This report is about the Trees for Schools project where climate resilient trees have been planted in a local primary school thanks to support from Winkworth Blackheath, Chilsehurst and Greenwich, who have also supported planting in two more schools.
Every tree planting workshop with the Trees for Schools programme is bespoke and tailored to the needs of the school. We take into account the age of the children and the existing availability of green space for new trees. A pre-planting consultation with the school helps us to understand which species will best suit their plans for the site, map out the planting and plan how the trees will best be used as a resource for the school and community.
Through this project, young people were taught about the importance of trees to local wildlife and why we need to plant them to help protect our planet. The children learnt how to plant trees and then helped plant them with our Education Officer. As well as educating children about climate change and wildlife, this project helped create green learning spaces in schools and benefited children’s health and wellbeing by getting them outside and learning in a new environment.
In December 2022, the pupil eco-council at Alderwood School in Greater London, planted 200 trees to create a hedge to screen the school from passing traffic, reduce pollution in the school grounds and to grow into a valuable source of shade.
As part of the school's commitment to wider education, the Reception and Sycamore Class have the opportunity to learn outside of the classroom on a weekly basis. These sessions are led by a trained, in school, Forest School Leader and take place in their very own wooded environment.
Eleanor is passionate about giving children a connection to nature in order to develop environmentally conscious individuals who have a love of the outdoors. She is a qualified Forest School leader who specialises in creating safe environments where children can learn and push boundaries. Eleanor actively helps children develop confidence in the outdoor environment and shows them how to care for and look after trees and other wildlife.
As a GreenTheUK partner, you support projects that are in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.
Sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, halt and reverse land degradation, halt biodiversity loss.
