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Learning for Sustainability. Leanne Taylor –Founder, The Nature of It. TNOI was founded to make a positive difference to the natural environment in North Wiltshire and to benefit the lives of people of all ages from the local community. Our services to education include:
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Learning for Sustainability Leanne Taylor –Founder, The Nature of It
TNOI was founded to make a positive difference to the natural environment in North Wiltshire and to benefit the lives of people of all ages from the local community. Our services to education include: • Bring your outdoor projects to life • Provide inspiration for new projects • Bespoke learning days: e.g. Dig for Victory Days for WWII projects • Horticultural therapy for SEN children • Lead lessons & projects in line with the curriculum to extend scope of learning provision About us
We have cultivated a partnership with St Peter’s Primary School in Chippenham, which involves leading the Eco-group. Successes to date include: • Whole school Eco-day – (270 children) May 2013 • Partnership with a local secondary school and eco-event support • Energy Assemblies • Energy Spies and the “Golden Light bulb” • Reviewing electricity data with YR5 &6 pupils • Securing grant funding for solar panels to take our Eco-hut off-grid SEACS Project
Our plans for the 2013/14 Academic Year: • Continue to monitor and reduce energy consumption • Install sustainable energy generation technologies • Promote the “Switch off fortnight” Campaign • Contribute towards community based learning in the North Wiltshire Area Looking Ahead
The Nature of It Contact Information: TNOI HQ, St Peter’s Primary School, Lords Mead, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 0LL 01249 447011 admin@thenatureofit.org Fb.com/thenatureofit @thenatureofit www.thenatureofit.org Any Questions?