Our Writers
firstname lastname
TNL Content Team
Alistair Bryce-Clegg
Greg Bottrill
Emma Davis
Sam Green
Denise Amankwah
Greg Bottrill
June O'Sullivan
Ben Rolfe
Greg McCallum
Louise Mercieca
Hayley Anne-Sherwood
Anna McCallum
Dr Stella Louis
Our Writers
firstname lastname
TNL Content Team
Alistair Bryce-Clegg
Greg Bottrill
Emma Davis
Sam Green
Denise Amankwah
Greg Bottrill
June O'Sullivan
Ben Rolfe
Greg McCallum
Louise Mercieca
Hayley Anne-Sherwood
Anna McCallum
Dr Stella Louis
Our Writers
Sam Green
Sam is the Founder & CEO of That Nursery Life. After spending the first years of his career running day nurseries in Somerset & South London, Sam felt called to shift his focus to caring for those who care for children. That Nursery Life has grown out of that motivation, and Sam continues to advocate fiercly for the rights, wellbeing, and remarkable work of early years professionals.
Written by: Sam Green
There are many reasons an early years professional might want to learn a new language. Here are our 8 top tips to effectively learn a …
Written by: Sam Green
This beautifully illustrated book is a “sensory story”, with each page suggesting a sensory experience which the reader, or “story experiencer” can take part in.
Written by: Sam Green
This outdoor maths activity has boundless opportunities for exploration and extensions. Starting from a simple set of homemade scales, children are able to expand their …
Written by: Sam Green
Unleash children's creative expression with this outdoor activity using natural paints made from fruit, herbs, coffee and more!
Written by: Sam Green
Supporting families as they manage their children's sleep routines is a big part of being an early years professional. Parents are often anxious to understand …
Written by: Sam Green
It's one of those old-school, Sunday afternoon with Mum or Dad memories. A bucket of water, a hose pipe, a sponge, and a dirty car …
Written by: Sam Green
Lydia's aim was to bring parents closer into the work of the setting. Her solution was to create a beautiful "Home Learning Station" at the …
Written by: Sam Green
When it comes to difficult questions children ask, this is the absolute classic. "Where do babies come from?". Tackling these questions can be daunting, and …
As England enters a new lockdown, That Nursery Life's Founder & CEO shares a personal message of support with our critical sector.
Written by: Sam Green
Our Founder and CEO Sam shares his thoughts with the Early Years community in the wake of yesterday's government announcement and the implications for the …
Written by: Sam Green
Keep your setting's official documents up-to-date, and representing the very best practice with TNL's Core Policy Pack of bespoke, downloadable policies.
Written by: Sam Green
TNL Founder and CEO Sam Green reflects on how having proper policies, structures and procedures in place can prevent the worst from happening, even if …