Mindstretchers Academy UK

Do you feel like planning is a chore?

Can you relate to these struggles?

  • Overwhelmed?

    Is lesson planning just another burden on your plate that you could really do without?

  • Bored?

    Do you feel like you're just completing a box-ticking chore instead of a creating the best experiences for children?

  • Unconfident?

    Do you lack the confidence in delivering meaningful and lasting learning experiences?

Training Academy

Bring the joy back to planning

The Floorbook Approach is a method of capturing children's voices in at every step of the planning process. It helps practitioners to find the confidence to move beyond box-ticking exercises and find that they can create meaningful and long-lasting learning experiences.

It has the power to turn mandatory planning into a joyful and effective process that benefits both professionals and children.

The Creator of the Floorbook Approach

Meet Dr Claire Warden

Dr. Claire Warden is an award-winning educational consultant and the visionary behind the Floorbook and the Floorbook Approach. With over 30 years of experience, Claire is globally recognized as the leading authority on child-led inquiry.

Her pioneering work has revolutionized lesson planning by making it collaborative, engaging, and deeply rooted in children’s voices.

Claire’s expertise continues to inspire educators worldwide to move beyond traditional methods and embrace a more meaningful approach to learning.

Read more about The Floorbook Approach

How to Get Started with the Floorbook Approach

  • Download a Free Floorbook Guide

  • Learn the Floorbook Approach

  • Start Your First Floorbook

Take the Assessment

Take our quick assessment and you can discover the key areas for growth in your documentation and inquiry practices.

Complete the assessment to get a free, tailored result that supports your journey towards a more inclusive, child-centred environment.

Take the assessment