News and Views

Published on 9 September 2025
Ideas and issues

3 minutes to read

One MSP, a camera crew, and a group of young Scots with a message that matters.

Participant Evie, talking to BBC Scotland's cameraman and journalist at Loch Eil

Published on 1 September 2025
Ideas and issues

11 minutes to read

How do you retain and develop the young talent we’ve worked so hard to attract?

Two people in orange wetsuits and yellow helmets reach out to each other across a small river in a lush, green forest.

Published on 20 August 2025
Ideas and issues

3 minutes to read

Whether you’re buzzing with relief or feeling like things didn’t go to plan, Preet has a message for you.

Preet speaking about her GCSE grades into a mic

Published on 4 March 2025
Ideas and issues

3 minutes to read

We reflect on the progress of the Residential Outdoor Education Bill in Scotland.

Three children sit on rocks by the water's edge, exploring and looking into the lake, with a hilly landscape and clear blue sky in the background.

Published on 27 February 2025
Ideas and issues

5 minutes to read

The real Outward Bound story at the heart of Bridget Jones.

A man and woman sitting around a campfire at night, smiling and engaging in conversation with trees and a tent in the background.

Published on 28 January 2025
Ideas and issues

2 minutes to read

Our view on the recent Kingswood closure.

Two people in a green canoe on a lake, surrounded by forested hills and a cloudy sky.

Published on 6 January 2025
Ideas and issues

6 minutes to read

How outdoor learning can complement the classroom.

Group of people camping on a grassy hillside amid purple heather, with misty mountains and a cloudy sky in the background.

Published on 9 September 2024
Ideas and issues

6 minutes to read

What do we truly value in our education system?

Four people in a red canoe on a calm lake with low fog, mountains in the background under a clear sky.

Published on 29 August 2024
Ideas and issues

3 minutes to read

A lesson in getting back together.

A climber wearing a yellow helmet ascends a steep rock face outdoors, with trees and foggy landscape in the background.

Published on 22 April 2024
Ideas and issues

2 minutes to read

Our response to the Senedd vote on the Residential Outdoor Education Wales Bill.

A group of five people in blue jackets walking on sandy dunes towards the beach, with an ocean view and gentle waves in the background.

Published on 12 April 2024
Ideas and issues

5 minutes to read

An open letter to the First Minister of Wales.

A group of children and an adult with backpacks face a scenic valley, standing on grassy moorland under a cloudy sky during a hike.

Published on 25 January 2024
Ideas and issues

6 minutes to read

We’re proud to be part of the Outward Bound International Environmental Charter.

Group of people setting up tents on grassy coastline with rocky island and hills in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

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The early careers crossroads

You are more than your grades

Now’s the day, now’s the hour

Bridget Jones, the Lakes and outdoor adventure

Standing together in difficult times

What does school really teach us?

Is it time to rethink what we value in education?

An oasis of opportunity

Down, but not out!

Will Wales lead the way?

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