Outdoor play

Playwork principles - Practice led by values

14/08/2023 Fey Cole discusses playwork principles and talks about how her own values are reflected in the work that she takes part in as a playworker.

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.

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.

Learning styles and nature’s impact on behaviour

22/06/2022 Our modern disconnection from nature can have a direct impact on our wellbeing. Jenny Phillips identifies how nature benefits children's behavioural development, and highlights the importance of adapting to children's' varying learning styles.

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.

The importance of risky play

26/12/2021 Risky play is an integral part of a child's development, teaching them to assess the risks surrounding their own safety, which they will carry into their adult life. Ruth McGuire elaborates on the importance of maintaining this balance.

Creating Enabling Environments for Children in the Early Years

26/10/2021 The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) (DFE, 2021) defines an enabling environment as one which is rich and varied that supports children’s learning and development. How we can best create spaces which allow children to be their best self.