Natur a ni - Practitioner Questionnaire

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Down to Earth is a not-for-profit organisation, that believes relationship-centred and meaningful, outdoor experiences have the potential to change people’s lives

A Down to Earth led partnership has secured Meithrin Natur funding from the National Lottery Community Fund to explore a new approach to early years learning across Wales, placing children's voices, creativity and well-being at the centre of how they experience the natural world

This questionnaire has been put together to identify the barriers families and practitioners face when accessing and using natural environments with children

It will help us understand what is working, what gets in the way, and what would make a difference.
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Natur a ni partners
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Does your job involve working or supporting work with children aged 0-5?* This field is required.
YESNO
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How often do you work with children/families in natural environments?* This field is required.
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
Rarely
Never
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What kinds of environments are they?* This field is required.E.g. Beach, park, woodland, nursery grounds etc
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Do the children you work with enjoy playing in natural environments?* This field is required.
YESNO
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Do you think it's important for children to spend time in natural environments?* This field is required.
YESNO
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Why?
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Why Not?
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What do you think the benefits are to using natural environments for children* This field is required.
Increased confidence and self-esteem
Greater resilience and emotional regulation
Improved wellbeing
Stronger connection to the natural world
Improved physical development and coordination
Increased independence and risk-taking in a safe way
Other
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What do you think the benefits are to using natural environments for staff?* This field is required.
Improved staff wellbeing/mental health
Encourages creativity and innovative methods
Enhances practitioner–child relationships through shared experiences
Supports physical health through outdoor activity
Increases job satisfaction and motivation
Promotes environmental awareness and stewardship
Increased resilience
Increased community connection
Other
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How easy is it for you to access natural environments with children?* This field is required.
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Not easy at all
Very easy
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Which barriers are faced when trying to take children into natural environments?* This field is required.Tick all that apply
Time
Weather
Having the right clothing for me
Having the right clothing for the child/ children
Transport
Enjoying being outside
Knowing what to do outside
Feeling safe outdoors
Paperwork
Risk involved
Other
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Which two spaces would you most want to use with children* This field is required.Please select only two (if you change your mind you will need to deselect the wrongly chosen image)
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How do you like to learn?* This field is required.Tick all that apply
Online
In person
Practical work
Experiential
Video Demonstrations
Reading
Discussions
Other
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Does learning need to be accredited for CPD purposes?* This field is required.The option to earn credits towards qualifications
YESNO
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Have you ever been involved in designing outdoor provision for children in natural environments?* This field is required.
YESNO
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Have you ever built/helped to build outdoor provisions for children in natural environments?* This field is required.
YESNO
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Tell us more
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In order to involve children in designing and building outdoor provision in natural environments, do you need help with any of the following?* This field is required.
Designing outdoor spaces
Fundraising
Activities to do outdoors
Resourcing a natural play area
Knowledge of wildlife (poisonous plants etc)
Risk Assessments
Guidance in building an outdoor space
Other
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Any other comments
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Where do you work?* This field is required.The name of the organisation
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What is the postcode of your workplace?* This field is required.
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Thank you for taking the time to complete our survey. If you'd like for us to keep in touch about this project, fill in your email address for us here.
example@example.com
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Thank you for taking the time to complete our survey. If you would like us to keep in touch about this project, fill in your email address below
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