Learning for Sustainability Scotland is

Scotland’s Regional Centre of Expertise

on Education for Sustainable Development officially acknowledged by the United Nations University

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Aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goals

in everything we do

#ThisisLfS: Inspiration and Insights

#ThisisLfS showcases activities of LfS Scotland members and others in early years, primary, secondary, ASN schools and colleges. If you have a story to share around your journey to embed Learning for Sustainability throughout your place of learning then we would love to know about it!

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Our Work

Task Groups

As a member organisation, it’s our role to bring people together to work on key areas of interest. Together we form task groups which encompass a wide range of topics and outcomes.

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Sustainable Development Goals

The UN Sustainable Development Goals is at the centre of everything we do, as is much of the work of our members. We work with our members and partners to strengthen the SDGs in Scotland and beyond.

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CPD Opportunities for teachers & practitioners

We are well known for providing insightful and inspiring CPD opportunities - often with GTCS accreditation.

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Policy Advice, Consultation, Workshops & Talks

We love getting out & meeting our members and can provide facilitated workshops & talks at events. From time to time we are asked to provide a response to policy or consultations on behalf of our members.

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Some Of Our Events

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Making Connections through Learning for Sustainability

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Fri 13th Sep 2019, 9:30AM - 5:00PM

Moray House School of Education, Edinburgh University

Latest News

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Jun

New Scottish Government Learning for Sustainability action plan launched today

5:10pm, Wednesday 19th June 2019

This morning (19th June 2019) saw the launch of the new Learning for Sustainability Action Plan by Deputy First Minister John Swinney MSP. It sets out…

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Jun

#ThisisLfS: Towards a whole setting approach to Learning for Sustainability: Inspiration and Insights – Colmonell and Ballantrae Primary

1:20pm, Monday 3rd June 2019

Colmonell and Ballantrae are two small rural primary schools in South Ayrshire with a shared Headteacher. This is the inspiring ongoing story of how they have…

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Apr

Learning for Sustainability: Elevator pitch

3:07pm, Friday 26th April 2019

“Ok, give me your elevator pitch for Learning for Sustainability”. I floundered. “First floor, ding”, my challenger prodded. I trotted out something about being equitable…

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Apr

LfS Scotland’s response to the Scottish Government’s Good Food Nation consultation April 2019

2:23pm, Thursday 18th April 2019

This consultation sets out Scottish Government proposals for legislation around the Good Food Nation ambition. View the response here.

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Apr

Pete Higgins: ‘Citizens in waiting’ – climate strikes and caring for our planet

9:16am, Monday 8th April 2019

Peter Higgins, Professor of Outdoor & Environmental Education, Director of the Global Environment & Society Academy and Director of Learning for Sustainability Scotland shares his views on education…

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Apr

#ThisisLfS: Towards a whole setting approach to Learning for Sustainability: Inspiration and Insights – Culloden Academy

2:25pm, Monday 1st April 2019

Culloden Academy is a large secondary school near Inverness, Highland. The development of resources inspired by professional learning has supported all staff in the school’s Biology…