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Carolyn McFarlane - Inspiring Scotland

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Outdoor Nature and Learning Lead - Thrive Outdoors

Carolyn McFarlane

Carolyn McFarlane

Carolyn has worked as a GTC Scotland registered teacher in early years and primary settings.  Working in both voluntary and public sectors, Carolyn has focused on training and supporting establishments and groups keen to develop their practice in outdoor learning for the last 10 years.

Carolyn is passionate about the importance of outdoor play and learning as fundamental to making Scotland a great place to grow up. She is committed to opening up opportunities for outdoor learning and play and to working with colleagues to build our capacity to make that happen.

Carolyn enjoys walking, cycling and exploring, playing and learning and being with friends and family.

More funding available for community ecosystem restoration projects
20.01.2025

More funding available for community ecosystem restoration projects

A second round of the Neighbourhood Ecosystem Fund opens for applications today (Monday 20 January 2025) to enable community-led project groups in Scotland to develop local nature restoration projects. The Neighbourhood Ecosystem Fund seeks to inspire, encourage, and enable communities to explore and develop ambitious ecosystem restoration projects locally. It also seeks to raise awareness

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More funding available for community ecosystem restoration projects
20.01.2025

More funding available for community ecosystem restoration projects

A second round of the Neighbourhood Ecosystem Fund opens for applications today (Monday 20 January 2025) to enable community-led project groups in Scotland to develop local nature restoration projects. The Neighbourhood Ecosystem Fund seeks to inspire, encourage, and enable communities to explore and develop ambitious ecosystem restoration projects locally. It also seeks to raise awareness

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Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Fund launches a national survey
16.01.2025

Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Fund launches a national survey

The survey aims to capture information on third sector organisations who are delivering Perinatal and Infant Mental Health (PIMH) services in Scotland and will be used to inform future developments in the sector. We would like to hear from third sector organisations delivering PIMH support and organisations and agencies who refer families to third sector PIMH services.

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