In Scotland, the government states that all children will have the opportunity to experience a four-night residential trip at some point during their time at school. With at least two-thirds of our educational experts based in Scotland, we took this opportunity to examine the role of education outside the classroom. This week co-hosts Ross Borthwick and Isabel Rich are joined by Tom Mason, Head of Outdoor Learning, to discuss the value and impact of learning outside. Together, they look at the origins of outdoor education and its transition from the periphery of the education world to its central role in our understanding of wellbeing and child development. Some of the resources mentioned in the episode or linked to it are listed below: Learning Through Landscapes https://ltl.org.uk/ The Field Studies Council, UK https://www.field-studies-council.org/ The John Muir Trust https://www.johnmuirtrust.org/ The Royal Geographical Society https://www.rgs.org/ The Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme https://www.dofe.org/ The Outward Bound Trust, UK https://www.outwardbound.org.uk/ The Adventure Society, UK http://www.adventuresociety.co.uk/ PGL, UK https://schoolsandgroups.pgl.co.uk/ Oppidan Education, UK https://culdenfawestate.com/oppidan-camps-2/ Salem School, BadenWürrtemberg, Germany. https://www.schule-schloss-salem.de/en/ Glenalmond College, Pertshire, Scotland. https://www.glenalmondcollege.co.uk/ Gordonstoun School, Morayshire, Scotland. https://www.gordonstoun.org.uk/ Kurt Hahn: Inspirational, Visionary, Outdoor and Experiential Educator https://www.amazon.co.uk/Kurt-Hahn-Inspirational-Visionary-Experiential/dp/9460914675?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&psc=1&smid=A2D6DCNETSBBFU