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Eco Drama

Eco Drama Out to Play Impact Report 2026

Eco Drama's Out to Play programme brings creative outdoor learning to school playgrounds across Greater Glasgow and beyond. Its 10-year Impact Report 2026 marks 100 schools reached, over 11,500 children inspired and more than 4,000 educators equipped, with 95% of teachers committed to continuing drama and storytelling outdoors.

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Eco Drama is a Glasgow-based charity creating theatre and drama projects with an environmental theme for children and young people. Its Out to Play programme, running since 2015, transforms playgrounds into imaginative learning environments through Drama Artist residencies and teacher training, especially where poverty creates barriers to learning and nature access.

Key Metrics

Schools reached 100 schools reached over ten years of Out to Play residencies and teacher training.
Children inspired Over 11,500 children inspired to reconnect with nature through drama and storytelling.
Educators equipped More than 4,000 educators equipped to embed creative outdoor learning into weekly timetables.
Teacher commitment 95% of teachers committed to continuing drama and storytelling outdoors; 84% reported successful development in pupils' communication skills and 72% observed advances in literacy.

Key Outcomes

  • 11,500+ children built confidence and nature connection through immersive outdoor residencies.
  • 4,000+ educators equipped to sustain creative outdoor learning beyond the programme.

Geography

Scotland

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