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SEND Nature Programme - Week Two: Calm, Connection and Finding What Works
A powerful SEND nature session where sound, calm and connection helped children and parents regulate, build trust and experience moments once thought impossible.

Claudio Sisera
Feb 104 min read


SEND Nature Programme - Breaking Barriers, Building Trust, and Letting Children Lead
A child-led SEND nature session building trust, confidence and connection through sensory play, exploration and inclusive outdoor learning.

Claudio Sisera
Feb 94 min read


Mums Matter - Winter Light, Shared Warmth, and a Gentle Goodbye
A cold but comforting final forest session where mums and children shared warmth, food, gentle risk-taking and connection as winter light slowly returned.

Claudio Sisera
Jan 275 min read


Mums Matter: A Trip to the Zoo, Yoga, and the Power of Imaginative Play
A playful yoga session took mums and children on a zoo adventure, blending movement, music, imagination and calm through shared storytelling and play.

Claudio Sisera
Jan 214 min read


Mums Matter: Baby Yoga, Bonding and Breathing Space
A gentle Baby Yoga session supporting calm, bonding and confidence for mums and babies through movement, breath, connection and community.

Julie Robinson
Jan 143 min read


Mums Matter - Winter Wildlife, Wonder & Listening Differently
A gentle winter nature walk exploring robins, holly and birdsong, helping mums and children slow down, listen, and reconnect with nature.

Julie Robinson
Jan 144 min read


Mums Matter - Week 7: Rain, Resilience, and Woodland Magic
Rainy woodland play brought joy and connection as mums and children explored elf hunts, willow weaving, and festive fun - ending with a magical deer sighting.

Claudio Sisera
Dec 20, 20255 min read


Mums Matter – Week 6: Glitter, Giggles, and Gentle Connection
Mums and children explored creativity through festive art therapy, crafting reindeer and robins while connecting, relaxing, and sharing gentle joy.

Claudio Sisera
Dec 10, 20256 min read


Mums Matter - Week 5: Creativity, Calm, and Little Painted Robins
Mums and children enjoyed a calm, creative indoor session painting robins, exploring textures, and connecting through colour, laughter, and mindfulness.

Claudio Sisera
Dec 3, 20255 min read


Mums Matter - Week 4: Candles, Connections, and Cosmic Creativity in the Forest
Mums and toddlers embraced creativity and community through forest play, earth candles, and connection in a warm, laughter-filled winter woodland session.

Claudio Sisera
Dec 3, 20255 min read


Mums Matter - Week 3: Nature Art, Networks, and the Wonder of the Forest
Mums and babies explored nature art with Russ, learning about trees, birds, and family teamwork in a calm, sensory forest session full of wonder.

Claudio Sisera
Nov 21, 20255 min read


Mums Matter - Week 2: Letting Go of Perfection and Finding Joy in the Forest
Mums explored self-kindness, affirmations, and creativity in nature - letting go of perfection and making joyful “Leaf Man” creations with their children.

Julie Robinson
Nov 15, 20254 min read


Mums Matter: Nature, Nurture and New Beginnings
Mums connect through mindfulness, creative play, and affirmations in our first 0–2s nature group - easing pressures and celebrating calm, confident parenting.

Julie Robinson
Nov 5, 20255 min read


Navigating Screen Time in the Early Years: A Guide for Conscious Parenting
Explore how to use technology mindfully in early childhood, with tips for balance, connection, and supporting emotional and social development.

Claudio Sisera
Jul 19, 20255 min read


Simple and Affordable Ways to Keep Children Busy This Summer
Discover fun, low-cost ways to keep children engaged this summer with creative play, outdoor adventures, and meaningful moments that build connection.

Claudio Sisera
Jul 19, 20255 min read


How Do We Parent? The challenges and ways to overcome them
Explore the realities of parenting, gentle discipline, screen time, and emotional connection in this heartfelt guide by Julie Robinson. You're not alone.

Julie Robinson
Jun 15, 20253 min read


Why School Readiness is Important: The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Early Education
Discover why emotional intelligence is key to school readiness - helping children thrive socially, emotionally, and academically from day one.

Julie Robinson
Apr 28, 20254 min read


Health Inequalities and Children’s Health
Explore how early years care and joined-up action can help tackle child health inequalities and improve outcomes for all UK children.

Dr Jan Macfarlane
Apr 28, 20253 min read


Tackling the Mental Health Crisis in Children and Young People - Are We Finally on the Right Track?
Ten years after Future in Mind, children’s mental health needs remain high. Can new government policies deliver real change? Here’s what the sector says.

Julie Robinson
Apr 20, 20255 min read


Time to Connect with Our Children: Understanding Parenting Styles and Building Stronger Bonds
Discover how understanding your parenting style can help you build stronger, more meaningful connections with your child every day.

Julie Robinson
Apr 6, 20254 min read
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