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Mel McCree and Sarah Lawfull Outdoor Podcast Series 1

Episode 19: Risk-taking and Forest School with Mel McCree and Sarah Lawfull

Episode 19 of the TTS Talking Early Years podcast continues the conversation about all things Forest School. Alistair Bryce-Clegg is joined again by renowned Forest School experts and advocates, Mel McCree and Sarah d Sarah Lawfull.    Research and evidence show that the Forest School approach actively develops children’s risk awareness and confidence in managing their…
5 April 20230Comments

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Mel McCree and Sarah Lawfull Outdoor Podcast Series 1

Episode 18: The Forest School approach to learning with Mel McCree and Sarah Lawfull

In this TTS Talking podcast episode, Alistair Bryce-Clegg is joined by renowned Forest School experts, Mel McCree and Sarah Lawfull.  Sharing their knowledge and passion for everything Forest School, Sarah and Mel share their tips and guidance to help practitioners develop their confidence when taking children’s learning outdoors and why the Forest School approach is an…
4 April 20230Comments

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Episode 17: An introduction to the Forest School Approach with Mel McCree and Sarah Lawfull

In this TTS Talking podcast episode, Alistair Bryce-Clegg is joined by renowned Forest School experts, Mel McCree and Sarah Lawfull. Sharing their passion for the Forest School approach, Sarah and Mel explain to Alistair the 6 key principles and how this ethos really benefits child development.   The Forest School ethos offers children a play-based approach…
31 March 20230Comments

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Cheryl Hadland Outdoor Podcast Series 1

Episode 16: Fostering a love for sustainability in the Early Years with Cheryl Hadland

With many Early Years settings looking for ways to implement more sustainable practices in their settings and gardens, Cheryl Hadland, Managing Director at Tops Day Nurseries, joins our latest podcast episode to share her thoughts on creating a more sustainable learning environment. From top tips on fostering a love for environmentally friendly activities, resources, and best…
27 March 20230Comments

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Cheryl Hadland Outdoor Podcast Series 1

Episode 14: Planting and eating sustainably with Cheryl Hadland

Cheryl Hadland, Founder, and Managing Director at Tops Day Nurseries, joins Alistair Bryce-Clegg in this episode to talk about practical ways to adopt a more sustainable approach in Early Years settings.   Overcoming challenges  Cheryl shares her passion for planting and eating sustainably, offering practical tips and guidance to overcome some of the challenges practitioners may…
17 March 20230Comments

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Tim Holmes: How outdoor learning benefits wellbeing 

Dr Tim Holmes, TTS Talking Outdoor Spaces panelist, shares the importance of outdoor leaning and how this benefits wellbeing. Last year, researchers from the universities of Oxford, Cambridge, Exeter, Kings College London, University College London and Pennsylvania State published the results of an 8-year study into the effectiveness of school based mindfulness training on the…
16 March 20230Comments

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Niki Buchan Outdoor Podcast Series 1

Episode 12: Creating engaging outdoor learning experiences with Niki Buchan

In this episode, International Educational Consultant and nature-based learning advocate, Niki Buchan, offers practical suggestions for creating a positive ethos for nature-based learning in all different types of environments.   Taking learning outdoors During her conversation with Alistair, Niki encourages practitioners to consider the following: 🌳 Take children's learning beyond the setting by visiting local parks and…
8 March 20230Comments

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