Forest School Training Level 3 – why train to be a leader?

Forest School Training Level 3 A recent Facebook post asked if you can run a Forest School programme without completing the Forest School Training Level 3. The short answer is, you don’t need qualifications to take people outdoors, nor to necessarily offer great...
The Importance and Benefits of Nature to our Lives

The Importance and Benefits of Nature to our Lives

The Importance and Benefits of Nature to our Lives If you are ever in doubt about the importance of and the benefits of nature to our lives, download the latest ‘Living Planet Report 2018’. The Children’s Fire

The Adventures of Pumpkin Patch Nursery – Outdoor Classroom Day 2018

Outdoor Classroom Day – 1st November 2018 To celebrate Outdoor Classroom Day 2018 we wanted to share the adventures of a local nursery group, who come each week to do Forest School at our beautiful woodland site in East Sussex. “Once upon a time there was a very...

Marina Robb for Inspiring Advocate!

Marina Robb, Circle of Life Rediscovery Director, nominated for National Education Award! Marina Robb, Director of Circle of Life Rediscovery, has been nominated for a prestigious National Education Award in recognition for her commitment and passion for learning...
Working with Nature to Support our Mental Health

Working with Nature to Support our Mental Health

World Mental Health Day 2018 It is perhaps normal to think of our physical health. If you hurt your arm, you will happily share that information.  However if your mental health is suffering, it is harder to be comfortable to share that you are feeling stressed,...
Ideas for Outdoor Maths, by Juliet Robertson

Ideas for Outdoor Maths, by Juliet Robertson

6 ideas for using syringes in a mathematical way outside – explore outdoor maths. Blog By Juliet Robertson, Creative Star Learning Ltd. I’ve always used syringes for water play, mark making, as air pumps in technology projects and for having fun in the snow....