Joining me is Amy Sykes of the Secret Garden in Morecambe. We hear about how Amy transitioned from journalist to teacher to childminder, and how this has changed her life - for the better! Amy is also a member of the Early Years and Primary Working Group for the exciting Morecambe Bay Curriculum project, so I couldn't miss the opportunity to ask about this too. Series 1: The Road That Led Us Here In this first series we interview pioneers in education about how they built their businesses, and the journey that brought practitioner to their role in working with children. Join us as we speak with people all over the UK, USA and New Zealand.Gain early access and exclusive content at https://thecabin.naturenurtures.co.uk/membership ...
Joining me is Clare Caro, Founder of the Pikler Collection, and Nature Play. We dig deep into what it means for young children, including infants to connect with nature. We learn about Clare's journey to setting up Nature Play, including why she trade marked 'Nature Play' and how this has turned into an international organisation. Series 1: The Road That Led Us Here In this first series we interview pioneers in education about how they built their businesses, and the journey that brought practitioner to their role in working with children. Join us as we speak with people all over the UK, USA and New Zealand.Gain early access and exclusive content at https://thecabin.naturenurtures.co.uk/membership ...
Joining me in this episode is Merril Miceli of Forest Folk, Amherst, Massachusetts, USA. We talk advocating for children and risky play, and the business of setting up a Forest School in the face of heavy regulations. This was such a great episode to put together, and I'm so glad to have connected with Merril. She is so good at being agile and responsive to challenges and opportunities in terms of her vision and model for Forest Folk. An essential episode for those having to think outside the box when it comes to setting up their own outdoor nursery. Series 1: The Road That Led Us Here In this first series we interview pioneers in education about how they built their businesses, and the journey that brought practitioners to their role in working with children. Join us as we speak with people all over the UK, USA and New Zealand.Gain early access and exclusive content at https://thecabin.naturenurtures.co.uk/membership Want to set up an outdoor nursery? Access our free course here: https://thecabin.naturenurtures.co.uk/ 4 Fundamentals of making small outdoor nurseries work. In this free mini course, we'll tackle crucial elements that will give you the clarity and confidence to pursue your nature nursery dreams. ...