Meeting on 2 February 2022 Present 3 MSPs, 20 Non MSPs The meeting discussed the following: • The lack of alignment of local authority alignment advice on residentials during covid • Additional funding for the outdoor learning sector from the Scottish Government • Short-term funding issues including insurance, refunds and ability to trade • Summary of current policy landscape for Outdoor Education and Learning for Sustainability - a presentation by Professor Pete Higgins st Meeting 31 May 2022 Present 2 MSPs, 1 invited guest, 17 non MSPs The group discussed the following: • An update from Nick March, Martin Davidson and Dave Spence on the use of the government funding for the sector, and plans for a private member’s bill for outdoor learning residentials. • A presentation from John Low (previously of the John Muir Trust and ex Head of Perth Grammar School) about what he had found worked well in getting more young people involved in outdoor education and what challenges remain th Meeting 20 September 2022 Present 1 MSP, 17 non MSPs The group discussed the following • An update on the progress of the proposed private members bill on outdoor residentials for all Scottish school pupils. • An update from SAPOE followed by a general discussion on the way in which the cost of living crisis is impacting on bookings and centre operations. • A new strategy from Mountaineering Scotland th AGM Meeting 10 November 2022 Present:3 MSPs, 14 MSPs The group: • Elected the office bearers- Liz Smith MSP as Convenor, Daniel Johnson MSP as Deputy, Field Studies Council and Scouts Scotland as secretariat. • Updated and agreed the membership list th • Set the provisional date for the next meeting for 12 January 2023.