Sustainability

Engaging new sustainability for early childhood resource

14/02/2023 This resource is rich with teaching prompts, case studies and activities, and will support and empower the early years sector to learn more about our responsibilities to each other and the world in which we live.

POD-CACHE S4E03 - The importance of outdoor learning with Dr. Helen Bilton

02/02/2023 We meet with Dr. Helen Bilton, Author and Professor of Outdoor Learning, to talk about recapturing the lost value of play, how different early years settings can support outdoor learning and we also touch on Helen's FutureLearn courses.

The impact of fuel poverty on children’s development and wellbeing

06/10/2022 With costs of basic necessities continuing to grow, taking action to protect children's wellbeing is more important than ever before. Fey Cole identifies the different areas of children's development that could be directly affected by fuel poverty.

Home economics and the cost of living

04/10/2022 Despite the challenges of the cost of living crisis, it is possible to remain resilient and meet financial obligations. Ruth McGuire explains how families can adapt through applying basic budgeting and adjusting their shopping behaviours.

Teaching early years about sustainability and money-saving

14/09/2022 In the current climate of an economic crisis, Jenny Phillips talks about the activities her forest school class has undertaken to teach children about cost-effective and eco-friendly living approaches that can be adapted at home with their families.

Sustainability for Practitioners | Watch again

14/03/2022 Revisit our March 2022 event, Sustainability for practitioners, with this recording of the speaker sessions.

Sustainability in an Early Years setting

26/02/2022 Encouraging greener lifestyles from a young age is a big step towards a more environmentally-conscious society. Anne Rodgers tells of her own experience of teaching nursery children the benefits of growing their own fruit and vegetables.

Playing our part in saving the planet

24/02/2022 In light of the recently held COP26 climate summit, it's even more evident that change must happen to save our planet. In this piece, Ruth McGuire provides some ideas on how we can incorporate small lifestyle changes to reduce waste and pollution.