Sustainability
At Speen School we are grateful for the wonderful environment we learn in and are committed to protecting all aspects of nature.
Sustainability is part of everyday learning for all children, from Little Apples through to Year 2. We believe that teaching sustainability in the formative years helps children develop an understanding of their role in creating a sustainable world. It also promotes responsible citizenship and helps children learn to make informed decisions about the environment and their own health.
Every child at Speen School takes part in a weekly Forest School session. One of the guiding principles of which is:
“Forest Schools takes place in a natural or woodland environment to support the development of a lifelong relationship between the learner and the natural world”.
In addition to Forest Schools, there are many other ways in which we support our children in fostering a sense of responsibility to ensure they become lifelong advocates for sustainability.
We have an active eco-council who have worked very hard to gain the Eco-Flag Award (Distinction) for the school.
They regularly hold assemblies to discuss initiatives with their peers and have written our eco-code:
The Eco-Council and wider pupil body have actively supported the following events over the last year:
Speen School Environmental Awareness Calendar
Please see the following documents for details of how each year group supports the schools commitment to sustainability:
Bramley Class Sustainability Curriculum