Riverside Nursery Schools Achieve Green Flag Award Status Across All Five Settings
Riverside Nursery Schools are proud to announce that all five of our nursery schools have been awarded Green Flag Award status, recognising our outstanding commitment to environmental education, sustainability, and responsible citizenship.
The Green Flag Award, part of the internationally recognised Eco-Schools programme, is a prestigious accolade that celebrates settings which place sustainability at the heart of everyday learning. Achieving this award across all Riverside Nursery Schools is a significant milestone and reflects the shared values, dedication, and passion of our children, staff, and wider school communities.
Embedding Sustainability from the Earliest Years
At Riverside Nursery Schools, we believe that caring for the environment begins in early childhood. Across all five settings, children are actively involved in hands-on, age-appropriate activities that help them understand their role in protecting the planet.
Our sustainability initiatives include:
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Learning about recycling, re-use, and waste reduction
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Growing plants and caring for outdoor environments
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Exploring nature through outdoor play and eco-focused learning
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Developing respect for wildlife and natural resources
These experiences support children to become confident, curious learners who understand the importance of looking after the world around them.
A Whole-School Commitment to a Greener Future
Achieving Green Flag Award status at every Riverside Nursery School demonstrates a whole-school approach to sustainability. Our teams work collaboratively to embed environmentally responsible practices into daily routines, curriculum planning, and long-term development.
This achievement highlights:
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Strong leadership and staff engagement
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Child-led eco projects and decision-making
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Meaningful involvement of families and the wider community
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A shared commitment to continuous improvement in sustainability
Preparing Children for Life, Not Just School
Environmental education is about more than learning facts — it’s about shaping values. By integrating sustainability into early years education, Riverside Nursery Schools are helping children develop lifelong habits of care, responsibility, and respect.
The Green Flag Award status across all five schools reinforces our mission to provide high-quality early years education that nurtures confident learners and responsible global citizens.
Find Out More
To learn more about our nurseries and how sustainability is embedded across Riverside Nursery Schools, please explore our website or contact your local nursery directly.