Pupils in South Lanarkshire to pilot outdoor learning initiative

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Youngsters at seven Lanarkshire schools and nurseries will begin trialling an outdoor learning programme next year which aims to support pupils in connecting with nature.Environmental charity Keep Scotland Beautiful is launching Learning About Forests (LEAF) with a pilot running from January to July, with the hope of opening it up to all schools in August.South Lanarkshire pupils at Carmichael Primary in Biggar, Craigbank Primary in Larkhall, Glasgow Oakwood Busy Bees in Rutherglen, Grand-Y-Care Academy in Lanark and St Vincent's Primary in East Kilbride will take part in the programme; along with those at North Lanarkshire facilities Calderview family learning in Airdrie and Craighalbert Centre in Cumbernauld.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android A total of 55 schools and nurseries from 21 council areas will be part of the pilot and will take part in training to help support them in working through the award, and their feedback will help shape the award to make it as accessible as possible.

Nicola Davidson from Keep Scotland Beautiful told Lanarkshire Live : “We are delighted to announce the 55 schools that will form our LEAF pilot programme. “These schools, while working towards their Learning for Sustainability goals, are also helping us develop the programme for other schools in the country.“By