The National Network for Outdoor Learning brings together organisations (including representatives from Government, Councils, professional bodies), schools and the third sector, who support and deliver Outdoor Learning in Scotland.
The Network aims to ensure that there is a clear voice and strategic approach to supporting, promoting, and delivering quality Outdoor Learning experiences to all.
It hosts networking and information sharing events, with 2 per year currently planned.
- A spring event will support teachers and practitioners who would like to develop new skills, enhance existing ones and create partnerships with different organisations.
- An autumn event will support those who have a more strategic role in delivery, with keynotes relating to government policy and international Outdoor Learning developments.
Our volunteer steering group is made up of: -
Local Authority Representatives
Jane Jackson (Falkirk)
Natalie White (East Ayrshire)
Andrew Bagnall (Bangholm Outdoor Centre, Edinburgh)
Third Sector Representatives
Matt Robinson (Learning through Landscapes)
Lisa Sneddon (Keep Scotland Beautiful)
Toby Clark (John Muir Trust)
Joanne Dempster (Dumfries House, The Prince's Foundation)
Martin Davidson (Outward Bound Trust)
Uniformed Groups Representative
Neil Baird (Scouts)
Higher Education Representative
David Girling (University of the Highlands and Islands)
Independent Schools Representative
Des Bagshaw (St Aloysius' school)
Environment and Forestry Representatives
Sally York (Scottish Forestry)
Alison Cush (Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park)
Independent Representative
Alison Motion (self-employed)
As NNOL we co-ordinate carefully with:
Much of our effort is working with and informing:
Education Recovery Group, Scottish Government
You can see our membership reach on our map: