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Learning through Landscapes@ltlnews· Jun 23

As the global average temperature continues to climb, extreme weather events like the heatwave baking Europe this week will become more and more common 🌡️ #ClimateAdaptation has never been more important, which is why we're delighted to make our School Grounds Audit tool available for free to all.

A temperature gun recording a temperature of 37.8 degrees Celsius during a school grounds audit.

Learning through Landscapes@ltlnews· Jun 18

Three days left to apply for £12k to transform your school grounds! ⏰ In partnership with @wwf.org.uk, we're giving 10 schools year-long training and support to embed nature-based play in nature-rich spaces via the Happy By Nature Fund. Apply before 11:59pm on Sunday! 👉 ltl.org.uk/projects/hap...

A graphic featuring a photo of schoolchildren sitting in the grass, creating artwork using natural materials. Over the photo, text reads "Apply for the Happy By Nature Fund until 21 June".

Learning through Landscapes@ltlnews· Jun 3

Become a qualified Forest Kindergarten practitioner this summer 🌲 Join us in Glasgow for this 3-day interactive course, designed to ensure you have the knowledge and processes in place to run your own Forest Kindergarten sessions in your setting. Book your place now: ltl.org.uk/event/forest...

Forest Kindergarten Training Course. Book your place on this Learning through Landscapes training course in Glasgow, Scotland from 5 - 7 August 2026 for £450 per head including VAT.

Learning through Landscapes@ltlnews· May 21

Today, we're celebrating #OutdoorClassroomDay at Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Ynyswen! 🥳 Pupils are brightening up this misty Outdoor Classroom Day with some colourful leaf painting. As proud guardians of the campaign, it's a joy to spend the day seeing the benefits of outdoor learning and play firsthand!

Members of the LtL team chatting with the pupils of Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Ynyswen in the school grounds on Outdoor Classroom Day.

A Learning through Landscapes flag with a misty forest visible in the background.

Pupils enjoying some outdoor leaf painting on a tarpaulin in the school grounds.

A member of the LtL team with paint on her nose and cheek, laughing in the school grounds.

Learning through Landscapes@ltlnews· May 8

Happy 100th birthday, Sir David Attenborough 💚🌍 Thank you for sharing the joys of connecting with nature, for inspiring millions to care for our planet, and for all the ways you have supported Learning through Landscapes over the years, first as a founding trustee and then as our patron.

Learning through Landscapes@ltlnews· Apr 2

We're celebrating 10 years of Local School Nature Grants — and you're invited 🥳 This summer, we're hosting five fully-funded CPD and networking events, and we'd love you to join us. Visit our blog to find out about dates, locations, eligibility and how to get a ticket! 👉 ltl.org.uk/we-are-plann...

A graphic featuring a photo of children laughing as they dance on the grass with celebratory balloons. Over the photo, text reads "Join us at our Local School Nature Grants celebration events!"

Learning through Landscapes@ltlnews· Mar 18

Only a handful of places left on our upcoming Lead Teacher in Outdoor Learning course! Join us in Stirling next month for two days of training where we'll equip you with the practical skills and knowledge you need to embed outdoor learning at your school. Book now 👉 ltl.org.uk/outdoor-lear...

Lead Teacher in Outdoor Learning. Book your place on this Learning through Landscapes training course in Stirling, Scotland from 21-22 April 2026 for £295 per head.

Learning through Landscapes@ltlnews· Feb 22

"The children benefit so much from the calming, inquisitive effect of this experience." Join us in Stirling next month for our most comprehensive training course for early years professionals. Book your place on our upcoming Forest Kindergarten Leader course now! 👉 ltl.org.uk/outdoor-lear...

Forest Kindergarten Training Course. Book your place on this Learning through Landscapes training course in Stirling, Scotland from 24 -26 March 2026 for £375 per head plus VAT.

Learning through Landscapes@ltlnews· Feb 5

Looking to take outdoor learning further at your school? Become a Lead Teacher in Outdoor Learning this April! This two-day course will equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to embed outdoor learning across the curriculum and the school community. Book now 👉 ltl.org.uk/outdoor-lear...

Learning through Landscapes@ltlnews· Jan 12

Local School Nature Grants are back for 2026! 🥳 We're offering: - Two hours of outdoor learning training for your staff; - £500 worth of outdoor equipment; - A climate curriculum pack worth £150; - A climate audit of your site; and more! Apply before 13 March 👉 ltl.org.uk/projects/loc...

A graphic featuring a photo of a secondary school pupil, smiling as she holds a plant up to the camera. Over the photo, text reads "Apply for a Local School Nature Grant until 13 March".

Learning through Landscapes@ltlnews· Jan 5

We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Juliet Robertson last week. Juliet was an inspirational and passionate advocate for outdoor learning and play, and a wonderful human being. She will be sorely missed by all at Learning through Landscapes 🤍

A close up of sunflowers with a bumblebee foraging at the centre of one of them.

Learning through Landscapes@ltlnews· Dec 1

Young children are happier and healthier when they can play outdoors 🌱 That's why My Nature Play is offering training, clothing, and personalised support to 170 early years settings across England, Wales, and Scotland to help them get outdoors more regularly. Apply now 👉 ltl.org.uk/projects/my-...

A graphic featuring a photo of two children outdoors in their early years setting, showing a leaf to the camera. Over the photo, text reads "Apply for My Nature Play until 4 January".

Learning through Landscapes@ltlnews· Nov 19

The report reflects the positive impact of outdoor learning, play, and nature connection on school communities, and evidences some positive changes in the Scottish school estate since the 2005 survey. However, it also reveals the work left to do. Our CEO, Matt Robinson, reflects on the project:

A quote from Matt Robinson, CEO of Learning through Landscapes, which reads: “We're extremely grateful to the teachers who volunteered their valuable time to support the survey. The interest in this huge piece of research, capturing evidence from over 1000 Scottish schools, is an indication of how strongly educators value their grounds. "The survey will inform LtL’s work within the schools grounds sector, supporting schools to get the most from their outdoor spaces. Importantly, it also provides robust evidence for the need for policy change and better collaboration."

Learning through Landscapes@ltlnews· Nov 19

The final report from the Scottish School Grounds Survey 2025 has now been published in partnership with @playscotland.bsky.social and @naturescot.bsky.social! Visit our website to read in full, along with the summary report and the reports from the 2005 survey. 👉 ltl.org.uk/projects/sco...

The front page of "The Scottish School Grounds Survey Report 2025 by Professor John H. McKendrick", showing two images of primary school children engaging in outdoor activities in two different types of school grounds. In the first image, the children are working together to carry a fallen branch through their leafy grounds. In the second image, the children are running and sliding down a tarpaulin on a grassy bank with houses visible beyond the fence behind them. The title of the report is printed in white text at the top of the cover, with the logos of the partner organisations, Learning through Landscapes, NatureScot, and Play Scotland printed on a white banner at the bottom of the cover.

Learning through Landscapes@ltlnews· Nov 7

We're seeking a partner to work with us on our new #EarlyYears project! 📣 My Nature Play will support 170 early years settings across the UK to spend more time in nature. Are you the ideal organisation to help share the impacts? Download the full tender and apply now! 👉 ltl.org.uk/work-for-us/...

Learning through Landscapes@ltlnews· Oct 13

Apply for the Happy By Nature Fund 📣 In partnership with @wwf.org.uk, we're offering grants, guidance, and support to help 10 schools transform their outdoor spaces for nature, learning, and play. Could your school be one of them? Visit out website to learn more! Apply 👉 ltl.org.uk/projects/hap...

A graphic featuring a photo of two primary school children in red and grey school uniforms, laughing happily against the leafy backdrop of their school grounds as they enjoy an outdoor activity as part of the Happy By Nature programme. Over the photo, text reads "Apply for the Happy By Nature Fund until 9 November".

Learning through Landscapes@ltlnews· Oct 5

This #WorldTeachersDay, we want to thank teachers around the world for the incredible work you do 💚 We're especially grateful to those who help more children and young people enjoy the benefits of time in nature by taking learning and play outdoors during the school day. Thank you, teachers!

As part of Learning through Landscapes' Climate School 180 project, children gather on outdoor wooden seating with their teacher to discuss making changes to their school grounds.

Learning through Landscapes@ltlnews· Sep 30

Have your say about Learning for Sustainability in Scotland 📢 The Exploring Learning for Sustainability survey seeks responses from a range of educators to help researchers understand how LfS practices are developing. Complete the survey before 27 October! 👉 qualtrics.ucl.ac.uk/jfe/for...

Please join this online survey and help us to better understand the national picture of Learning for Sustainability across Scotland. Please contact: Prof. Lizzie Rushton (lizzie.rushton@stir.ac.uk) and Dr Beth Christie (beth.christie@ed.ac.uk) for further information.

Learning through Landscapes@ltlnews· Sep 28

This Thursday is #NationalPoetryDay ✍️ What better way to celebrate than by taking lessons outdoors? On our website, you can find everything you need to take poetry out into nature on 2 October. Why not get started with our advice for teaching literacy outdoors? 👉 ltl.org.uk/news/literacy-ou...

A primary school girl using her senses to write a nature poem about a tree in the school grounds. She is crouching on the grass and touching the bark of a tree trunk whilst writing on her clipboard.

Learning through Landscapes@ltlnews· Aug 26

This new school year, embed outdoor learning throughout the curriculum! Book our Foundations Outdoors training for the whole team to take your practice to the next level 👇 Early Years: ltl.org.uk/training/early-y... Primary: ltl.org.uk/training/primary... Secondary: ltl.org.uk/training/seconda...

Children learning maths outdoors in their school playground.

Learning through Landscapes@ltlnews· Aug 13

The Exploring Learning for Sustainability in Scotland survey seeks to better understand how LfS practices are developing across a range of schools and educational settings. If you're an educator in Scotland, please complete the survey before 27 October: qualtrics.ucl.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_...

A graphic featuring text which reads, 'Exploring Learning for Sustainability. Please join this online survey and help us to better understand the national picture of Learning for Sustainability across Scotland. Start by scanning the QR code.' Below the text and the QR code, there are logos for the University of Stirling, the University of Edinburgh, the University of Glasgow, and UCL Centre for Climate Change and Sustainability Education. Below, more text reads, 'Please contact: Prof. Lizzie Rushton (lizzie.rushton@stir.ac.uk) and Dr Beth Christie (beth.christie@ed.ac.uk for further information.'

Learning through Landscapes@ltlnews· Jun 26

When school grounds aren't designed with our changing climate in mind, the risk of flooding becomes increasingly likely ☔️ Learn more about the state of Scotland's school grounds by reading the summary findings from the 2025 Scottish School Grounds survey. Read: ltl.org.uk/projects/sco...

34% of primary schools have issues with flooding on site, according to the results of the 2025 Scottish School Grounds survey.

Learning through Landscapes@ltlnews· Jun 20

In our warming climate, trees help to cool down school grounds and also provide meaningful opportunities for nature connection 🌳 Learn more about the state of Scotland's school grounds by reading the summary findings from the 2025 Scottish School Grounds survey. Read: ltl.org.uk/projects/sco...

38% of schools have fewer than five trees, according to the results of the 2025 Scottish School Grounds Survey.

Learning through Landscapes@ltlnews· Jun 16

We're delighted to share the key findings from our Scottish School Grounds Survey 2025, carried out by Professor John McKendrick, and administered in partnership with @playscotland.bsky.social and @naturescot.bsky.social. View the summary report here: ltl.org.uk/projects/sco...

The front page of the "School Grounds in Scotland in 2025: Key Points and Reflections from a 'State of the Nation' Report" showing asphalt school grounds on one half of the cover contrasted with rich green school grounds on the other. The title of the report is printed in white text on a green banner at the top of the cover, with the logos of the partner organisations, Learning through Landscapes, NatureScot, and Play Scotland printed on a white banner at the bottom of the cover.

Learning through Landscapes@ltlnews· Jun 13

Earlier this year, educators from across Scotland took part in the 2025 Scottish School Grounds Survey. Next week, we will share the summary findings from the survey, offering valuable insights into the state of the country's school grounds. Learn more about the project 👉 ltl.org.uk/projects/sco...

Representing around 40% of all Scottish schools, over 1000 educators responded to the 2025 Scottish School Grounds Survey within one month.

Learning through Landscapes@ltlnews· Jun 11

We're proud to support the Raising the Nation Play Commission’s call for a National Play Strategy for England 🤸 On International Day of Play, read the final report of the year-long independent inquiry, #EverythingToPlayFor, published by @cfyounglives.bsky.social. Read: cfyl.org.uk/report/Every...

A quote from Executive Chair of Centre for Young Lives, Baroness Anne Longfield, which reads, "Children really have everything to play for: their health, wellbeing, happiness, learning, and development depends on our ability to reignite the role of play."

Learning through Landscapes@ltlnews· Jun 10

Mary Jackson is speaking at the Education Buildings Wales Conference 2025! If you'd like to learn about creating inspiring spaces for outdoor learning, book your place to join Mary in Cardiff on 1 July. Find out more 👉 invt.io/1fxbdypj9y3

Mary Jackson, Head of Education and Communities at Learning through Landscapes, is speaking at Education Buildings Wales 2025 at Cardiff University on 1 July.

Learning through Landscapes@ltlnews· Jun 4

Ready for International Day of Play? 🤸 This year's theme is 'Choose play every day', a reminder for all of us to take decisions that prioritise play. Browse our resources to help you embrace play with your pupils on 11 June! Activities: ltl.org.uk/free-resourc... Guidance: ltl.org.uk/publications/

Children building a den while playing outdoors in woodland.

Learning through Landscapes@ltlnews· May 20

In 2015, we launched the award-winning Polli:Nation project, engaging 250 schools with learning about pollinators and transforming school grounds into pollinator-friendly habitats. This #WorldBeeDay, take a look at the impacts of this work in a short video from the follow up project, Polli:Gen 🐝

Learning through Landscapes@ltlnews· May 8

Sir David Attenborough captures the spirit of #OutdoorClassroomDay. At its heart, it's about helping children to enjoy the outdoors and all the benefits it brings 💚 On his 99th birthday, his message is more relevant than ever. Do you have a memory of a key experience that connected you with nature?