Alarming lack of access to green space fuelling UK child obesity crisis, doctors warn theguardian.com/environment/ar…

Really interesting keynote by Selima Negro about the development of Forest School in Italy Forest School Association #FSRS2024

fantastic presentation by Community by Nature sharing lived-experience and impact of being part of the project Forest School Association

Harriet Dunn (Dr Harriet Dunn) talking about othering in outdoor education spaces in relation to learners with learning disabilities Forest School Association #FSRS2024

Lauren Bourn (Lauren Bourn) bringing our final panel session on #SEND in Forest School to a close with her talk on professional perspectives and practices in Forest School for autistic learners. Forest School Association #FSRS2024

🆕The 2nd highlight of our response to part 2 of Ofsted' “Best Start in Life”➡️#research rigour We believe it is important to present research that is up-to-date & rigorously evaluated, thus enhancing #educators’ practices. In having quality interactions w/children it is...

Tune in to The Forest School Podcast for the latest on the FIRST International Forest School Research Symposium including ⁦Helena PimlottWilson⁩ & I talking about parental mental health in #forestschool toddler groups ⁦LboroSSEHS⁩ ⁦⁦Loughborough Geography and Environment⁩ podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the…

🎉 Post doc alert 🎉 We are looking for someone with excellent ethnographic research experience and a clear commitment to amplifying the voices of learning-disabled young people in research, including those who are non-verbal or minimally verbal! More info below ⬇️⬇️ Please RT!

NEYASP Chair Helen Battelley on Kindred Squared's 2024 School Readiness Survey: "The recent survey further evidenced the decline in children’s physical competence & the impact this has on other areas of #learning & #development. The survey included #PhysicalDevelopment milestones...

Completely agree, Chris Wright. It’s wonderful to be part of such a forward thinking, proactive group on a mission to help children in their #earlyyears get off to the best start! National Early Years Active Start Partnership

‘How to be a Norwegian parent: let your kids roam free, stay home alone, have fun – and fail’ - @Guardian theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/a… In Norway, children walk to school aged six, or even travel across the country – and no one bats an eyelid. Why do these kids have so much

There is hope and high expectations. I really hope we see some meaningful change.

The @Guardian view on outdoor play: ministers should give it a whirl! 👏🏼 theguardian.com/commentisfree/… Children are naturally playful. But they still need support and encouragement. Some of the games – all of which are played outdoors – have all but disappeared from the UK’s parks

We are advertising two new posts in sport management. Come join me and the team at Loughborough University LboroSSEHS jobs.ac.uk/job/DIT886/sen… jobs.ac.uk/job/DIT882/lec…

Welcome news that English schools are to phase out 'cruel' behaviour rules. Our 2 new animations made with young people explore the mental health impacts of school discipline. Inspired by a research idea from our YPAG News bit.ly/3WvsFQV Videos bit.ly/school-discipl…

I still am so upset that Israel - is allowed to attend the Olympics- I hope there are many peaceful protests - held throughout the Olympic and Paralympic Games - Pro-Palestinian athletes could show ‘solidarity’ in opening ceremony theguardian.com/sport/article/…

Seeking parents of children with #SEND, teachers & healthcare professionals to complete a short questionnaire about the motimefamily product. Your insight will help the development of Moti Me so it can best support SEND children’s physical development. bit.ly/MotiMeQ1

On Monday, this excellent documentary which speaks to the experiences of so many children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities airs on C4. Everyone should watch it.

Fantastic to be able to represent Loughborough University LboroSSEHS in Paris this week at the start of the #ParalympicGames! Peter Harrison Centre for Disability Sport