Supporting our children to learn and thrive

We believe children learn better when they are engaged and excited by activities that challenge and inspire them. Different sparks make learning vivid and real for different children - when there is joy in what they are doing, children develop a love of learning. At CU Scotland, we want to encourage children to take part in these life-enhancing learning opportunities in a way works best for them, by engaging their passions and interests.

Many of us can remember a learning experience where we learned something new or developed a skill or passion, that helped us feel more confident and helped us develop a passion or interest that we enjoyed. For a child, it could be a spark of inspiration that ignites a long-term passion, some positive feedback that boosts a child's self-esteem, or a chance to try something new and exciting for the very first time. These moments, however small they may seem, play a huge role in shaping a child's confidence and self-awareness - and these vital moments don't just happen inside the classroom.

The learning that takes place away from school plays a huge role in every child’s development. That’s why Children's University Scotland is all about encouraging, capturing and celebrating learning that happens beyond the curriculum and outside normal lesson time.