Information and advice for professionals and early years settings

There are many things you can do to support sustainability in your settings, including helping children to learn about how toPicture of a Toddler digging with spade protect the environment, reduce waste and conserve resources. The valuable skills and positive habits children develop with you can be reinforced and continued at home.

As well as the links to resources below, you could consider:

  • Borrowing books from your local library
  • Minimising food waste at meal times
  • Booking a visit from the Recycling and Waste team. Find out more here: Recycling and Waste Workshop
Eat WellSustainable DietsInformation and links to resources on how to make climate friendly food choices.Find out more about 'Sustainable Diets'Save Sustainable Diets to favourites
Reusable Nappies Information LeafletDownload PDF (535 KB)
Climate Action PlanInformation and Resources to support you to create a short-term Climate Action PlanFollow link toClimate Action Plan
Go WildWorld Wildlife Fund's Club for kids - with puzzles, facts and quizzesFollow link toGo Wild
Eco Schools – Early YearsResources to engage and support children in Early Years settingsFollow link toEco Schools – Early Years
Living Streets – Little FeetWalking activities for children aged 2-5 years old, designed specifically for use in early years settings.Follow link toLiving Streets – Little Feet
Community Scrapstore North SomersetCommunity Scrapstore lend resources and materials through a membership schemeFollow link toCommunity Scrapstore North Somerset
Bees’ Needs CampaignIdeas, actions and activities to support awareness of importance of bees and pollinatorsFollow link toBees’ Needs Campaign
CompostingNational Geographic's tips for compostingFollow link toComposting
BirdwatchingRSPB - how to get involved with The Big Birdwatch and Early Years resources including story books, activity sheetsFollow link toBirdwatching
How to make a wormeryWoodland Trust's guide to making a wormery. You can also find how to make a hedgehog house, bee hotel and bird feedersFollow link toHow to make a wormery