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What happens when we gather NHS staff in the outdoors not just to learn but to imagine a different future? On May 21st, 2025, a diverse group of NHS health professionals – doctors, special nurses, occupational therapists, psychiatrists, gathered at Laughton Greenwood to celebrate and network.  We invited senior commissioners, policy makers, NHS practitioners – even ITV Meridian and the Radio to join us in this growing movement.  Since 2023, Natural England funded 36 NHS

The Power of Green Social Prescribing: How Nature is Supporting NHS Mental Health Care Services Circle of Life Rediscovery CIC’s role as a social prescribing partner and trainer The UK Health Care System Care Levels The UK health care system is structured into different levels of care to ensure that people receive appropriate ‘treatment’ for their needs.  The system is divided into primary, secondary, and tertiary care, with mental health services following a similar structure.

5 Reasons You Should Forest School Train With Circle of Life Rediscovery Considering training to become a Level 3 Forest School leader? Here’s why you should train with Circle of Life Rediscovery.   By completing our ITC Level 3 Certificate for Forest School Leaders Training: You will be learning with expert FSA-endorsed trainer Marina Robb Our tutors are dedicated, experienced and, best of all, have up-to-date knowledge of Forest School and outdoor learning, as well

Exploring the Outdoors for SEND and SEMH Learning In a world where every child deserves the opportunity to thrive, the role of educators and the outdoors can offer a transformative force for equality, growth, and hope. Yet, for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), and those with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges, this journey often faces systemic barriers. As educators, we stand at the intersection of change, capable of reshaping futures

International Day of Forests The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 21st March – Spring Equinox as the International Day of the Forests in 2012. A time of equal day and night, the plants for the past 6 weeks (at least) have been responding to the change in light – and if you have been feeling better, it is likely to do with the change in light. For those of us lucky enough to work in

Nature-based Practice & Green Care We know that access to nature is not equal for everyone. The statistics are pretty stark – One in eight households has no access to a private or shared garden and this is particularly likely to be true of people living in urban areas – for example, 21% of Londoners do not have a garden. If you have a long-term illness or condition, it gets worse. (Natural England, 2020d). We

Four Directions Workshop  The Four Directions Online Workshop is a six week program for anyone who wishes to deepen their connection to nature and soul. The group will meet once a week for 2.5 hours and there will be solo explorations in nature between group meetings. People in any profession and any stage of life will find this workshop of value as an in-depth application of eco-psychology and as an opportunity for personal growth. What

Benefits of Forest Kindergarten Forest Kindergarten Level 3 – Local Nature Play  Forest Kindergarten Level 3 – Local Nature Play provides the complete foundation for early-year practitioners who want to work in nature with groups of early-year learners. Forest Kindergarten training is modelled on a Forest School approach and is based around child-centred learning through play in the Early Years. With a Forest Kindergarten Level 3 Training qualification, you can take young children on frequent