Early Learning in Nature

A four year action research project (2009-14), funded by the Big Lottery Fund’s Changing Space Programme, focusing upon early learning in the natural environment. The ‘Early Learning in Nature’ project works in each year with a small number of early years groups
who regularly visit and become familiar with their very own ‘wild place’, engaging in exciting, imaginative and elemental learning. The project is designed to give children with limited access to natural environments sustained opportunities for engaging with nature. It provides
a sound basis for respect, understanding and stewardship of the natural world, as well as a rich resource for social and cognitive growth. Read More

The Drama of Sound

Exploring musicality as an expressive language in early childhood education. Supported by Youth Music, we are currently working with Kendal Nursery School and St Thomas's Primary School, Kendal, in an exciting exploration of music, listening, meaning-making and creative pedagogy. Educators and children are working in collaboration with a musician and a mentor from Sightlines Initiative. To find out more about becoming involved in this project, please click here.