Post event write up On Friday 5th November, GECCO hosted the Washable Nappies: A Sustainable Future for Childcare conference, chaired by founder Cheryl Hadland, which was attended by childcare professionals from around the world, with attendees signing in from around...
Did you know that air pollution inside can be up to ten times worse than outside? Air comes in through openings, joints, cracks and around windows and doors but can then pool inside the nursery rather than going out again, adding to the toxins being generated inside....
We spend lots of time trying to decide what to eat but we rarely give any thought to how we prepare or cook our food. From the food you buy to the way it’s cooked and stored, you can save energy, reduce your carbon footprint and keep an eye on your budget in many...
B Corporation (or B. Corp) are businesses that live the highest social and environmental standards for people and the planet. There are currently over 3,500 B. Corps in 150 industries and 70 countries across the globe and Tops Day Nurseries has become the first Day...
Festival of Early Years – Cheryl delivers a webinar with live Q&A 18th November Sustainability in our time: An Early Years perspective 18th November Cheryl’s Keynote speech from 9.30 – 10.15 Followed by a Zoom Social with live Q&A from...
Cheryl’s book now available – claim a 30% discount today! Creating an Eco-friendly Early Years Setting: A Practical Guide By Cheryl Hadland ISBN 9780429445842 Published by Routledge 288 pages, 42 colour illustrations Cheryl’s book offers a...
Asthma Awareness – 10 ways to improve indoor & outdoor air quality According to Asthma UK, over 1.1 million children in the UK are being treated for Asthma. That’s 1 in 11 children, meaning that the average primary school class could contain 3 Asthmatic...
The Big EY Debate 2020 London, 23rd January 2020: The Big EY Debate was organised by Ceeda Research and aimed at setting owners, investors, managers, local authorities, and organisations working with the early years sector. It was also live streamed to a network of...
TG Escapes partners with EcoMatcher TG Escapes design and build low energy buildings using sustainable materials and efficient construction methods to create spaces that connect to the outdoors. In 2018 they were contracted by Tops Day Nurseries to create a 32 place...
GECCO’s first EY Eco-Sustainability Conference, London The first GECCO eco-sustainability conference was delivered on 8th February at the Nursery World Show in London. It was a great success with a wide variety of information being shared by both speakers and...
