Mike Harvey

Adventure, bikes, outdoor learning and life.

[Liz Smith CBE @282liz]

…..Followed by a tour round the Lagganlia facilities including those which allow all youngsters to have access to the right clothing and kit. No-one gets left out.

[Liz Smith CBE @282liz]

Then off to the Sir Arthur Grant centre in Aberdeenshire to see the excellent facilities available including those for special needs youngsters. Thank you to Neil and other staff for a special afternoon.

[Liz Smith CBE @282liz]

What a welcome today at Lagganlia. Thanks to Nick March and all his team @AHOEC for showing me the outstanding work that has been done in co-operation with schools and local authorities to ensure residential outdoor education works for every young person.

[Liz Smith CBE @282liz]

Very pleased to visit Twechar Outdoor Pursuits Centre today to hear about the excellent work with @EDCouncil schools including brand new facilities for ASN pupils. Thank you to Phil, Ash and Anne for showing me round and telling me about the ambitious plans for the future.

[Liz Smith CBE @282liz]

Thank you to Nick March (@AHOECUK) as secretariat to the Outdoor Education CPG and all members joining in-person and online for their contributions on the The Scottish Residential Quality Improvement Framework and SAAF.

[Liz Smith CBE @282liz]

Excellent news for Scotland's young people as the Outdoor Education Bill receives Royal Assent from His Majesty the King.

[Liz Smith CBE @282liz]

A huge thank you to ⁦@AHOECUK⁩. Terrific conference and some very happy people in the outdoor education sector.

[Liz Smith CBE @282liz]

It might be torrential rain in the Lakes but l was delighted to be shown round the Brathay outdoor centre before the Conference starts this afternoon.

[Liz Smith CBE @282liz]

A privilege for me to be the guest speaker at ⁦@AHOECUK⁩ annual conference for outdoor education centres. Looking forward to hearing about the challenges facing the sector in Eng&Wales and also speaking about how Scotland is leading the way on new legislation.

[Liz Smith CBE @282liz]

And let's not forget what 38 elite athletes said about school swimming 👇

[Liz Smith CBE @282liz]

Thank you @_KateForbes. I agree!

[Mike Harvey @MacallaMike]

Perfect way to spend Christmas Eve with “boulder boy”

[Tim Farron @timfarron]

This is utterly fantastic news, guaranteeing that every pupil in Scotland has access to a week of residential outdoor education.

Well done to Liz for your tireless work on this.

This gives us real hope in our campaign to provide all young people in England with this opportunity

[Liz Smith CBE @282liz]

Delighted Holyrood has passed the Outdoor Education Bill.

[Liz Smith CBE @282liz]

This is why the Outdoor Education Bill is so important 👇

[Liz Smith CBE @282liz]

I hope the Outdoor Education Bill will pass today.

[Mike Harvey @MacallaMike]

In a loud building you tend to notice the silence even more.

[Tim Farron @timfarron]

Outdoor education can help build confidence, resilience, and love of learning and the outdoors.

Really glad to see such a positive response from the Education Secretary today about supporting our cross-party campaign to give every young person these lifechanging opportunities.

[Mike Harvey @MacallaMike]

What a day

[Mike Harvey @MacallaMike]

Parliament today