Schools'
Network
Orchards
Growing
Wildflowers
Activities
Wildlife
Support
Resources
Curriculum integration
The Schools’ Network is a groundbreaking initiative focused on supporting you to:
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Enhance the biodiversity of your school grounds.
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Support school growing schemes.
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Join the School Awards Scheme, giving you access to a full range of curriculum-focused resources that not only contain stand-alone activities but are also linked to the curriculum enabling you to put nature-based learning at the heart of your curriculum offer.
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Access grant funding for school growing spaces & school orchards
Your school can work towards Bronze, Silver & Gold certification in Biodiversity and Growing. This journey is captured and celebrated by the provision of a tracker chart which can sit in a prominent place within the school where pupils, staff, and parents can see and celebrate the progress your school is making.
Our Curriculum resources, activity sheets, and School Awards Scheme trackers are easily accessible, as open-access resources.
Your participation in the School's Network will also serve as a testament to your ongoing commitment to a greener future.
Biodiversity Support & Growing support!
Biodiversity
Monthly biodiversity challenges with tracker - All challenges are created alongside the curriculum so that you don’t have to compromise precious teaching time!
Growing
Monthly Growing Plans, Support & with challenge tracker. Also you'll have access to Growing Communities Network
This unique scheme for UK primary schools goes beyond merely promoting green
practices; it aligns with curriculum needs, enhances school sites, and presents an
impressive showcase to Ofsted.
Our aim is to empower schools to become Biodiversity & Growing champions, fostering
a genuine connection with nature and inspiring future generations to care for our
planet. With a comprehensive package that includes resources, training, and
recognition, we are excited to embark on this transformative journey together.
Our scheme provides opportunities to celebrate each success with pupils through our
visually engaging Activities Tracker and certificates.
When pupils see their accomplishments displayed in a visually appealing manner, it
boosts their confidence and motivates them to take on more challenges.
How it works:
The School Awards Scheme consists of 2 categories: Biodiversity and Growing. When
you join our Schools’ Network you will receive your school’s Activities Tracker. This is
conveniently printed on an A3 poster for ease of displaying in your school for students
and school visitors to see. Stickers will also be supplied to show completion of activities.
You can choose to complete the awards at a pace that suits your school and curriculum
needs.
To achieve certification in both Biodiversity and Growing, a minimum number of activities need to be completed for each:
Bronze – A total of 4 activities
Silver – 2 additional activities (6 total)
Gold – 2 additional activities (8 total)
Instructions/worksheets and other resources are provided.
Each year we will visit your school to recognise your achievements from the year. You
will be presented with the relevant certificates at this event.
When you have completed all 8 activities in either of the categories (Biodiversity or
Growing) you will be awarded champion status along with a digital badge of recognition
to display on your website.
Find all activities and resources below!
Join the Schools Network
If you would like to get involved or discuss how we can support you through our
Schools Network, we would love to hear from you.