Copy of What we offer

Thrive Outdoors supports organisations working to increase access to outdoor play and learning for children, young people, and families. Our passionate and experienced team is here to help you strengthen your organisation and the experiences you offer through specialist training, leadership development, and tailored consultancy.

First Use Courtesy of Inspiring Scotland

Pic- Minister for Children and Young People Clare Haughey MSP visiting Outlet Play Resource in a wooded area in Lesmahagow.

Children and families enjoying the groupÂ’s play activities.

Pic- Play worker Janeane Fearn 39 with Ben Simpson 4

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Eilidh Watson
Communications Manager
 
(Working flexibly Mon-Thur)
 
   
T: 078602722259
T: 0131 442 8763   
Suite 2, 14 New Mart Road, Edinburgh, EH14 1RL
Connect: www.inspiringscotland.org.uk

Continuing Professional Development

We support adults in a variety of settings to build confidence and skills in delivering engaging outdoor play and learning every day. Our practical CPD sessions cover outdoor skills, loose parts, and open-ended play, and are available for individuals or teams.

The Team - Mid Calder

Upcoming Events

We’re here to support and equip outdoor play and learning practitioners to embed outdoor experiences into everyday practice. Our events connect you with others in the sector and offer practical, meaningful development opportunities led by experienced professionals. 

Continuing Professional Development

We support adults in a variety of settings to build confidence and skills in delivering engaging outdoor play and learning every day. Our practical CPD sessions cover outdoor skills, loose parts, and open-ended play, and are available for individuals or teams.

Events

We’re here to support and equip outdoor play and learning practitioners to embed outdoor experiences into everyday practice. Our events connect you with others in the sector and offer practical, meaningful development opportunities led by experienced professionals. 

Consultancy

Our team combines strategic insight with hands-on operational support to help organisations create more opportunities for children and young people to access outdoor play and learning. We tailor each project to your needs, drawing on experience with early years providers, play organisations, national charities, and local authorities.

Leadership Development

Our bespoke leadership development programme supports current and future leaders in outdoor play and learning build their skills, tackle real challenges, and strengthen their organisation’s impact. 

Resources

We’ve developed a range of guides, toolkits, and case studies to help practitioners confidently incorporate innovative outdoor play concepts into their practice.Â