Overview
The Outdoor Learning Stakeholder Group brings together a consortium of organisations representing the outdoor learning sector in its broadest sense. This is a community of outdoor learning organisations networking with the purpose of:
- Sharing relevant news and specific projects which are of interest.
- Discuss and support with challenges which are facing the sector.
- Present insights which might inform the strategic direction of the sector.
- Hear about key developments relating to research, government strategy and funding opportunities influencing the sector.
- Offer a joined-up voice where appropriate to influence and develop the sector.
Members are drawn from organisations who represent a specific part of the sector who have a key stake and focus on developing and leading outdoor learning across the UK.
IOL offers the secretariat to the Outdoor Learning Stakeholder Group which will have a shared Chair model initially.
How OLSG meet
The group aims to meet 4 times per year virtually with a view to potential face to face meetings in future where appropriate.
Virtual meetings are held on Thursday mornings at 11a.m. – 12.30p.m. and we encourage a relaxed approach with colleagues sharing and learning together over a cup of tea or coffee.
Sub groups are set up to discuss areas of particular interest or opportunity, when and where appropriate.
Working groups may also be set up progress particular projects.
Time for questions and open discussion is built into the agenda for each meeting, as well as a short presentation about a relevant subject, update or initiative.
The group aims to be a supportive and ‘safe place’ to come together with the common goal of developing and championing outdoor learning.
Who is welcome to join?
Strategic leads and heads of organisations who have a priority focus and purpose of learning in the outdoor natural environment.
This includes: membership organisations, governing bodies, representative bodies and campaign groups. It does not include outdoor learning providers.
Organisations from all four home nations are welcome.
If you are interested in joining this group, please complete the form below.