Ludlow Education Centre increase biodiversity in their school grounds

19 July 2012

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The project

We began Eco-Schools in 2009. The aims of this project were to compare and increase biodiversity in our school grounds.

Delivering the project and linking it to the curriculum

Project was integrated into curriculum with elements including Science, English, Maths, Art, D&T. For example,

• Observations/ research in Science
• Diary write-ups  - English
• Calculations of percentages differences – Maths
• Art projects based on wildlife
• D&T – build birdboxes, etc

Getting the pupils involved

Pupils were involved in deciding and planning the activity.

Funding

Yes – grant obtained from local council.

Project support

We received support from parents and staff. As well as relevant officers in Shropshire Council and Ludlow In Bloom.

Challenges

We operate in a small centre, with diverse and fluctuating pupil population.

Benefits of being an Eco-School

Greater awareness of environmental issues

Sense of inclusion and achievements for pupils

Measuring the impact

Measured increase in wildlife in grounds

Observation of pupils’ attitude/confidence

Using the Pod’s resources

We used the Pod's Bug Hotel resources

Educational resources used

• RSBP Birdwatch    
• Beagle Project             
• Ludlow in Bloom
• Dormouse Project
• John Muir Award    

Lessons learned

Start with manageable project and build up.

Next steps

We have ongoing projects on

• Energy Saving,
• Recycling,
• Global Citizenship,
• Biodiversity, Conservation
• and Ludlow in Bloom.

   

Local Authority support

Advice from Council Officer – Sue Jellyman