IOL South & Channel Islands

IOL is one of 35 leading national outdoor activity, tourism, nature, health and rescue organisations, who have come together to back the Prime Minister’s call for the public to behave responsibly while exercising outside. In a joint statement, the group offers support to the Government and advises the nation on how to stay active safely during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Digital technology has the potential to be a huge distraction from and enhancer of outdoor learning. When and how to include or exclude digital technology such as smart phones and tablets, is becoming one of the biggest challenges that faces the modern outdoor learning professional. 

Analyses of relationships with wellbeing and pro-environmental behaviours

An article in Positive News reports on a new national body, set to receive £5m of government funding and which will support social prescribing to help doctors to refer patients to schemes offering activities such as singing or walking.

IOL have put together some links to the key agencies and organisations to go to for advice