Claire is closely involved with her own nature kindergarten, Auchlone Nature Kindergarten, in Scotland. This outdoor nursery works with children from 2-6 year olds, who spend up to 90% of their time outside. The three spaces of ‘inside’, ‘outside’ and ‘beyond’ are mindfully linked to developing skills and confidence in a predominantly natural environment.
In addition to Claire’s international and consultancy work, she runs a Community Interest Company, 'Living Classrooms', through which the Virtual Nature School is being delivered. Additionally, she set up the International Association of Nature Pedagogy, a professional organisation designed to promote and support all forms of nature-based education for children aged 0 - 8 years throughout the world. This includes Forest Kindergartens, Forest Schools, Nature Pre-Schools and Nature Kindergartens.
Claire is one of a leadership group of consultants who make up the World Nature Collaborative, a working party of the World Forum Foundation. The purpose of the group is to develop a cohesive network and approach to experiential learning in outdoor spaces in a variety of climates. The nature collaborative brings together educators, landscape architects, environmentalists and health workers to support a multidisciplinary approach to outdoor educational provision.
