Outdoor Learning Continuing Professional Development Courses for the 13/14 terms are now available for booking. Why not get yourself upgraded and sign up on one of the many East Lothian Council Outdoor Learning Service CPD courses and programmes available to enhance your Outdoor Learning. As with previous years in 2013/14 there are many opportunities to… Continue reading CPD Outdoor Learning Staff Development v.2013/14 essential upgrade!
Author: Bill Stephen
I am an Outdoor Education Teacher. I work for the East Lothian Outdoor Education Service.
Primary Outdoor Learning Days 2013/14
The Outdoor Learning Service hosts short sessions (half day or less) at a number of venues throughout the county available to all primary schools. This years Primary Outdoor Learning Days have been very much in demand. Thanks to all again for participating in these successful days. The dates for 2013/14 session are now available. These… Continue reading Primary Outdoor Learning Days 2013/14
Winter Hillwalking Skills – CPD 1st-3rd March 2013
This is a residential course (bunkhouse) based in the Northern Cairngorms. This course covers fundamental skills for safe hillwalking in the Scottish hills in winter conditions. Snowcraft skills covered include navigation snowpack analysis; moving on snow and ice; crampon use; emergency shelters; snowperson building and making snow angels! The cost covers all transport (from and… Continue reading Winter Hillwalking Skills – CPD 1st-3rd March 2013
Indoor Climbing Course CPD Jan/Feb 2013
Some spaces available on this introduction to climbing indoors course. Running over 3 sessions basesd at Tranent and then some options to venture a bit further to Alien Rock and EICA at Ratho. (entry fees will apply) . This course will help you develop your your skills, and confidence in using indoor climbing walls Friday… Continue reading Indoor Climbing Course CPD Jan/Feb 2013
Outdoor Learning – Duke of Edinburgh Expedition Supervisor and Assessor Training Jan. 2013
Two courses for those interested in organising and assessing Duke of Edinburgh award courses in East Lothian will be run in January 2013. Courses will be based at the East Lothian Council Outdoor Learning Service. These DofE accredited courses are essential learning for those embarking on D of E programmes. Duke of Edinburgh Expedition Supervisor… Continue reading Outdoor Learning – Duke of Edinburgh Expedition Supervisor and Assessor Training Jan. 2013