CHILDREN from a Twyford nursery have seen the light when it comes to saving the planet.
They explored a series of sensory activities as part of Big Energy Saving Week.
The lights in the Bridge Farm Road building were switched off for an hour in the latest green initiative at the Ofsted-rated ‘Outstanding’ Day Nursery.
Cedar Park Day Nursery manager Emma Kemp said that the initiative was just one element of environment-themed activities which take place at the nursery throughout the year.
“We feel it’s important to recognise Big Energy Saving Week in nursery as part our focus on respecting and protecting the environment,” she said.
“Our children learn valuable life lessons, which will stand them in good stead for the future, as being energy efficient not only helps protect the planet, it also saves money too.”
The nursery, which is powered by electricity from renewable sources, has a full time Eco-Committee made up of children and staff who ensure recycling bins are clearly labelled, and appropriately used, and remind everyone to turn off lights and taps when no longer needed.
Other activities, which include crafting with natural and recycled materials, are designed to promote the development of personal, social and emotional life skills as well as introducing the children to basic maths, science and environmental messages.
Cedar Park Day Nursery is in the process of switching to more energy efficient LED lighting and has achieved nearly ‘zero’ waste to landfill as nappy waste is collected and sorted by specialists, with non-recyclable material used in Energy from Waste processes to power hospitals or boost the National Electricity Grid.
Food waste is sent to specialist anaerobic digestion facilities or used in the nursery composting bin to support vegetable and herb growing beds in the garden.