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Motion · S6M-05686 · 16 Aug 2022

Sail Training Shetland Demonstrates Benefits of Outdoor Education

Lodged by Beatrice Wishart Standard Motion 18 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament recognises that outdoor education experiences for children and young people have benefits including improved self-esteem, valuable experiences of teamwork and leadership, and stronger connections to the natural environment; believes that these benefits are demonstrated by Sail Training Shetland, a charity which provides annual sail training opportunities to young people aged between 15 and 25 years from Shetland, using partnerships with tall ship operators to provide sail training on a variety of different ships; understands that this experience is challenging and requires participants to take on personal responsibility, develop understanding of risk and work together in teams; further understands that the activity is open to all regardless of physical ability or fitness and that there are a number of sponsored placements available each year to enable more young people to take part; notes that Liz Smith MSP has proposed a Schools Residential Outdoor Education Scotland Bill that would ensure young people have the opportunity to experience residential outdoor education; believes that outdoor education should be available to all children and young people, and commends Sail Training Shetland for its work.

Supporters (18)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.