Energy and Resources

Waste Reduction

Food & Catering

Learning & Play

Procurement & Partnerships

Travel & Community

• Reduce electricity by switching to LED lighting and ensuring lights/applications are off when not in use.

• Set up recycling stations for paper, plastics and food waste.

• Prioritise seasonal, locally sourced produce.

• Outdoor learning in all weathers- building resilience and love for nature.

• Choose suppliers with eco policies.

• Promote walking, cycling, and car shares for families where possible.

• Introduce water butts in each setting's garden to collect rain water.

• Move toward digital newsletters and parent communication to cut paper use

• Reduce single use plastics (swap cling film for reusable tubs, compostable alternatives).

• Nature walks, bug hunts, planting and watering as part of daily routine.

• Partner with local farms, garden centres or community projects

• Encourage staff to use sustainable transport options.

• Use natural light and ventilation where possible.

• Reuse and upcycle resources for play (e.g. cardboard boxes, fabric scraps).

• Teach children about healthy, sustainable food through gardening and cooking activities.

• Real-life sustainability issues are embedded in our curriculum (gardening knowledge and skills, weather knowledge, recycling games, eco stories etc).

• Bulk order consumables to cut packaging waste.

• Take part in local eco-initiatives like litter picks or tree planting.