Early Years

Top Tips for Getting Out to Play in Autumn and Winter

by Sarah Rankin Outdoor Learning is sometimes the last thing we want to do in the depths of Winter but this is also a unique time to explore and learn outdoors. Drama Artist Sarah Rankin shares her top tips for working with Early Years creatively outdoors throughout Autumn and Winter: …

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Out To Play for Buchlyvie and Crookston Nurseries

by Sarah Rankin At the end of October we introduced Out to Play to two new nurseries: Buchlyvie and Crookston. Already we are half way through and it’s fantastic fun. Westercraigs and Barlanark taught me so much about nurseries, children, challenges they can face and possible opportunities for Early Years …

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A wonderful five weeks with two nurseries

by Sarah Rankin My five weeks with two very special nurseries has absolutely flown in. I thoroughly enjoyed working with Westercraigs Nursery in Dennistoun and Barlanark Family Learning Centre in Garrowhill. Both nurseries proved to me how valuable nursery staff are and how much care, skill and dedication it takes …

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Out to Play for Nursery Schools

by Sarah Rankin Eco Drama’s first Out to Play project designed specifically for nurseries kicked off two weeks ago. It has been a lot of fun getting to know the inquisitive children and friendly staff at both Westercraigs and Barlanark nurseries in Glasgow’s East End. I began my Eco Drama …

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