At Mill Hill Nursery in Waterlooville, Hampshire, a small group of children were taking part in a term-long art project with the Inspiration Federation. But their affection for the big oak tree they saw on visits to Staunton Country Park deepened as they watched it change through the seasons. ‘It became more about the tree and their relationships with the tree,’ explains pedagogical lead Carlie Powell, whose setting is part of the Growing Places group.
‘We didn't know where their explorations were going and that's the most important part for us – that it's open-ended and we follow the children's interests and fascinations.’
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