Therese’s Blog

On International Women’s Day, it’s vital to shine a light on the incredible impact women in schools have had—and continue to have—in shaping the lives of children. From the classroom to the playground, female educators and role models are often the unsung heroines,...

We were deeply saddened to hear of the death of Juliette Robertson on Saturday 27th December 2025. Juliette’s name has long been synonymous with learning and play outdoors, and her influence has reached schools, educators, and play practitioners across the UK and...

“API – The State of Outdoor Play in Primary Schools: A Summary for Educators.” A significant new report has just been released: “API – The State of Outdoor Play in Primary Schools: A Summary for Educators.”This publication provides one of the clearest pictures we’ve...

In recent years, schools and families have been voicing growing concerns about children’s behaviour, wellbeing, learning readiness and social skills. Alongside this, we’ve seen a significant rise in screen use and a sharp drop in unstructured, active and imaginative...

Beyond the Playground How Positive Play Impacts Student and Staff Wellbeing Mental Health Awareness is more crucial than ever, and while we often focus on classroom strategies, there's a vital, often-overlooked arena where well-being flourishes (or falters): the...