International Learning Environments Expert. Creator of The Communication Friendly Spaces Approach. Speaker, writer, adviser.
UK
Joined November 2009
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Enjoyed working with staff at a school in Wales today. Looking forward to seeing how they interpret and use the research and ideas shared. #environments #strategic #wholeschoolapproach
Been exploring what I call ‘automatic pathways’ and the way that those tried and tested familiar routes whilst offering a security in an environment, can also take away the opportunity to engage in something new. #noticing #talkingpoints #artefacts #communicationfriendlyspaces
Some interesting discussions with colleagues about environments this week. Fear of something ‘getting trashed’ is not enough of a reason to just not do it. What else needs to be in place to support the process of environmental change with learners?
Pulled up for a meeting yesterday and saw two great structures made from local forest supplies. These are community spaces at the start of a local walking route. Places to gather, shelter or chat. Versatile and sustainable. #communicationfriendlyspaces #environments #eco
In what feels like my 20th nyc coffee shop this week. Offering a variety of seating/spaces allows choice and accommodates individual preferences. Observing the places children are naturally drawn to is key to inform the development of responsive spaces they’ll love. #environments
En route to my first meeting and love this big stone seating. The arrangement, feel and natural addition to a concrete space. #NYC #communicationfriendlyspaces #environments
Newly launched: brother the charity. which aims to support men’s mental health through research, funding and creative opportunities. I’ve been supporting their creative residency programme. Please share.
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Enjoyed working with a group of Flying Start colleagues from Merthyr today sharing research, case studies and impact about learning environments. Another group tomorrow and on Saturday 👍🏻 #coherentapproach #evidencebased #informedchange
Meetings in Paris and a visit to the amazing Louis Vuitton Foundation gallery in the Bois de Boulogne. Incredible architecture.
Looking forward to working with Flying Start teams in Merthyr next month. #nurturingenvironments #earlylanguage #CommunicationFriendlySpaces #🏴
After mainstreaming a long term project, I’m starting to have some capacity again! Do get in touch if you’d like to explore an online collaboration this year. [email protected] #effectiveenvironments #evidenceinformedchange #training #consultancy
My input on an environment project came to an end today. What motivation and change from the teams involved. Great to see such positive impact for children and families. #wholeteamapproach #learningenvironments #strategic #sustained #informedchange
Really enjoyed working with colleagues from Wales this morning in the Healthy Pre-Schools Programme. 👍🏻
Thinking about ways of creating welcoming, homely spaces for children attending the new breakfast club school provision planned in the UK to support smooth transitions into an extended day. #environments #emotionalclimate #transition #belonging #welcomingspaces
Looking forward to working with colleagues at a Kent school on Saturday. We will be focusing on the emotional environment. Connection, welcome and belonging make all the difference.
Preparing for some development sessions with a new school, focusing on consistency in their environment.
Really thoughtful discussions today about risk and challenge in outside areas and the potential transference of anxiety to children, through the vocabulary that staff use.
A great session last night with colleagues from Flintshire. We were thinking particularly about outside environments and open ended resources. 👍🏻
Looking forward to working with colleagues in Wales next month as part of the Healthy Pre-School’s scheme. #environments #connected #reflect #research #rethink