{"id":6587,"date":"2021-04-28T15:54:43","date_gmt":"2021-04-28T14:54:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gecco.org.uk\/blog\/?p=6587"},"modified":"2026-06-25T06:14:34","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T06:14:34","slug":"eco-schools-green-flag-status","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gecco.org.uk\/blog\/2021\/04\/28\/eco-schools-green-flag-status\/","title":{"rendered":"Eco Schools – Green Flag Status"},"content":{"rendered":"

Eco-Schools is a global programme engaging millions of children across 64 different countries, making it the largest natural world schools programme in the world.<\/p>\n

The programme provides a framework for learning and action around nine topics \u2013 biodiversity, energy, litter, global citizenship, healthy living, grounds, transport, waste and water. It follows a very simple\u00a0seven-step process<\/a>\u00a0to lead schools on their journey to achieving a Green Flag Award.<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"Once all seven steps are in place and project work in three topic areas has been demonstrated, nurseries can apply for their first Green Flag<\/a>, which is exactly what Tops Day Nurseries did. In the past year all nurseries at Tops received their bronze and silver eco-schools award and in 2021 they were all awarded their Green Flag status.<\/p>\n

In order to receive a Green Flag recognition, Tops had to undertake steps 5 and 6 of the Green Flag criteria. This involved monitoring the effectiveness of the Eco-Schools topic actions by collecting data, sending out surveys, with before and after photos, etc. Findings would then be communicated within the nursery and displayed on the eco-board.<\/p>\n

Tops then needed to agree on the natural world statement that is drawn up by the children. The Eco-Code would reflect the topic actions being worked on and would be displayed on the eco-board.<\/p>\n

Although nurseries must apply for the recognition, the Green Flag application is not a test but is a chance to celebrate all of the amazing work carried out! The application for Green Flag provides an opportunity for your Eco-Committee to showcase their fantastic work on the Seven Steps. Once submitted, it is reviewed by Karyn our Eco-Schools Delivery Officer, who will then arrange for a Green\u00a0Flag assessment visit from one of our assessors.<\/p>\n

Click here<\/a> to find out what Tops have done in order to support Eco-Schools and achieve their Green Flag status.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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