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Archive for September, 2008

Eco-Schools Grants - applications now being taken

Electrical retailer Currys is continuing to support the Eco Schools grant scheme for the third year as part of the ‘Switched on Communities’ scheme. Eco-Schools at bronze and silver level throughout the UK have the chance to apply for funding to help them progress towards the ultimate Green Flag award.
Switched On Communities
 
In its first year, [...]

Eco Schools - making a difference in the community - bird feeders

For Eco Schools awards at levels of Silver and Green Flag, Schools need to be working on one large-scale project (and be involved in two others). They need to have an understanding of the project topic and recognise its importance to sustainable development within the school environment and the wider community.  They also need to [...]

Guarantee success - involve the kids from the start

A wildlife garden is a fantastic resourse for the school. It benefits childrens’ education, health, knowledge, wellbeing, appreciation of the world around them. It benefits the community, the wilder world (in it’s small way) and can even help OFSTED inspection results. But these factors alone do not guarantee the project’s success.
A wildlife garden is a huge [...]