About us

Nicola works as Director of Insight and Impact for The Froebel Trust and is a Visiting Reader in Education for Sustainable Futures at Canterbury Christ Church University. With an academic background in rural and environmental geography, her research interests include children’s connection with nature, outdoor learning and sustainability education.

Jo is Associate Head of School for Research and Knowledge Exchange in the School of ECYS (Education, Childhood, Youth and Sport) at The Open University.  With a professional background as a primary school teacher (Early Years), her research interests include appropriate pedagogies for young children.

Polly is a Senior Lecturer in Early Years at Canterbury Christ Church University. Previously she worked as an Early Years Professional in a Sure Start Children’s Centre. Research interests include the experiences of young children outdoors and research methods for undergraduate students.  She is currently undertaking a Professional Doctorate at The Open University about babies’ perspectives of the outdoors.