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Thrive Outdoors

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Improving the health, wellbeing & development of Scotland’s children by leading on the development & delivery of outdoor play & learning. For more info: thriveoutdoors.org.uk

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Thrive Outdoors @thriveoutdoors.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
Global perspectives: an exploration of what Scotland can learn from Australia's long-standing play movement - from rebellious beginnings to new land-based approaches that honour local heritage and culture @playaustralia.bsky.social @playscotland.bsky.social thriveoutdoors.org.uk/play-lessons...
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Global Perspectives on Outdoor Play: Lessons from Scotland and Australia - Thrive Outdoors
A visit from Australia, provides Learning and Development Lead, Henry Mathias to reflect on how far play provision has come, and where it might go next.
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Thrive Outdoors @thriveoutdoors.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
Tomorrow is World Children's Day. We are at Urban95 Glasgow Child Friendly City Summit with colleagues making outdoor play a reality for all children. Join over 100 signatories to the National Position Statement on play here tinyurl.com/ffbdpjh6 #Urban95 #Glasgow #outdoorplay #WorldChildren'sDay
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Thrive Outdoors @thriveoutdoors.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Tomorrow is Outdoor Classroom Day! We work everyday to make outdoor play & learning a reality for children in Scotland. What makes a great space? Learn more inspiringscotland.org.uk/publication/... and thriveoutdoors.org.uk/resource/wha... @outdoorclassroom.bsky.social @edscotlfs.bsky.social
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Education Scotland Learning for Sustainability @edscotlfs.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
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/
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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!
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Thrive Outdoors @thriveoutdoors.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
🧵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 · 06/10/2025
📣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 · 26/09/2025
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...
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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
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Thrive Outdoors @thriveoutdoors.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
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
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Thrive Outdoors @thriveoutdoors.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
Maths and Numeracy in real life contexts (preferably outdoors of course!) has a huge impact on learners. Again@mathsweek.scot have brought together great resources & support for everyone!
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Thrive Outdoors @thriveoutdoors.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
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 · 18/09/2025
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 · 17/09/2025
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 · 15/09/2025
📣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 · 11/09/2025
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 · 09/09/2025
📣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 · 02/09/2025
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 · 01/09/2025
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...
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Thrive Outdoors @thriveoutdoors.bsky.social · 25/08/2025
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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Thrive Outdoors @thriveoutdoors.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
What is an Incubator Programme? 🤔 The Outdoor Community Play Incubator Programme will award community groups and charities in rural and remote areas with grants of up to £5,000 and provide capacity building and development support. to deliver free, child-led outdoor play.
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Ramblers Scotland @ramblersscotland.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
❗ High risk of wildfire for nearly all of Scotland during much of the coming week. It should barely need saying but still, please shout it from the rooftops... 📣 It is simply not responsible to have a campfire when the wildfire risk is high.
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Scottish heatwave sparks tenth wildfire warning
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is urging the public to avoid using naked flames outdoors from August 13 to August 19.
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Thrive Outdoors @thriveoutdoors.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
📣 Funding Alert! Awards of up to £5,000 and capacity building support are available for rural groups to deliver free, child-led outdoor play. Find out more, and submit an expression of interest here 👉https://inspiringscotland.org.uk/fund/ocp-incubator-programme/
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Thrive Outdoors @thriveoutdoors.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
Join us in discovering practical steps to deepen play, learning & experiences outdoors. Look forward to seeing you at our next event on Small Loose Parts Play, 4th Sept 25! Book & learn more about the many different ways we can support you thriveoutdoors.org.uk/what-we-offe...
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Thrive Outdoors @thriveoutdoors.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
Join us at a hands on session. Learn how natural & scrap materials can be used to support creativity, curiosity, collaboration. Ideal for educators, practitioners. Visit thriveoutdoors.org.uk/what-we-offe... to book your place! 🌳🐚🍁 #outdoorlearning #outdoorplay #cpd @inspiringscotland.bsky.social
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Thrive Outdoors @thriveoutdoors.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
Tickets still available for our 'Walkshop' where you will be guided on a short walk to illustrate a place-based approach. 🗓️ Tue 29th July, 10.30am- 12.30pm 📍 Start at Inspiring Scotland Office 🚶‍♀️ Guided walk led by Henry Mathias More info and to register ⬇️ www.tickettailor.com/events/thriv...
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Thrive Outdoors @thriveoutdoors.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
🍃Every place has a story to tell... Join us for a Walkshop on the 29th July in Slateford, Edinburgh! Led by Henry Mathais, this session is perfect for educators, practitioners, and community leaders! Learn more & register ⬇️ www.tickettailor.com/events/thriv...
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Buy tickets – Thrive Outdoors - Place-based Walkshop, Edinburgh – Inspiring Scotland
Every place has a story to tell! You will leave the Walkshop with knowledge and enthusiasm for exploring familiar and unfamilia...
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Thrive Outdoors @thriveoutdoors.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
🌳Does your family have a local play park you love? The Scottish Government is reviewing local play parks and needs your input. 📝Share your views & help shape future practice by taking this survey: forms.office.com/e/WkPx8TnJwW
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Maths Week Scotland @handle.invalid · 26/06/2025
Oh we do like to be beside the seaside... Keep your maths skills fresh over the summer holidays, with our fun maths-themed games and activities to do at the beach! 🐚 www.mathsweek.scot/n... #MathsWeekScot #STEMeducation #SummerHolidays #BeachGames #OutdoorLearning #MathsToday #UKMathsCht #tmwyk
Different types of shell arranged in a symmetrical repeating pattern on sand.
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Thrive Outdoors @thriveoutdoors.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
Holidays are almost upon us! Looking ahead to July & beyond, see updated thriveoutdoors.org.uk/what-we-offer/ for news of CPD, Consultancy, Professional Leadership & Events. Practical skills & knottier issues. Contact us directly to discuss how we can support you & your team outdoors.
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Includem @includem.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
🚨 We're Hiring! 🚨 Could you be our new Communications Officer? 🧩£28,128 (pro-rata) 🧩21 hours per week 🧩 Based in our Glasgow office (hybrid working). Find out more ➡️ includem.org/vacancy/comm...
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Thrive Outdoors @thriveoutdoors.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
Celebrating the launch of Starting Out to Play @inspiringscotland.bsky.social supporting nature connection for babies & young children. Families at 3D Drumchapel enjoyed sights, sounds & tranquility that long grass, mature trees & sunshine provides. More thriveoutdoors.org.uk/resource/sta...
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Thrive Outdoors @thriveoutdoors.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
To mark #InfantMentalHealthAwarenessWeek we had a lovely time in the sun with the wonderful 3D Drumchapel and Scottish Forestry celebrating the launch of Starting Out To Play. This is a resource to encourage connection between babies and the natural environment 🌿🌞
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Thrive Outdoors @thriveoutdoors.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
🔔 Final call! The application deadline for the Bright Start Breakfasts fund is Monday the 2nd of June 📅 Apply now 👉 inspiringscotland.org.uk/fund/bright-... The application process takes on average 40 minutes to complete. #BrightStartBreakfasts
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Thrive Outdoors @thriveoutdoors.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
We are at the Children in Scotland conference. Come and say hi! 👋
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Inspiring Scotland @inspiringscotland.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
We’re at the Children in Scotland conference today and tomorrow! Come along to our stall to chat with the intandem mentoring and @thriveoutdoors.bsky.social teams about our work to improve the life chances of babies, children, and young people. #CiSAC25 #SpaceforVoices
Stall in a conference exhibition hall with publications laid out on a table and banners on the sides for intandem mentoring and Thrive Outdoors.
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Thrive Outdoors @thriveoutdoors.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
📣A reminder that the deadline to apply to the Bright Start Breakfasts Fund is fast approaching! 🌞 Bright Start Breakfasts is part of the Scottish Government's commitment to tackling child poverty and supporting families. 🗓️ Deadline apply: 2nd June ♥️ More info on how to apply in the comments.
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Thrive Outdoors @thriveoutdoors.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
📢There is just over one week left to apply to the #BrightStartBreakfasts Fund! It's open to a range of applicants, including: 🏫Primary schools 🏫Special schools 📍Local Authorities 🫶Third sector organisations 👨‍👧Registered childcare providers 🤸‍♀️Activity providers
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Thrive Outdoors @thriveoutdoors.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
📢 Calling all schools, charities, and community organisations (and more!) The Bright Start Breakfasts fund is open for applications. Help us provide breakfasts to primary aged children in Scotland. Find out more and apply here 👉https://inspiringscotland.org.uk/fund/bright-start-breakfasts
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Thrive Outdoors @thriveoutdoors.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
🥣 Breakfast clubs ensure children begin their day nourished and ready to learn and offers vital support for parents. Apply for the Bright Start Breakfasts fund to support breakfast clubs in your community 👉https://inspiringscotland.org.uk/fund/bright-start-breakfasts/ #BrightStartBreakfasts
Graphic announcing the "Bright Start Breakfasts Fund" is open for applications. It states that schools, charities, and community groups in Scotland are eligible to apply. The fund supports expanding breakfast clubs for primary school children and their families. The application deadline is 2nd June 2025. Logos of the Scottish Government and Inspiring Scotland appear at the bottom.
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Thrive Outdoors @thriveoutdoors.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
🚨 New Fund Alert! The Bright Start Breakfasts Fund is now open for applications. Apply now to create new breakfast clubs and expand existing provision 👉https://inspiringscotland.org.uk/fund/bright-start-breakfasts/ #BrightStartBreakfasts
The image is an announcement for the "Bright Start Breakfasts Fund." It includes the following text: "New Fund Alert! Schools, charities, and community groups in Scotland can apply. The Fund aims to increase access to breakfast clubs across Scotland for primary school children and their families. Open for applications: Wednesday 14th May." There are logos at the bottom for the Scottish Government and Inspiring Scotland. On the right side, there is a graphic of a sun with rays, a bowl of cereal, and an apple with the text "Bright Start Breakfasts Fund" inside the sun.
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Thrive Outdoors @thriveoutdoors.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
📢New fund Alert! Bright Start Breakfasts Fund will open for applications on Wednesday 14th May ☀️ Funding will be for creating new breakfast clubs and expanding existing provision. #BrightStartBreakfasts
A logo for the "Bright Start Breakfasts Fund" featuring a sun with rays, a bowl of cereal with a spoon, and an apple. The text "Bright Start Breakfasts Fund" is written in blue on the sun.
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Thrive Outdoors @thriveoutdoors.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
We'll be at Children in Scotland's Annual Conference in Glasgow on the 28th & 29th of May! On day 2, you can find us delivering a workshop on building inclusive outdoor community play across Scotland for children with ASN with East Lothian Play Association 🌱
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Inspiring Scotland @inspiringscotland.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
Back by popular demand: Brand Strategy for Charities 📆 Wednesday 28th May, 1:30-3:00PM After several successful sessions, Steven Doherty is returning with his tried and tested Brand Strategy workshop! Register: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/8c4d24...
Brand strategy for charities, with Steven Doherty. Online workshop covering the main areas of brand strategy, tips for developing your brand, and case studies from charity projects. Wednesday 28 May 1:30-3:00pm.
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