The Natural Start Alliance is a professional coalition dedicated to promoting and supporting early childhood outdoor education. While its influence is international, it serves as a critical resource for UK independent schools—particularly those with "Forest School" or "Outdoor Kindergarten" provisions. The organisation aims to provide educators with the pedagogical tools, safety frameworks, and research necessary to integrate nature-based learning into early years curricula. It is governed as a project of the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) but operates as an open network for global practitioners seeking to formalise outdoor learning standards.
