Eco-Schools accredited nurseries

Children can take part in practical projects around topics such as recycling, composting, reducing waste and saving energy.

These experiences give children opportunities to explore environmental ideas by doing, rather than simply hearing about them.

Planting flowers, growing fruit and vegetables and creating spaces for wildlife can help children explore the natural world firsthand.

Children follow the lifecycle as they go on a journey of planting a seed, caring for it as it grows, harvesting what they have grown, creating a meal and then discovering what happens to food waste through composting.

Nature walks, bug hunts and other outdoor experiences encourage children to notice what is living and growing around them.

Looking closely at plants, insects and changing seasons can inspire questions, conversations and further exploration.

Reusing suitable materials in creative activities can introduce children to the idea that something doesn't always need to be thrown away when its original purpose is finished.

Materials can be transformed through making and imaginative play, combining conversations about reuse with opportunities for creativity.