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Education Scotland Learning for Sustainability @edscotlfs.bsky.social · 2d

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/

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

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Thrive Outdoors @thriveoutdoors.bsky.social · 5d

📽️For more info on Active Play, watch an Active Play session delivered by one of our amazing charity delivery partners CALA.
vimeo.com/887700415?fl...

Active Play In Schools With CALA

This is "Active Play In Schools With CALA" by Inspiring Scotland on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

vimeo.com

Thrive Outdoors @thriveoutdoors.bsky.social · 5d

Active Play is fun, inclusive and of course active! The programme helps girls get into sport by building confidence, competence, and connection with peers - all of which are essential for participation in sport.

#ActivePlay #SheCanSheWill

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Thrive Outdoors @thriveoutdoors.bsky.social · 5d

🧵Did you know that it's Scottish Women and Girls in Sport Week!

Active Play helps children to develop fundamental movement skills such as running, jumping, catching and throwing. These skills are the basis of all sports and physical activity. 🤸‍♀️ ⛹‍♀️

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Thrive Outdoors @thriveoutdoors.bsky.social · 5d

📣There is less than a week left to apply for the Outdoor Community Play Main Grants Fund!

This fund supports Scottish charities to deliver free, child-led outdoor play in SIMD 1 and 2 communities.

Find out more and apply here 👉 inspiringscotland.org.uk/fund/outdoor...

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Thrive Outdoors @thriveoutdoors.bsky.social · 15d

Happy Friday!

Take a look at our resource: Discovering nature with babies and young children. 💜

Our resource helps practitioners support families in building strong, joyful connections to nature.🌼🌱

thriveoutdoors.org.uk/resource/sta...

Starting Out to Play Guidance - Thrive Outdoors

Starting out to play: Discovering nature with babies and young children. Guidance for practitioners working with parents, families, and carers

thriveoutdoors.org.uk

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Thrive Outdoors @thriveoutdoors.bsky.social · 16d

Canada's action 10 years ago inspired Scotland's own national position statement.

We are delighted to endorse Canada's latest Position Statement on Active Outdoor Play which celebrates progress and outlines a shared path forward. 🤸🌳

⬇️
www.outdoorplaycanada.ca/aop10/

#AOP10 #outdoorplay2025

Thrive Outdoors @thriveoutdoors.bsky.social · 19d

Maths and Numeracy in real life contexts (preferably outdoors of course!) has a huge impact on learners. [email protected] have brought together great resources & support for everyone!

Maths Week Scotland @mathsweek.scot · 20d

Are you ready to go wild for maths?!

#MathsWeekScot officially kicks off tomorrow. Here's a quick overview to get ready:

Families >>
mathsweek.scot/families
and
bit.ly/MWSFamilyEve...

Schools >>
mathsweek.scot/schools
and
bit.ly/MWSSchoolsEv...

#MathsToday #UKMathsChatr #EduSky 🎓

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Thrive Outdoors @thriveoutdoors.bsky.social · 19d

Spaces left on the Walkshop this weekend beginning at the lovely Kinnoull Shed #Perthshire Learn more about events & training thriveoutdoors.org.uk. Each unique Walkshop is aims to help you engage with the #nature & #heritage of outdoor places. #OutdoorLearning #play #natureconnection Join us!

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Thrive Outdoors @thriveoutdoors.bsky.social · 23d

A great day at #csgnGathering25 yesterday. Some takeaways - collaboration & partnership are key, across sectors & across spaces. Investing not just in nature but in communities. @csgreennetwork.bsky.social @scottishwater.bsky.social @smallworldconsult.bsky.social @edscotlfs.bsky.social

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Thrive Outdoors @thriveoutdoors.bsky.social · 24d

There is still time to sign up for the last few tickets for tomorrow's Place-based Walkshop in Edinburgh. Learn more buytickets.at/thriveoutdoo... #OutdoorPlay #OutdoorLearning

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Thrive Outdoors @thriveoutdoors.bsky.social · 26d

Inspiring Scotland is delivering this programme on behalf of the Scottish Government, and it runs alongside the Outdoor Community Play Incubator Programme.

Thrive Outdoors @thriveoutdoors.bsky.social · 26d

The application window opens today and will close on the 10th of October 2025.

Organisations can find out more about the funding criteria and apply to the fund here 👉https://inspiringscotland.org.uk/fund/outdoor-community-play-main-grants-fund/

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Thrive Outdoors @thriveoutdoors.bsky.social · 26d

Scottish Registered Charities can receive up to £20,000 per year, as well as capacity building support and opportunities to share and learn from other organisations across Scotland.

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Thrive Outdoors @thriveoutdoors.bsky.social · 26d

📣Applications are now open for the Outdoor Community Play Main Grants Fund 2026-2028!

Funding is available for community-based opportunities for children and families to play outdoors in local green, blue, and grey spaces, using the Play Ranger model.

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Thrive Outdoors @thriveoutdoors.bsky.social · Sep 11

Take a look at
@savechildrensco.bsky.social
newly launched policy call here 🔽
i.stci.uk/dam/a-better...

i.stci.uk

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Thrive Outdoors @thriveoutdoors.bsky.social · Sep 11

Every family should have the foundations it needs to thrive.

We’re joining @savechildrensco.bsky.social
to call for Scotland’s political parties to do #BetterforBabies and make sure every family has the starting foundations they need to flourish.

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Thrive Outdoors @thriveoutdoors.bsky.social · Sep 9

Grants of up to £5,000 and capacity building support for rural and remote community groups to deliver free, child-led outdoor play opportunities.

Apply here👉 inspiringscotland.org.uk/fund/ocp-inc...

Outdoor Community Play Incubator Programme - Inspiring Scotland

inspiringscotland.org.uk

Thrive Outdoors @thriveoutdoors.bsky.social · Sep 9

If you would like to see open access outdoor play opportunities in your remote/rural community, this programme will provide you with the development support required to put your idea into action 🌱

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Thrive Outdoors @thriveoutdoors.bsky.social · Sep 9

📣The Outdoor Community Play Incubator Programme is now open for applications!

Apply here👉 inspiringscotland.org.uk/fund/ocp-inc...

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Thrive Outdoors @thriveoutdoors.bsky.social · Sep 5

An opportunity to develop place-based learning practice and explore your local spaces! @creativestar.bsky.social @edscotlfs.bsky.social

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Thrive Outdoors @thriveoutdoors.bsky.social · Sep 2

2 weeks to go to Place-based Walkshop #UHI #Inverness . Learn more & book your space at thriveoutdoors.org.uk/what-we-offe... Discover new ways to explore & share #OutdoorLearning #nature #heritage @eyscotland.bsky.social @glasgowcc.bsky.social #Perth @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social

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Thrive Outdoors @thriveoutdoors.bsky.social · Sep 1

The Outdoor Community Play Incubator Programme is now open for applications!

You can apply by submitting an expression of interest here 👉 inspiringscotland.org.uk/fund/ocp-inc...

Thrive Outdoors @thriveoutdoors.bsky.social · Aug 25

We are excited to offer additional Walkshops. Come join us & explore nature & heritage on your doorstep. Comments from previous participants - 'Inspiring', 'Authentic', 'Practical'. 🌳🥾

Thrive Outdoors @thriveoutdoors.bsky.social · Aug 25

Announcing new #ThriveOutdoors Place-based Walkshop dates & locations. Perfect for educators, practitioners, and community leaders! Learn more & register via: thriveoutdoors.org.uk/what-we-offe... #OutdoorLearning #CommunityLearning
#EarlyYears #Primary #Inverness #Edinburgh #Perth #Glasgow

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