What does Corporate Social Responsibility really look like in an early years setting? In this inspiring episode, we speak with Jayne Cocksedge and Sonya Cheesmur from Jane's Nature Nursery about how sustainability, community engagement, and ethical leadership can transform children's learning experiences.

Discover how a nature-based approach is helping children become more resilient, independent, and environmentally conscious, while also strengthening family engagement, staff wellbeing, and community connections. From cloth nappies and recycling initiatives to intergenerational partnerships with local care homes, Jayne and Sonya share practical examples of how small, everyday actions can create lasting positive change.

This conversation challenges the idea that Corporate Social Responsibility is only for large organisations and demonstrates how early years leaders can make a meaningful impact on people, communities, and the planet—one child, one family, and one small step at a time.

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