Website head visits previous primary school to rejoice over climate and nature initiatives now being carried out in thousands of schools nationwide
Dr. Jess Tipton, the Head of a renowned environmental initiative, and Helen Whitehouse, the Chief Operating Officer at the Natural History Museum, recently paid a visit to Grove Park Primary School in West London. This visit was part of a series of trips across the country, aiming to support schools in developing their Climate Action Plans.
Accompanied by house captains Oscar and Lila, Dr. Tipton returned to her old primary school, a trip down memory lane for her and Helen, who knew the school from 40 years ago. The visit included a Year 6 careers talk and a tour of the school, offering insights into the various programs the school offers, such as the website, Climate Ambassadors, Let's Go Zero Climate Action Advisers, and Sustainability Support for Education.
Lila, one of the house captains, found the careers talk reassuring and inspiring, expressing her excitement about the potential opportunities in the environmental field.
Grove Park Primary School has made significant strides in promoting environmental awareness and action. The school boasts a wildlife area in the middle of the building and has created new spaces for nature. The walls are adorned with work connected to nature, and each class has a tree name, with house names being forests where those trees are found. Nesting boxes for endangered swifts have been put up at the school, reflecting the school's commitment to biodiversity.
As part of the visit, assemblies were delivered to KS1 and KS2 pupils about nature at Grove Park, including the 'Nature Park Points of View' activity. The headteacher mentioned that other visitors have talked to the children about local wildlife and cohabiting with urban wildlife like foxes and squirrels.
The Natural History Museum, where Jess and Helen work, houses 80 million objects. The visit to Grove Park Primary School is one of many supported by various educational institutions and environmental organizations collaborating at local and national levels.
In addition to Grove Park, Dr. Jess Tipton will also visit Drake Primary School in the East of England to hear about the progress of their Climate Action Plan. These visits are from staff working on programs commissioned or supported by the Department for Education's Sustainability and Climate Change strategy.
These programs offer free support to bring about various benefits, including wellbeing, learning, and environmental benefits, and aid in the development of Climate Action Plans. Over 8,000 settings, nearly half those in England, have already worked with these DfE support programs. These settings have implemented simple but effective solutions to improve biodiversity, reduce carbon footprint, enhance climate education for young people, and prepare for extreme weather.
The visit to Grove Park Primary School is a testament to the impact these programs can have on schools and the future generation. By providing support and resources, these initiatives empower schools to take action against climate change and promote a sustainable future.
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