Childhood and nature: a survey on changing relationships with nature across generations
A quantitative study which explores the difference in contact with nature between today's generation of children and that of their parents' generation
Children in the outdoors literature review
A literature review of research on health and the outdoors which highlights the ways researchers have examined the links and reported causality and effects of being outdoors for children's health and wellbeing.
Early Years: Visions and Values for Outdoor Play
This paper, published by Learning through Landscapes, outlines the core values for high quality outdoor experiences for young children.
Education Outside the Classroom
Produced by the House of Commons Education and Skills Committee in 2005, this report examines a wide range of outdoor learning experiences.
Engagement with Scotland's National Parks and National Nature Reserves
Study commissioned by Scotland's National Parks and Scottish Natural Heritage to understand barriers to groups accessing the two Scottish National Parks.
Expanding the horizons of outdoor play
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This short paper is designed as a starting point for practitioners. It was developed by Creative Star and funded by Forestry Commission Scotland and the GCV Green Network.
Forest kindergarten feasibility study
The report considers factors surrounding the use of local woodlands by pre-school establishments across Glasgow City and the Clyde Valley.
Forest school: evidence for restorative health
Funded by Forestry Commission Scotland and the Economic and Social Research Council, this research explores whether forest settings can offer psychological benefits to adolescents.
Green Exercise: the physical and mental health benefits of green exercise
Produced by the University of Essex, this report examines the complementary roles of nature, exercise and diet in physical and emotional wellbeing.
HMIE: outdoor learning provision made by schools
Statements relating to outdoor learning extracted from HMIE reports and some common features identified by HMIE of quality learning outdoors.
Learning out of the classroom: freelance providers Quality Badge report
This report considers the freelance practitioners and the Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Badge scheme which operates in England.
Learning out of the classroom: The teacher's perspective
Report published in 2009 by the Education Travel Group and is a survey of 400 schools in England, both primary and secondary, of how teachers value learning outside the classroom.
Managing risk in play provision: an implementation guide
Report discussing the balance between keeping children and young people safe and providing opportunities for play.
Nothing ventured: balancing risks and benefits
Report which aims to challenge the myths surrounding risk, adventure and school visits, by supporting a balanced approach to health and safety in outdoor and adventurous settings.
Out There - Sport Scotland
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A Sport Scotland statement and policy position on countryside sports. The purpose of 'Out There' is to inform of Sport Scotland policy position on, and it's aspirations for, countryside sports.
Outdoor Education in Scotland: A Summary of Recent Research
This report summarises seven pieces of research, making pertinent links across specific findings, about outdoor learning in Scotland.
Outdoor education: the views of providers from different contexts in Scotland
The views of outdoor education providers on the current state of outdoor education provision and how it could be improved.
Out-of-classroom Learning: A Practical Guide for School and Teachers
The document outlines the contribution and benefits of learning outside the classroom, including the range of partner providers and their contribution to learning.
Physical activity at forest school
This research investigated the value of the outdoor learning programme Forest School as a source of school time physical activity.
Recognition of young people's achievements in outdoor learning activities
What ways, and to what extent, are young people's achievements in the outdoors are recognised, both by SQA awards and by other award schemes.
Research into residential opportunities available for young people through schools
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This report, produced by the Scout Association and the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, looks at a range of factors in the provision of residential opportunities in England and Wales.
School grounds in Scotland research report
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Current attitudes towards and use of Scottish school grounds in order to inform national debate on how to target resources more effectively.
Scotland's National Parks and National Nature Reserves: Overcoming Barriers to Engagement
Study examining why some people from areas of social exclusion do not currently make better use of Scotland’s two National Parks and National Nature Reserves.
Teachers' approaches and attitudes to engaging with the natural heritage through the curriculum
Examines the educational drivers which encourage teaching about the natural heritage outdoors.
Work placement opportunities for school pupils with outdoor activity providers
This report examines outdoor work placement opportunities in the Badenoch and Strathspey area.
Working with local authorities to deliver first-hand experience of the natural heritage through the formal education sector
Published in December 2006, this report investigated the current policy, curricum and assessment guidellines concerning outdoor learning and the natural heritage.
Young people's interaction with natural heritage through outdoor learning
This report aims to show how different types, durations and locations for outdoor learning provide different kinds of opportunities for interaction with nature and different learning outcomes.
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