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,...
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...
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,...
A healthy, balanced diet and regular physical activity are essential for children’s health and well-being. With that said Tops Day Nurseries have designed a balanced menu to support growth and development using the Children’s Food Trust recommendations. The menus at...
It is now more important than ever to be natural world aware. An article from ‘Northern Western Institute for Sustainability and Energy’ spoke about the health impacts of plastic pollution. The article mentioned that the world is covered in plastics....
Tops Day Nurseries has introduced Eco Eggs to all their settings… Tops believe this is a sound business decision, because at 0.027 per wash instead of .15 (Fairy Non-bio), .19 (Persil non-bio) and Organic .51, they will be spending only a quarter of what they...
Poole-based SchemaPlay is a not-for-profit Community Interest Company run by John Siraj-Blatchford and Lynette Brock. The company produces publications, resources and training opportunities for Early Childhood Education; they are also committed to an early childhood...
GECCO asked Abbie Hine, Founder and Managing Director of marine conservation organisation, WiseOceans, for her experience using reusable nappies: Abbie’s young daughter is regularly in real nappies Q1. Why did you decide to use reusable nappies? Before my...
Nurseries are being encouraged to write to their local MPs now to gather support for the Nappies (Natural World Standards) Bill, which aims to reduce single-use plastics in disposable nappies and cut costs for local government and parents. The Bill which promotes...
Cheryl was delighted to be asked to contribute to a ‘Teaching sustainability’ article featured in Nursery World’s 2019 Nursery Equipment supplement; she took the opportunity to explain the Tops approach to sustainable childcare & education, and...
Cheryl was delighted to be invited to attend yesterday’s Sustainability Workshop organised by Debra McAndrew, owner of Early Years Advocacy, an early years advisory service. Debra also runs HENÂ (Hampshire Early Years Network)Â as a support group/forum for EY...
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