Introducing children to forest school activities has many benefits, but to truly understand its power, it is necessary to travel abroad and gain broader experiences, such as those provided in Friluftsbarnehages.

This article provides insight into national research around the perceptions of graduate and undergraduate trainees in the early years sector.

When reflecting on the influential and inspirational early years methodologies from other countries we are sometimes guilty of unintentionally belittling the wonderful examples of practice we have in the UK.

The various forms of creative therapy (art, play, sandplay, drama) offer children and adults the chance to freely explore materials without fear of interruption or judgement, when carrying out observations.