#7: Mary Colwell

“A GCSE in Natural History could be a game-changer for the nature of Britain. 

Everyone will have the opportunity to be nature-literate, to learn about British wildlife and how it relates to the rest of the world, which is essential for a sustainable, green future.”

Mary Colwell.

Mary Colwell is the instigator of the GCSE in Natural History, and worked with supporters for years to get the support of government to adding this as an option.

She is the author of the book 'Curlew Moon' as well.

“There’s a greater awareness now of the multiple crises we are facing: climate change, biodiversity, habitat loss, pollution; it’s all coming home to roost, It’s obvious young people want to be skilled-up to cope with the future. A natural history qualification means you can read nature’s signals, and then better prepare for what lies ahead.”

'Illustration is taken from this New Statesman interview and was created by Dominic Bugatto.

Follow Mary on Twitter - she will no doubt become more active as the specification takes shape and the first teaching of it draws nearer.