BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Learning for Sustainability Scotland - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Learning for Sustainability Scotland X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://learningforsustainabilityscotland.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Learning for Sustainability Scotland REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240904T154500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240904T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T183139 CREATED:20240716T112645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240716T142040Z UID:8739-1725464700-1725469200@learningforsustainabilityscotland.org SUMMARY:Responding to the national consultation on Post-School Education and Skills Reform legislation DESCRIPTION:Join Learning for Sustainability Scotland and EAUC Scotland to hear more about and share your views on the Scottish Government’s Post-school education and skills reform legislation: consultation – gov.scot (www.gov.scot). \n\n\n\nWhat is this consultation about?\n\n\n\nThe Scottish Government is implementing a programme of reform for post-school education and skills to improve outcomes and increase efficiency. The overarching objectives of the post-school reform programme are set out in the Purpose and Principles for Post-School Education\, Research and Skills. \n\n\n\nAs part of this\, Scottish Government is consulting on proposals for legislation to change what public bodies do in the post-school system in order to simplify responsibilities for apprenticeships and student support. More details on this consultation are available here: Post-school education and skills reform legislation: consultation – gov.scot (www.gov.scot) \n\n\n\nClick here to book your place. URL:https://learningforsustainabilityscotland.org/events/responding-to-the-national-consultation-on-post-school-education-and-skills-reform-legislation/ CATEGORIES:Colleges,Learning for Sustainability,Policy engagement,Schools and early learning,Universities,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://learningforsustainabilityscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Post-schools-skills-reform-consultation-04-Sept-2024.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240620T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240620T171500 DTSTAMP:20260430T183139 CREATED:20240412T132200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240412T132743Z UID:8591-1718899200-1718903700@learningforsustainabilityscotland.org SUMMARY:Learning for Sustainability and the Professional Standards – monthly Connect session #19 DESCRIPTION:Learning for Sustainability is an international and national priority in education. \n\n\n\nMaking a professional commitment to learning and learners that is compatible with the aspiration of achieving a sustainable and equitable world embodies what it is to be a teacher in Scotland. \n\n\n\nIn Scotland\, the Professional Standards for teachers are underpinned by Learning for Sustainability as a key cross-cutting theme; interdependent with the other key cross-cutting themes of Values and Leadership. \n\n\n\nJoin us and the General Teaching Council for Scotland at our monthly drop-in sessions to connect with other practitioners and contributors to share\, celebrate and discuss more about Learning for Sustainability and what it means for you\, your practice\, your setting and your wider learning community. \n\n\n\nThis session will have a focus on ‘The LfS Book Club: sharing our inspirational resources’. \n\n\n\nClick here to reserve your FREE place. URL:https://learningforsustainabilityscotland.org/events/learning-for-sustainability-and-the-professional-standards-monthly-connect-session-18-2/ CATEGORIES:CPD for teachers,Schools and early learning,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://learningforsustainabilityscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/GTCS-Connect.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240619T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240619T171500 DTSTAMP:20260430T183139 CREATED:20240426T123627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T100944Z UID:8614-1718812800-1718817300@learningforsustainabilityscotland.org SUMMARY:'Learning for a better world': an introduction to Learning for Sustainability in youth work DESCRIPTION:Join us\, YouthLink Scotland\, and our guest speakers as we \n\n\n\n\nExplore what is meant by ‘Learning for Sustainability’\n\n\n\nExamine the aspirations of Scotland’s national Learning for Sustainability Action Plan\n\n\n\nHighlight the benefits and opportunities of Learning for Sustainability for young people and practitioners in non-formal education\n\n\n\nShare examples of good practice\n\n\n\nDiscuss future support needs for youth workers engaging with Learning for Sustainability.\n\n\n\n\nClick here to view the programme \n\n\n\nClick here to book your FREE place. URL:https://learningforsustainabilityscotland.org/events/learning-for-a-better-world-an-introduction-to-learning-for-sustainability-in-youth-work/ CATEGORIES:Schools and early learning,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://learningforsustainabilityscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Learning-for-a-Better-World-19-June.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240530T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240530T171500 DTSTAMP:20260430T183139 CREATED:20240412T131523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T165110Z UID:8586-1717084800-1717089300@learningforsustainabilityscotland.org SUMMARY:Learning for Sustainability and the Professional Standards – monthly Connect session #18 DESCRIPTION:Learning for Sustainability is an international and national priority in education. \n\n\n\nMaking a professional commitment to learning and learners that is compatible with the aspiration of achieving a sustainable and equitable world embodies what it is to be a teacher in Scotland. \n\n\n\nIn Scotland\, the Professional Standards for teachers are underpinned by Learning for Sustainability as a key cross-cutting theme; interdependent with the other key cross-cutting themes of Values and Leadership. \n\n\n\nJoin us and the General Teaching Council for Scotland at our monthly drop-in sessions to connect with other practitioners and contributors to share\, celebrate and discuss more about Learning for Sustainability and what it means for you\, your practice\, your setting and your wider learning community. \n\n\n\nThis session will have a focus on ‘Coaching and learning with our peers: the LfS Mentor programme’. \n\n\n\nClick here to reserve your FREE place. URL:https://learningforsustainabilityscotland.org/events/learning-for-sustainability-and-the-professional-standards-monthly-connect-session-18/ CATEGORIES:CPD for teachers,Policy engagement,Schools and early learning,Skills Workshops,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://learningforsustainabilityscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/GTCS-Connect.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240509T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240509T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T183139 CREATED:20240402T105734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T110104Z UID:8499-1715270400-1715274000@learningforsustainabilityscotland.org SUMMARY:Telling your Story: monitoring and evaluating the impact of your Learning for Sustainability activities DESCRIPTION:How can we evidence the impact of our Learning for Sustainability activity in an effective and engaging way? \n\n\n\nJoin us and colleagues from the Royal Highland Education Trust and the Scottish Communities Climate Action Network online to: \n\n\n\n\nDiscuss how we can develop effective approaches to monitoring and evaluating the impact of LfS activities\n\n\n\nShare experiences/examples\n\n\n\nExamine successes and challenges\n\n\n\nShare resources\n\n\n\n\nClick here to book your place. URL:https://learningforsustainabilityscotland.org/events/telling-your-story-monitoring-and-evaluating-the-impact-of-your-learning-for-sustainability-activities/ CATEGORIES:Colleges,Communities,Learning for Sustainability,Schools and early learning,Skills Workshops,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://learningforsustainabilityscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Telling-your-story-09-May-2024.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240425T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240425T171500 DTSTAMP:20260430T183139 CREATED:20240115T192818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240412T131843Z UID:8362-1714060800-1714065300@learningforsustainabilityscotland.org SUMMARY:Learning for Sustainability and the Professional Standards – monthly Connect session #17 DESCRIPTION:Learning for Sustainability is an international and national priority in education. \n\n\n\nMaking a professional commitment to learning and learners that is compatible with the aspiration of achieving a sustainable and equitable world embodies what it is to be a teacher in Scotland. \n\n\n\nIn Scotland\, the Professional Standards for teachers are underpinned by Learning for Sustainability as a key cross-cutting theme; interdependent with the other key cross-cutting themes of Values and Leadership. \n\n\n\nJoin us and the General Teaching Council for Scotland at our monthly drop-in sessions to connect with other practitioners and contributors to share\, celebrate and discuss more about Learning for Sustainability and what it means for you\, your practice\, your setting and your wider learning community. \n\n\n\nThis session will have a focus on ‘Responding to the Call to Action in secondary settings’. \n\n\n\nClick here to reserve your FREE place. URL:https://learningforsustainabilityscotland.org/events/learning-for-sustainability-and-the-professional-standards-monthly-connect-session-17/ CATEGORIES:Colleges,CPD for teachers,Learning for Sustainability,Schools and early learning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://learningforsustainabilityscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/GTCS-Eventbrite.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240321T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240321T171500 DTSTAMP:20260430T183139 CREATED:20240115T191311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240115T191312Z UID:8359-1711036800-1711041300@learningforsustainabilityscotland.org SUMMARY:Learning for Sustainability and the Professional Standards – monthly Connect session #16 DESCRIPTION:Learning for Sustainability is an international and national priority in education. \n\n\n\nMaking a professional commitment to learning and learners that is compatible with the aspiration of achieving a sustainable and equitable world embodies what it is to be a teacher in Scotland. \n\n\n\nIn Scotland\, the Professional Standards for teachers are underpinned by Learning for Sustainability as a key cross-cutting theme; interdependent with the other key cross-cutting themes of Values and Leadership. \n\n\n\nJoin us and the General Teaching Council for Scotland at our monthly drop-in sessions to connect with other practitioners and contributors to share\, celebrate and discuss more about Learning for Sustainability and what it means for you\, your practice\, your setting and your wider learning community. \n\n\n\nClick here to reserve your FREE place. URL:https://learningforsustainabilityscotland.org/events/learning-for-sustainability-and-the-professional-standards-monthly-connect-session-16/ CATEGORIES:Colleges,CPD for teachers,Learning for Sustainability,Schools and early learning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://learningforsustainabilityscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/GTCS-Eventbrite.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240311T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240414T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T183139 CREATED:20240212T180503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240212T180659Z UID:8467-1710144000-1713114000@learningforsustainabilityscotland.org SUMMARY:It's back! Join a worldwide learning community with 'Learning for a Sustainable Future' DESCRIPTION:Climate change\, gender equality\, biodiversity collapse\, health\, social equity\, and inclusion are issues that affect us all\, impacting human and planetary well-being\, and economic stability. How to live a sustainable life affects – and connects – everyone. \n\n\n\nWe’re delighted to announce the return of ‘Learning for a Sustainable Future’; our highly successful online learning opportunity\, which has\, to date\, attracted over 17\,000 learners from nearly 160 countries. \n\n\n\nDeveloped in partnership with the University of Edinburgh and the British Council\, this is a FREE\, five-week\, facilitated course\, starting on 11 March. \n\n\n\nYou’ll develop an informed personal response to major global challenges as you’re supported to take positive actions towards a sustainable future. You’ll learn more about current global issues and consider how we can all take action\, personally or locally. The course has an additional strand for those working in formal or informal education\, who want to bring some of the activities and issues covered in the course into their own teaching. \n\n\n\nClick here to sign up. URL:https://learningforsustainabilityscotland.org/events/its-back-join-a-worldwide-learning-community-with-learning-for-a-sustainable-future/ CATEGORIES:Colleges,Communities,CPD Courses,Learning for Sustainability,Schools and early learning,Universities,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://learningforsustainabilityscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Learning-for-a-Sustainable-Future-rectangle.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240305T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240305T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T183139 CREATED:20240201T183309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T094717Z UID:8435-1709654400-1709658000@learningforsustainabilityscotland.org SUMMARY:Effective collaboration for Scotland's Learning for Sustainability 'Movement for Change' DESCRIPTION:Join us online as we: \n\n\n\n\nExplore the aspirations of Scotland’s new LfS ‘Movement for Change’: building on the findings in our ‘Movement for Change’ publication\n\n\n\nConsider how LfSS members\, from all sectors\, can collaborate to engage with the Target 2030 movement for change ‘Call to Action’\n\n\n\nShare and celebrate examples of relevant collaborations from around Scotland that support the LfS ‘movement for change’\n\n\n\nInspire and identify opportunities for connecting and collaborating on ‘Learning for Sustainability for All’\n\n\n\nHelp you find further support that may be needed to take action.\n\n\n\n\nHere’s an overview of the session’s structure: \n\n\n\nOUTLINE PROGRAMME1600Welcome\, introductions and context  1610Setting the Scene: Target 2030 :A movement for people\, planet and prosperity                Julie Beckett\, CLD Development Officer\, Education Scotland1620Partnership working to engage with ambitions of Target 2030 Learning for Sustainability We’ll hear from the following:1. Collaborating in outdoor early learning and childcare Mairi Ferris\, Manager\, Thrive Outdoors\, Inspiring Scotland 2. Student-school collaboration on the UN SDGs ‘Teach-In’ Caroline Jarvis\, West Lothian College3. ‘Cairngorms 2030’ and secondary school students Tania Alliod\, Cairngorms National Park Authority  1635Building effective collaborative partnerships for change Group Conversations What are the key enablers and barriers for collaboration? What support is needed to enable you to take action ?1655Plenary and Next Steps – action points1700ENDS\n\n\n\nPlease click here to book your place. URL:https://learningforsustainabilityscotland.org/events/effective-collaboration-for-scotlands-learning-for-sustainability-movement-for-change/ CATEGORIES:Colleges,Communities,Learning for Sustainability,Networking event,Policy engagement,Schools and early learning,Universities,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://learningforsustainabilityscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Effective-collaboration-for-LfS-Movement-for-Change.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240229T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240229T171500 DTSTAMP:20260430T183139 CREATED:20240115T190913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240115T190914Z UID:8355-1709222400-1709226900@learningforsustainabilityscotland.org SUMMARY:Learning for Sustainability and the Professional Standards – monthly Connect session #15 DESCRIPTION:Learning for Sustainability is an international and national priority in education. \n\n\n\nMaking a professional commitment to learning and learners that is compatible with the aspiration of achieving a sustainable and equitable world embodies what it is to be a teacher in Scotland. \n\n\n\nIn Scotland\, the Professional Standards for teachers are underpinned by Learning for Sustainability as a key cross-cutting theme; interdependent with the other key cross-cutting themes of Values and Leadership. \n\n\n\nJoin us and the General Teaching Council for Scotland at our monthly drop-in sessions to connect with other practitioners and contributors to share\, celebrate and discuss more about Learning for Sustainability and what it means for you\, your practice\, your setting and your wider learning community. \n\n\n\nClick here to reserve your FREE place. URL:https://learningforsustainabilityscotland.org/events/learning-for-sustainability-and-the-professional-standards-monthly-connect-session-15/ CATEGORIES:Colleges,CPD Courses,Schools and early learning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://learningforsustainabilityscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/GTCS-Eventbrite.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240206T153000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240206T164500 DTSTAMP:20260430T183139 CREATED:20240126T164652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T173859Z UID:8418-1707233400-1707237900@learningforsustainabilityscotland.org SUMMARY:Shaping the future: discussing the Wellbeing and Sustainable Development (Scotland) Bill DESCRIPTION:“The Scottish Government recognises the duty to protect the interests of future generations. We also recognise that our ability to have a thriving society and economy is derived from the health of the planet. \n\n\n\nContinually improving Scotland’s National Outcomes is one of the ways we can achieve these aims and ensure that we are able to deliver long-term and sustainable policy and delivery approaches. To do this\, we need responses from people and organisations across Scotland.” \n\n\n\nJoin us and colleagues from Scottish Government as we explore and shape a response to the consultation on the proposed Wellbeing and Sustainable Development (Scotland) Bill. \n\n\n\nThis ‘aims to improve decision making and the implementation of the National Performance Framework to ensure that all policy and delivery accounts for wellbeing and sustainable development.’ \n\n\n\nWe look forward to welcoming you to this timely and useful discussion. This report from the Scottish Leaders’ Forum may also be of interest in preparing for this event. \n\n\n\nBook your place here. URL:https://learningforsustainabilityscotland.org/events/shaping-the-future-discussing-the-wellbeing-and-sustainable-development-scotland-bill/ CATEGORIES:Colleges,Communities,Learning for Sustainability,Policy engagement,Schools and early learning,Universities,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://learningforsustainabilityscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Shaping-the-Future-060224.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240111T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240111T193000 DTSTAMP:20260430T183139 CREATED:20231123T135031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231215T142624Z UID:8302-1704981600-1705001400@learningforsustainabilityscotland.org SUMMARY:Our 2023 Annual Gathering and AGM: Celebrating ten years of LfSS DESCRIPTION:We warmly invite Learning for Sustainability Scotland’s members to join us for an extra-special in-person Annual Gathering and AGM on Thursday 11 January 2024; where we’ll be celebrating our ten-year anniversary. \n\n\n\nThere will be two parts to this event and members can choose to attend one or both of these : \n\n\n\n\nOur Annual Gathering and AGM at Moray House\, University of Edinburgh (14:00 – 17:00)\n\n\n\nEvening Reception at the Playfair Library\, University of Edinburgh (18:00 – 19:30)\n\n\n\n\nClick here to view the Agenda for the Annual Gathering and AGM. \n\n\n\nClick here to book your FREE place at one or both of these events now.  Please note that places are limited\, so early booking is advised. \n\n\n\nBoth elements will provide an opportunity for members and invited guests to: \n\n\n\n\n\nNetwork and connect with others\n\n\n\nHear an update on LfSS activities\n\n\n\nLearn about and share new developments across Scotland and internationally\n\n\n\nCelebrate the achievements of members\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nWe look forward to having you join us for this special event. \n\n\n\nNetworking and tea/coffee for part one of the day will be available from 13:30. \n\n\n\nAs always\, please don’t hesitate to contact us at enquiries@lfsscotland.org if you need any additional information. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to welcoming you! \n\n\n\nLearning for Sustainability Scotland URL:https://learningforsustainabilityscotland.org/events/our-2023-annual-gathering-and-agm-celebrating-ten-years-of-lfss/ CATEGORIES:Colleges,Communities,Learning for Sustainability,LfS,LfS Conference,Members' Event,Networking event,Schools and early learning,Skills Workshops,Universities,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://learningforsustainabilityscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/LfSS-with-RCE-logos-final.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231207T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231207T171500 DTSTAMP:20260430T183139 CREATED:20230724T155422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240105T184919Z UID:8116-1701964800-1701969300@learningforsustainabilityscotland.org SUMMARY:Learning for Sustainability and the Professional Standards – monthly Connect session #13 DESCRIPTION:Learning for Sustainability is an international and national priority in education. \n\n\n\nMaking a professional commitment to learning and learners that is compatible with the aspiration of achieving a sustainable and equitable world embodies what it is to be a teacher in Scotland. \n\n\n\nIn Scotland\, the Professional Standards for teachers are underpinned by Learning for Sustainability as a key cross-cutting theme; interdependent with the other key cross-cutting themes of Values and Leadership. \n\n\n\nJoin us and the General Teaching Council for Scotland at our monthly drop-in sessions to connect with other practitioners and contributors to share\, celebrate and discuss more about Learning for Sustainability and what it means for you\, your practice\, your setting and your wider learning community. \n\n\n\nClick here to reserve your FREE place. URL:https://learningforsustainabilityscotland.org/events/learning-for-sustainability-and-the-professional-standards-monthly-drop-in-13/ CATEGORIES:CPD for teachers,LfS,Schools and early learning,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://learningforsustainabilityscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/GTCS-Eventbrite.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231130T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231214T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T183139 CREATED:20231018T131054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231020T170022Z UID:8255-1701331200-1702573200@learningforsustainabilityscotland.org SUMMARY:Live at COP28 DESCRIPTION:We’re delighted to be running our ‘Live at the COP’ MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) once again. Since its first iteration in 2021 for COP26\, over 10\,000 people from over 160 countries have taken part in this collaborative\, facilitated learning opportunity. \n\n\n\nThe course will run during the United Nations COP28 Climate Change Conference which takes place in the United Arab Emirates between 30 November to 14 December. \n\n\n\nThis course offers you an opportunity to examine what COP28 is\, why it’s considered to be important and reflect on how you can add your voice to the call for collective action for a sustainable future. \n\n\n\nThroughout the course\, we will share ‘live’ insights into the issues being discussed at COP28\, as well as responses to the conference themes from children and young people\, community groups and ministerial bodies\, both nationally and internationally. Using these ‘starting points’\, we will invite you to reflect on what you have heard\, watched and read\, and think about what these conversations and issues mean to you. \n\n\n\nCourse content from Live at COP28 will remain open\, free and accessible as a legacy resource for school\, community and individual use beyond COP28. \n\n\n\nSign up here now. Complete the course before 14 December to receive a FREE certificate of participation. URL:https://learningforsustainabilityscotland.org/events/live-at-cop28/ CATEGORIES:Colleges,Communities,CPD Courses,Schools and early learning,Universities,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://learningforsustainabilityscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Live-at-COP28.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231102T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231102T171500 DTSTAMP:20260430T183139 CREATED:20230724T133131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231027T123247Z UID:8114-1698940800-1698945300@learningforsustainabilityscotland.org SUMMARY:Learning for Sustainability and the Professional Standards – monthly Connect session #12 DESCRIPTION:Learning for Sustainability is an international and national priority in education. \n\n\n\nMaking a professional commitment to learning and learners that is compatible with the aspiration of achieving a sustainable and equitable world embodies what it is to be a teacher in Scotland. \n\n\n\nIn Scotland\, the Professional Standards for teachers are underpinned by Learning for Sustainability as a key cross-cutting theme; interdependent with the other key cross-cutting themes of Values and Leadership. \n\n\n\nJoin us and the General Teaching Council for Scotland at our monthly drop-in sessions to connect with other practitioners and contributors to share\, celebrate and discuss more about Learning for Sustainability and what it means for you\, your practice\, your setting and your wider learning community. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAbout this session\n\n\n\nWhat Learning for Sustainability values are needed when applying to become a teacher in Scotland? \n\n\n\nThis session will be an opportunity for participants to contribute to Education Policy through the lens of Learning for Sustainability. \n\n\n\nSuzy Aldous from GTC Scotland will be engaging with you on the current review of ‘The Memorandum on Entry Requirements to Programmes of Initial Teacher Education’. \n\n\n\nThis key policy looks at the values and qualifications that are the minimum entry requirements to programmes of Initial Teacher Education. In this Connect session we will have an opportunity to review the policy and give input on what is needed to ensure that Learning for Sustainability is woven across the expectations of teachers entering the profession today. \n\n\n\nWe ask that you take some time\, if possible\, ahead of the session to familiarise yourself with the Memorandum of Understanding. \n\n\n\nClick here to reserve your FREE place. URL:https://learningforsustainabilityscotland.org/events/learning-for-sustainability-and-the-professional-standards-monthly-drop-in-12/ CATEGORIES:Colleges and Universities Task Group,Communities,CPD Courses,Learning for Sustainability,Schools and early learning,Universities,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://learningforsustainabilityscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/GTCS-Eventbrite.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231030T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240229T235959 DTSTAMP:20260430T183139 CREATED:20230807T155922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230822T135815Z UID:8138-1698624000-1709251199@learningforsustainabilityscotland.org SUMMARY:Bringing the STEM curriculum to life: learning for a sustainable world DESCRIPTION:This professional learning programme\, developed by Learning for Sustainability Scotland\, is part of Education Scotland’s STEM professional learning programme for 2023-24.\n\n\n\nJoin us on an interactive\, collaborative facilitated online learning journey that will help you to plan for\, weave together and embed Learning for Sustainability (LfS) across your everyday STEM practice; inspiring real-life\, relevant\, meaningful and transformative learning about the big issues that shape our world. \n\n\n\nWho is this course for?\n\n\n\nThis course is open to senior leadership teams\, teachers\, and early years practitioners from local authority-funded 3-18 yrs settings within the South West and South East Regional Improvement Collaboratives (i.e. Dumfries & Galloway\, East Ayrshire\, East Lothian\, City of Edinburgh\, Fife\, Midlothian\, North Ayrshire\, Scottish Borders and South Ayrshire). \n\n\n\nWe are particularly keen to encourage interdisciplinary\, whole-setting\, cross-sectoral and inter-authority collaboration and networking. \n\n\n\nFind out more and book your FREE place here. URL:https://learningforsustainabilityscotland.org/events/bringing-the-stem-curriculum-to-life-learning-for-a-sustainable-world/ CATEGORIES:CPD Courses,CPD for teachers,Learning for Sustainability,LfS,Policy engagement,Schools and early learning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://learningforsustainabilityscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Text-with-all-logos-Twitter.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231023T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231126T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T183140 CREATED:20231002T211942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231020T101723Z UID:8231-1698048000-1701018000@learningforsustainabilityscotland.org SUMMARY:It's back! 'Learning for a Sustainable Future' starts again 23 October DESCRIPTION:We’re delighted to be running our ‘Learning for a Sustainable Future’ MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) once again. Since 2021\, over 6\,000 people from over 100 countries have taken part in this collaborative\, facilitated learning opportunity. \n\n\n\nJoin a personal and professional global learning journey towards a sustainable future. \n\n\n\nWhat on Earth could be more important? \n\n\n\n\nClimate change\, gender equality\, health\, social equity\, and inclusion are issues that affect us all\, impacting human well-being and economic stability. How to live a sustainable life affects – and connects – everyone. \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nOn this FREE five-week course\, you’ll develop an informed personal response to these major challenges as you’re supported to take positive actions towards a sustainable future. \n\n\n\nYou’ll learn more about current global issues and consider how we can all take action\, personally or locally. \n\n\n\nThe course has an additional strand for those working in formal or informal education\, who want to bring some of the activities and issues covered in the course into their own teaching. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFind out more and sign up here. Complete the course before 14 December for a FREE certificate of participation. URL:https://learningforsustainabilityscotland.org/events/its-back-learning-for-sustainable-future-starts-23-october/ CATEGORIES:Colleges,Communities,CPD Courses,Learning for Sustainability,LfS,Policy engagement,Schools and early learning,Universities,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://learningforsustainabilityscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/MOOC-learner-feedback.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230928T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230928T171500 DTSTAMP:20260430T183140 CREATED:20230724T113940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230818T120934Z UID:8112-1695916800-1695921300@learningforsustainabilityscotland.org SUMMARY:Learning for Sustainability and the Professional Standards – monthly Connect session #11: celebrating Scotland's new Learning for Sustainability Action Plan DESCRIPTION:Learning for Sustainability is an international and national priority in education. \n\n\n\nMaking a professional commitment to learning and learners that is compatible with the aspiration of achieving a sustainable and equitable world embodies what it is to be a teacher in Scotland. \n\n\n\nIn Scotland\, the Professional Standards for teachers are underpinned by Learning for Sustainability as a key cross-cutting theme; interdependent with the other key cross-cutting themes of Values and Leadership. \n\n\n\nJoin us and the General Teaching Council for Scotland at our monthly drop-in sessions to connect with other practitioners and contributors to share\, celebrate and discuss more about Learning for Sustainability and what it means for you\, your practice\, your setting and your wider learning community. \n\n\n\nClick here to reserve your FREE place. URL:https://learningforsustainabilityscotland.org/events/learning-for-sustainability-and-the-professional-standards-monthly-drop-in-11-celebrating-scotlands-new-learning-for-sustainability-action-plan/ CATEGORIES:Colleges,Communities,CPD for teachers,Learning for Sustainability,LfS,Policy engagement,Schools and early learning,Universities,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://learningforsustainabilityscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/GTCS-Eventbrite.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230525T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230525T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T183140 CREATED:20230214T155157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T085610Z UID:7814-1685030400-1685034000@learningforsustainabilityscotland.org SUMMARY:Learning for Sustainability and the Professional Standards – monthly Drop-In #10: celebrating teaching and learning approaches to LfS ahead of the launch of the refreshed national Learning for Sustainability Action Plan DESCRIPTION:Learning for Sustainability is an international and national priority in education. \n\n\n\nMaking a professional commitment to learning and learners that is compatible with the aspiration of achieving a sustainable and equitable world embodies what it is to be a teacher in Scotland. \n\n\n\nIn Scotland\, the Professional Standards for teachers are underpinned by Learning for Sustainability as a key cross-cutting theme; interdependent with the other key cross-cutting themes of Values and Leadership. \n\n\n\nJoin us and the General Teaching Council for Scotland at our monthly drop-in sessions to connect with other practitioners and contributors to share\, celebrate and discuss more about Learning for Sustainability and what it means for you\, your practice\, your setting and your wider learning community. \n\n\n\nAs we eagerly await the launch of Scotland’s refreshed national Learning for Sustainability Action Plan in Summer 2023\, this session will have a focus on celebrating teaching and learning approaches that help to embed Learning for Sustainability across everyday learning. \n\n\n\nBook your place by clicking here. URL:https://learningforsustainabilityscotland.org/events/learning-for-sustainability-and-the-professional-standards-monthly-drop-in-10/ CATEGORIES:CPD for teachers,Schools and early learning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://learningforsustainabilityscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/GTCS-Eventbrite.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230523T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230523T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T183140 CREATED:20230425T194419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230505T115219Z UID:7990-1684857600-1684861200@learningforsustainabilityscotland.org SUMMARY:Learning for Sustainability and the National Outcomes for Scotland DESCRIPTION:What kind of Scotland do you want to see? \n\n\n\nHave your say on the blueprint for Scotland – the National Performance Framework. \n\n\n\nScotland’s National Performance Framework was revised and published in 2018. It contains eleven National Outcomes that shape both national and local policy – and all of these are aligned to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. \n\n\n\nThe Scottish Government wants to hear from people and communities across Scotland about whether the Framework – and the National Outcomes it contains – continues to reflect the kind of Scotland we want to see. They would also like to hear about how the National Performance Framework could have a bigger impact. \n\n\n\nWe warmly invite our members to join Learning for Sustainability Scotland and the Scottish Government on Tuesday\, 23 May to hear more and be part of the discussion. \n\n\n\nYou will have the opportunity to: \n\n\n\n\nHear more about the Scottish Government’s consultation on the review of Scotland’s National Outcomes\n\n\n\nDiscuss and share your vision for Learning for Sustainability and the Outcomes with other members\n\n\n\nHear more about how Learning for Sustainability Scotland will use the outputs of this session to respond to this consultation on behalf of members\n\n\n\nFind out how you can share your own response to the consultation.\n\n\n\n\nClick here to book your place. URL:https://learningforsustainabilityscotland.org/events/learning-for-sustainability-and-the-national-outcomes-for-scotland/ CATEGORIES:Colleges,Communities,Members' Event,Policy engagement,Schools and early learning,Universities,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://learningforsustainabilityscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/NPF-refresh-May-2023-wee.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230427T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230427T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T183140 CREATED:20230214T154725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T163858Z UID:7812-1682611200-1682614800@learningforsustainabilityscotland.org SUMMARY:Learning for Sustainability and the Professional Standards – monthly Drop-In #9: a focus on learner voice and the interim outcomes of the National Discussion on Scottish education DESCRIPTION:Learning for Sustainability is an international and national priority in education. \n\n\n\nMaking a professional commitment to learning and learners that is compatible with the aspiration of achieving a sustainable and equitable world embodies what it is to be a teacher in Scotland. \n\n\n\nIn Scotland\, the Professional Standards for teachers are underpinned by Learning for Sustainability as a key cross-cutting theme; interdependent with the other key cross-cutting themes of Values and Leadership. \n\n\n\nJoin us and the General Teaching Council for Scotland at our monthly drop-in sessions to connect with other practitioners and contributors to share\, celebrate and discuss more about Learning for Sustainability and what it means for you\, your practice\, your setting and your wider learning community \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThis session will have a focus on learner voice and the interim outcomes of the National Discussion on Scottish education; due to be published in Spring 2023. \n\n\n\nBook your place by clicking here. URL:https://learningforsustainabilityscotland.org/events/learning-for-sustainability-and-the-professional-standards-monthly-drop-in-9/ CATEGORIES:CPD for teachers,Schools and early learning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://learningforsustainabilityscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/GTCS-Eventbrite.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230323T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230323T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T183140 CREATED:20230214T154231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230317T132827Z UID:7810-1679587200-1679590800@learningforsustainabilityscotland.org SUMMARY:Learning for Sustainability and the Professional Standards – monthly Drop-In #8: A focus on LfS and the 2023 National Improvement Framework and Improvement Plan DESCRIPTION:Learning for Sustainability is an international and national priority in education. \n\n\n\nMaking a professional commitment to learning and learners that is compatible with the aspiration of achieving a sustainable and equitable world embodies what it is to be a teacher in Scotland. \n\n\n\nIn Scotland\, the Professional Standards for teachers are underpinned by Learning for Sustainability as a key cross-cutting theme; interdependent with the other key cross-cutting themes of Values and Leadership. \n\n\n\nJoin us and the General Teaching Council for Scotland at our monthly drop-in sessions to connect with other practitioners and contributors to share\, celebrate and discuss more about Learning for Sustainability and what it means for you\, your practice\, your setting and your wider learning community. \n\n\n\nThis session will have a focus on the place of LfS as a key feature in the 2023 National Improvement Framework and Improvement Plan for Scottish education. \n\n\n\nBook your place by clicking here. URL:https://learningforsustainabilityscotland.org/events/learning-for-sustainability-and-the-professional-standards-monthly-drop-in-8/ CATEGORIES:CPD for teachers,Learning for Sustainability,Schools and early learning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://learningforsustainabilityscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/GTCS-Eventbrite.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230223T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230223T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T183140 CREATED:20230214T153554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230222T091741Z UID:7807-1677168000-1677171600@learningforsustainabilityscotland.org SUMMARY:Learning for Sustainability and the Professional Standards – monthly Drop-In #7 DESCRIPTION:***We are sorry to announce that this event has been cancelled due to ongoing industrial action by Scotland’s teachers. Our next Drop-In will be on March 23rd from 16:00 – 17:00. Please click here for details.*** \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLearning for Sustainability is an international and national priority in education. \n\n\n\nMaking a professional commitment to learning and learners that is compatible with the aspiration of achieving a sustainable and equitable world embodies what it is to be a teacher in Scotland. \n\n\n\nIn Scotland\, the Professional Standards for teachers and college lecturers are underpinned by Learning for Sustainability as a key cross-cutting theme; interdependent with the other key cross-cutting themes of Values and Leadership. \n\n\n\nJoin us and the General Teaching Council for Scotland at our monthly drop-in sessions to connect with other practitioners and contributors to share\, celebrate and discuss more about Learning for Sustainability and what it means for you\, your practice\, your setting and your wider learning community. \n\n\n\nBook your place by clicking here. URL:https://learningforsustainabilityscotland.org/events/learning-for-sustainability-and-the-professional-standards-monthly-drop-in-7/ CATEGORIES:CPD for teachers,Learning for Sustainability,LfS,Networking event,Schools and early learning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://learningforsustainabilityscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/GTCS-Eventbrite.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR