Practical Sustainability Tools
Discover simple, actionable ways to embed eco-friendly practices into daily routines and outdoor play.
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Confidence in Documentation
Learn how to weave nature connection, resilience, and climate awareness into child-led experiences.
Sustainability & Pedagogy in Action
Embed climate education, nature connection, and resilience into everyday practice, aligning with the DfE strategy.
About the Workshop
Understanding the DfE Sustainability & Climate Change Strategy (2022–2030) This strategy sets out the UK Department for Education’s vision to make the education sector a global leader in climate action. It’s a bold, long-term commitment to embedding sustainability across all aspects of education—from curriculum to operations. 🌿 Key Focus Areas: Climate Education – Building environmental awareness and ecological literacy from the earliest years Green Skills – Preparing children for future roles in sustainability and nature-based industries Sustainable Operations – Encouraging settings to reduce waste, energy use, and carbon footprints Nature Connection – Promoting outdoor learning, biodiversity, and emotional connection to the natural world Resilience & Adaptation – Supporting children to understand climate risks and build emotional resilience
Where the Wild Ones Learn
We are Jodie Poole and Rachel [Surname], co-creators of Where the Wild Ones Learn and passionate advocates for nature-based, trauma-informed education. Together, we bring decades of experience in early years pedagogy, curriculum design, and creative resource development—rooted in play, connection, and deep respect for children’s emotional worlds. Jodie is a strategic leader, author, and curriculum designer with a gift for translating developmental theory into magical, accessible learning experiences. Her work blends poetic storytelling with practical tools—Canva-ready resources, schema-linked activities, and accreditation-aligned CPD programmes that empower educators to embed inclusive, sensory-rich practice. Rachel is a forest school practitioner, facilitator, and relational pedagogy specialist. She brings grounded wisdom, warmth, and a deep understanding of how outdoor learning supports regulation, resilience, and belonging. Her sessions are rich in storytelling, movement, and emotional safety—creating spaces where children and adults alike feel seen, heard, and held. Together, we design courses, workshops, and toolkits that honour the whole child, support the whole educator, and celebrate the wild wisdom of nature. Whether you're here for CPD, curriculum inspiration, or community connection, we’re so glad you’ve found us.