SAPOE

The Scottish Advisory Panel for Outdoor Education aims to:

• Support Local Authorities in the development of Outdoor Learning as part of Curriculum for Excellence
• Promote and develop consistent good practice across Scotland for off-site visits through the implementation of Going Out There
• Support the provision of Adventure Activities and residential Outdoor Centres

They do this through:

• Working in partnership with Scottish Government and Education Scotland on matters relating to Outdoor Learning including adventure activities
• Working in partnership with the Health and Safety Executive and Adventure Activities Licensing Authority on matters relating to the safe delivery of outdoor activities
• Maintaining the Going Out There website on behalf of Scottish Government
• Having representation on a number of national bodies relating to outdoor learning
• Identifying and promoting good practice in outdoor learning
• Offering informed and authoritative advice on outdoor learning at both local and national level
• Providing training opportunities to support the delivery of OL at all levels

SAPOE offers training and guidance.  Visit their website to find out more.  http://www.sapoe.org.uk/