by Charli Henley-Carter | 21 February, 2024 | Curriculum Practice, Natural World Sustainability
Are bioplastics better for the natural world than conventional plastics? Confusion among terms like bioplastics, bio-based and biodegradable plastics makes it hard to discern – and make – the natural world friendly choice. Have you ever stood in front of a...
by Charli Henley-Carter | 14 February, 2024 | Curriculum Practice, Natural World Sustainability
Friday the 13th is not normally considered an auspicious date by superstitious types, but today brings the decidedly optimistic and welcome announcement that Sainsbury’s – the UK’s second largest supermarket chain – has pledged to slash...
by Charli Henley-Carter | 7 February, 2024 | Curriculum Practice
In an era where children and technology are virtually inseparable, the ubiquity of digital devices has become a common aspect of modern childhood. From educational endeavours to recreational activities, children are spending significant portions of their day engaged...
by Charli Henley-Carter | 7 February, 2024 | Curriculum Practice
In the spirit of National Reading Week, Jack & Jill Nursery embarked on an initiative aimed at nurturing the joy of reading among young minds. The brainchild of our endeavour – The Reading Shed. This innovative project not only encourages parents to share books...
by Charli Henley-Carter | 7 February, 2024 | Curriculum Practice, Resources
Studies have shown that children that are read to on a regular basis have a broader range of vocabulary, increased general knowledge and a better level of development when starting school. What Difference can I make as a Parent? You can make a huge difference! Parents...
by Charli Henley-Carter | 7 February, 2024 | Curriculum Practice
Step into the magical world of tales and adventures as we dive into National Storytelling Week. National Storytelling Week is a time to honour the art of storytelling and it’s impact on language development, creativity, and empathy. It encourages the sharing of...
by Charli Henley-Carter | 31 January, 2024 | Curriculum Practice, Natural World Sustainability, Resources
Even though most of us will spend most of our lives indoors, that doesn’t mean we aren’t still exposed to air pollution. Indoor air contains a wide array of pollutants including chemicals found in many common household items, building materials and cleaning products....
by geccoadmin | 24 January, 2024 | Curriculum Practice, Natural World Sustainability
Once your recycling is collected it is taken to a depot. At the depot, your recycling is picked up and taken to a sorting facility. The recycling is placed on a conveyor belt and goes through a series of machines which separate the different materials. Here’s how:...
by Charli Henley-Carter | 18 February, 2022 | Curriculum Practice, Natural World Sustainability
Viruses have been existing in our world in numerous forms, from harmless ones to the most severe. Immunisation or vaccinations have kept them at bay until recent occurrences. Vaccinations will forever be a topical subject because diseases have been plaguing the planet...
by geccoadmin | 14 October, 2021 | Curriculum Practice, Natural World Sustainability
We are very excited to announce that GECCO will be hosting the Washable Nappies: A Sustainable Future for Childcare conference, running 5th November 2021. We consider this to be a brilliant opportunity to explore, share and discover how reusable nappies can, and do,...
by geccoadmin | 5 July, 2021 | Curriculum Practice
A new national forum group has been formed, the Early Childhood Education and Care Sustainability Forum. Inaugural meetings were held on zoom in March and May 2021 and terms of reference have been agreed. The forum aims to support the development of a holistic and...
by geccoadmin | 28 April, 2021 | Curriculum Practice, Natural World Sustainability
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. The programme provides a framework for learning and action around nine topics – biodiversity, energy,...
