St George’s Childcare in Tunbridge Wells has been awarded a prestigious Eco-Schools Green Flag Distinction in recognition of its commitment to sustainability and environmental education.
Having begun its Eco-Schools journey in 2025, the childcare provider has spent the past year building on its environmental initiatives, with children from its nursery, pre-school and out-of-school clubs actively involved in a range of projects.
These have included creating recycled paper, taking part in local litter picks, growing fruit and vegetables in the nursery allotment, making wormeries, building bird boxes and constructing a bug hotel.
The Green Flag Distinction recognises excellence in environmental education and action, with the achievement reflecting the collective efforts of children and staff.
Morgane Glew, Business Manager at St George’s, said: “We are very proud to have achieved the Green Flag Distinction. Sustainability is really important to us, and it’s been wonderful to see the children so engaged and enthusiastic. We hope we are helping them understand from an early age that even small actions can make a real difference.”
Eco Champion Deb Smith added: “Taking part in the Eco-Schools Green Flag programme has been a great learning journey for the children and staff. Achieving the Distinction is a rewarding recognition of the positive environmental impact we have made together as a community.”
St George’s has also recently strengthened its environmental credentials with the installation of 46 solar panels at its Chilston Road premises. The investment is designed to reduce the organisation’s carbon footprint and support its longer-term commitment to more sustainable practices.
