Acknowledgements
Many of the photographs featured throughout the book and website have kindly been shared by early years practitioners who have given permission for their practice to be included. We would like to extend their sincere thanks to Emily Hibbert, Heather Gibson, Agata Marciniak with whom it has been a joy to work. Their inspiring, high-quality enabling environments, captured so beautifully through their photographs, have been central to bringing our words to life.
We would also like to say sincere thanks to Clare Hawkins and Diane Webb for their valuable contributions of photographs, which have enriched this book.
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Little Nature Tots
Emily Hibbert
Little House on the Green
Heather Gibson
The Treasure Outdoors
Agata Marciniak
Little Nature Tots Playgroup is a
nature-inspired outdoor stay-and-play group led by Emily Hibbert.
The setting is based in Nottingham, providing forest school-style experiences for babies, toddlers and their families.
Their beautiful outdoor sessions celebrate curiosity, exploration and learning
through nature.
Little House on the Green is an Ofsted Outstanding childminding setting led by Heather Gibson.
Inspired by the Hygge approach to early years education, the setting celebrates play-based learning, sensory experiences and the use of natural materials to create a calm, nurturing environment where children can explore, play and thrive.
The Treasure Outdoors is led by Agata Marciniak, a passionate play advocate, Forest School Leader and educational consultant who inspires educators and families to embrace outdoor play.
Through creative play ideas, children's books and practical resources, the focus is on encouraging curiosity, imagination and meaningful learning in the natural world.
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Nature Talks
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