You’re never too young to be an environmentalist! Taking action to protect our planet can start at any age. ‘Eco-Schools: Early Years’ is our strand of Eco-Schools designed specifically for the littlest of learners and nursery practitioners. Check out the video and read on to learn more!
Seven Steps
Eco-Schools: Early Years follows a simple, seven step framework that involves all children, introduces sustainable changes across your nursery, and incorporates environmental issues into children’s learning. Check out a more detailed explanation of each step by clicking the link.
The Seven Steps!The Eco-Schools Green Flag
As nurseries progress through the seven step framework, they can upload evidence of their great work to our application portal. Between May 1st and July 31st, nurseries submit their application for our international award – the Eco-Schools Green Flag. Flying the flag lets the world know that your nursery is empowering young people to take action to improve the environment for their future.
Register to Begin an Application!Free Resources
Register your nursery on the Eco-Schools Portal to access all the free resources you need to deliver the Eco-Schools: Early Years programme and go for Green Flag! From ready-to-go Eco-Learning activities with step-by-step guidance, to our comprehensive list of nursery-specific sustainable changes, sign up for free and explore today.
Example Resource!
Developed by Experts
Since 1994, schools around the world have used the Eco-Schools Seven Step Framework to empower millions of pupils to make a difference in their school, local community, and beyond. This framework has been adapted by the Eco-Schools Team, nursery practitioners, and experts in early childhood education for sustainability to meet the needs of nursery settings. Access the framework and get started today.
Get Started Today!Early Years Training
We’re offering free Eco-Schools: Early Years’ training for nursery practitioners. Our training sessions are open to any adult working in a nursery in England, and are designed to equip practitioners with practical advice, inspiring ideas, and real-life examples to support you on your Eco-Schools: Early Years journey.
Book Your Spot!Oversee Multiple Nurseries
Are you a group lead wanting to energise multiple nurseries to take action? Our Eco-Schools portal has you covered! We have a handy group admin dashboard, meaning you can see who’s on board, track their progress, and report their environmental impacts, all in one place. Get in touch with the Eco-Schools team to find out more!
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