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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.

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Today (14th May 2025) a new £3 million Bright Start Breakfasts Fund will open to applications.  The fund will expand access to breakfast clubs for primary school children by combining provision of healthy and nutritious breakfast food with before-school supervision or childcare enabling early drop off for parents to support them to work or study.  

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£3 Million Bright Start Breakfasts Fund Now Open
14.05.2025

£3 Million Bright Start Breakfasts Fund Now Open

Today (14th May 2025) a new £3 million Bright Start Breakfasts Fund will open to applications.  The fund will expand access to breakfast clubs for primary school children by combining provision of healthy and nutritious breakfast food with before-school supervision or childcare enabling early drop off for parents to support them to work or study.  

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