Success stories
Natural Thinkers features in Nursery World
01 July 2025
Annette Rawstrone reports on how Natural Thinkers is helping practitioners to connect children with nature through everyday learning experiences.
"A lot of our thinking and curriculum has grown up from the training we had from Natural Thinkers. It has given practitioners time to think about what experiences are right for our children before they enter primary school." Sian McDermott, Rowland Hill Nursery School in Haringey, north London.
Loved every bit of it. I will use what I have learnt to inspire teaching and support staff for outdoor learning
Wandsworth practitioner
Excellent training, research to back it up, and support with changing the mindset of the staff team.
Luton practitioner
★★★★★
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Testimonials from teachers and practitioners who have attended Natural Thinkers training
Great training! I really enjoyed it and I really believe in the ethos. Thank you Natural Thinkers!
Lambeth practitioner
Having the practical sessions made the course very powerful. Great training.
Haringey practitioner
★★★★★
★★★★★
Learnt so much – how to maximise learning, enjoyment and wellbeing through the outdoor area without having to spend a lot on resources.
Practitioner
My most pleasant training experience in recent years.
Lambeth practitioner
★★★★★
★★★★★
Very informative and interesting. Having the hands-on activities in the afternoon helped consolidate the activities.
Practitioner
It's made us all reflect on what we're offering children, and improved practitioners' awareness of what there is to do outside. All presented activities are achievable.
Practitioner
★★★★★
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Empowering children through nature-based outdoor learning.
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Natural Thinkers is housed in the Early Childhood Unit at the National Children’s Bureau.