Free online talk: Wonder on our doorstep: supporting children to find curiosity and connection in nature
On Tuesday 6 August at 7pm, sign up to join this FREE Plantlife workshop to help you learn how to encourage children to forge a deep connection with the natural world. It’s a journey back to basics, offering practical insights and playful strategies for stress-free nature exploration. Donation optional.
Supporting risky play in children – for their own good
The Children & Nature Network have shared this parenting article Why I'm Encouraging "Risky Play" For My Kids This Year, Despite My Anxiety (22 July 2024) .
Parent Carer Survey: Learning for Sustainability Findings Report January 2024
This survey ran from 25 September to 13 November 2023, with 432 responses from 26 local authorities across Scotland. Key findings: Prioritising Sustainability: Almost 90% of respondents expressed that the environment and sustainability are important or very important to them. Awareness at School: Two-thirds (65%) of parents and carers are [...]
Parents and carers – COVID-19 Early Years Resilience and Impact Survey – fourth survey (8-30 June)
Public Health Scotland (PHS) is running a new national survey to hear directly from the parents and carers of children aged 0–11 about how their families are doing, three years after the pandemic began. PHS is keen to gauge any ripple effect, as well as any impact of the ongoing [...]
Calling parents and carers – STEM Strategy Learner, Parent and Carer Surveys
Education Scotland are looking for learners (P6 to S6) and parents and carers to help shape the next stage of Scotland’s STEM Education and Training Strategy. Please complete this short survey and share with parents and carers. Surveys close 1 July.
Parental perceptions about Forest School toddler groups in the UK – survey
Sara Knight and Loughborough University are looking for survey volunteers for a study into parents' perceptions around Forest School toddler groups and why they might choose Forest School. Please take this very quick survey to further our understanding.
How to increase your kids’ outdoor time
This article (26 January 2022) shared by the Children and Nature Network describes how it can be hard to make time for regular outdoor play even though the benefits of outdoor play for children are well understood by most adults. The author offers tips for shifting that mindset. She argues [...]
Early years outdoors and protecting the environment
The Care Inspectorate have retweeted how outdoor nursery experiences help children understand how to protect and improve their environments (20 October 2021). This includes an inspiring YouTube video on outdoor ELC for parents.
