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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…
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…
Child planting outside
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…
Sarah Lawfull Where the Fruits Is
Meet Podcast Guest: Sarah Lawfull
After 20 years as a primary, then early years teacher, Sarah escaped to the woods, joining the Oxfordshire Forest School Service. Using the Forest School approach with SEND groups, schools, and early years settings, she witnessed the transformational impact of Forest School on the children, staff, and families she worked with. The Forest School impact As…
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…
How active is your playground?
How active is your playground?
Looking for ways to get children more active at break and lunchtimes? In this blog, Philippa Youlden shares her advice and top tips. When I think back to my time at school and what I played at break and lunchtime, it was usually some kind of ball game, skipping or elastics (French skipping). Others chose to…

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