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Teeny Days Nursery Eco Policy
The eco co-ordinator for Teeny Days Nursery is Tahareem Farquhar.
Aims and objectives
It is important for the Teeny Days community to have an awareness and understanding of the effects of their actions upon the environment in which they live, work and relax. In order to do this, we need to take responsibility for our own actions and have a sense of duty and care for the world in which we live.
We encourage both staff and children to think about their environment and how their actions impact upon the national and global picture. To this end we encourage and reinforce environmental education in all aspects of everyday life and the wider community. We strive to reduce the amount of materials we use and waste we produce, recycle and re-use materials wherever possible, restore what is deemed to have been destroyed, and respect our neighbours and our environment.
Reduce
- Energy: we switch off lights when they are not in use, keep outside doors shut in cold weather, and turn off taps when they are no longer needed
- Paper: we write and print on both sides of the paper wherever possible, file photocopies for later use, use text messaging and email to inform parents, and use the paper recycling bin
- Transport: we encourage children and parents to walk to nursery, and encourage staff to share transport when going on courses
Re-use
- We try to find uses for donated materials, whether for storage or for use in art. Where uses cannot be found, we endeavour to recycle
- Paper is re-used within the nursery. We keep a box of partially used paper that can be used again, and display paper is taken down carefully and re-used wherever possible
Recycle
- Paper, cardboard and plastic are collected every day from the different rooms and the office
- There are clearly labelled bins indicating what can be recycled — green for paper and cardboard, white for plastic
- Refillable cartridges are used for computer ink
- We hold swapping days where children can swap old books or toys
Restore
Children are encouraged to treat all nursery equipment with respect. Books and other equipment and toys are repaired wherever possible.
Respect
Our first and most important rule, and part of British values, is that we respect one another. This rule permeates all we do, whether considering environmental issues, welcoming people of different races, faiths and abilities, or dealing on a daily basis with each other. We extend this respect to the environment and all living creatures. We have a no litter policy, which means all rubbish must be put in the correct bin, and we run sessions and activities where children are taught about not littering in our community and environment.
Where the eco policy fits into the Early Years curriculum
During the Foundation Stage, children engage in activities that encourage exploration and observation of the local environment; encourage problem solving, decision making and critical thinking; encourage children to think and respond to what they see, touch, smell and feel; and explore the visual elements in natural and man-made objects.
Policy revised in September 2026.
We are pleased to have received the Luton Early Years Eco Award from Luton Council, recognising the nursery’s commitment to being an eco-friendly setting. This is an ongoing initiative managed by our sustainability lead, Rahana Khanom.
Teeny Days Nursery Safeguarding Policy
Teeny Days Nursery is committed to ensuring all children in our nursery are safe and protected. Our full safeguarding policy is available to download here.