Fig 2.
Definitions A generic, all encompassing, definition of residential outdoor education is not readily available or agreed. The meaning differs from group to group; students, outdoor professionals, academics, teachers and the public all understand it to mean different things. Often the meaning is linked to the purpose of the visit or expedition or field trip and is described as such. In many cases, though mostly with school groups, an effective description of the aims or purpose is given, increasing resilience, developing confidence, etc. As this proposed bill relates to young people, most of whom will be in full-time education, as a starting point for the purpose of this consultation, the definition given by Education Scotland will be used: “…residential experiences refer to educational visits where outdoor learning is the main focus of the experience and which include one or more overnight stays. Residential experiences include using outdoor centres or youth hostels, camping, bivouacking, snow-holing or sailing boats. This contrasts with residential 7
