by Celia Hogan | Mar 30, 2023 | Uncategorized
‘Morena’ I answered. My facilitator replied ‘I have been dealing with an incident with a knife, the child is ok and the situation is under control. He is heading to A&E now.’ ‘I just wanted to ring you as part of the SOP (safety operational procedure)...
by Celia Hogan | Jul 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
Risky play is a natural element of human development and is essential for a child’s overall development and wellbeing. It is a key part in the fabric of a well-rounded childhood. Taking risks is innate, it comes from within us all. We are born with it, and children...
by Celia Hogan | Dec 14, 2020 | Uncategorized
I often hear the words ‘yes, but…’ when running workshops for educators about setting up regular nature excursions or a nature programme in their school. While I can definitely see the challenges and I get to hear first-hand from many teachers around...
by Celia Hogan | Jun 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
The outdoor classroom is an under-utilised space, full of incredible natural potential. It is a great place for learning and it supports the overall development of children alongside dispositions and key competencies that help them succeed in life. So why is it not...
by Celia Hogan | May 15, 2019 | Uncategorized
When I got Shaun’s email, I was not only excited, but I was pretty impressed too. Often, I get a bit of push back when I challenge people to think differently about tree climbing in their school. But this, this email showed me what proactive looks like and has left me...
