“Children are the world's most valuable resource and its best hope for the future”
Children are educated to understand the environment around them and how they can be responsible at nursery and at home to care for the world they live in. Recycling, composting, using sustainable materials, conserving water and being kind to our wildlife and the natural environment are just some of the ways we teach the children.
We work with the children, staff and parents to take responsibility for the effects of our nurseries on the environment by reducing our waste and conserving energy. Where possible we use sustainable, natural, reclaimed or recycled materials.
Nappy recycling
All our nappy waste is collected and either recycled or turned into energy diverting as much waste as we possibly can from landfill.
Eco-Schools
All our settings hold the National Eco Green Flag Award . The Eco-Schools programme raises environmental awareness within all of our nurseries and improves the nursery environment and the local community, engaging the children to become involved in a range of environmental activities and projects. For more information please visit the Eco School Website
Children learn how to explore and solve problems in the well-resourced outdoor area. For example, children find out how to use a water pump. They learn that water can be recycled, and they reuse water to refill the pump so that it is ready to play with again. Staff talk to children about other things that can be recycled, such as rubbish and food waste. This supports children to make links to what they already know. Children hold detailed and engaging conversations with staff, which strengthens their understanding of new ideas and concepts.
Portland House Ofsted Outstanding Report 2023
