-jobs-for-nature/
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
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
IOL Global OutdoorLearning Day
YouTube video by Institute For Outdoor Learning
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October 10, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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
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 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/
outdoorclassroomday.org.uk/resources/
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!
outdoorclassroomday.org.uk
October 9, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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/
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
Outdoor learning boosts confidence, social skills, communication, motivation, physical skills, knowledge & understanding.
shorturl.at/kI9aK
Local authority case studies
Education Scotland is a Scottish Government executive agency responsible for supporting quality and improvement in Scottish education.
education.gov.scot
October 2, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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
Outdoor learning boosts confidence, social skills, communication, motivation, physical skills, knowledge & understanding.
shorturl.at/kI9aK
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/
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/
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...
www.gov.scot
September 23, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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/
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
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
September 19, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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
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
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
September 19, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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
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
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
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
Exploring Learning for Sustainability in Scotland. A survey of educators
Exploring Learning for Sustainability in Scotland. A survey of educators
qualtrics.ucl.ac.uk
September 19, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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
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
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
September 19, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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
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