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Bees in schools

Beekeeping can be of huge benefit to your school

Bees should be in every school in the UK! That's our mission anyway. Can you help?

Yvonne Kilvington, of Ashbrow School in Huddersfield, beekeeper and school employee has kept bees onsite for the last 7 years:

“I can remember one young man who's confidence in the classroom was pretty low but, by spending time outside with the bees over a number of weeks, his confidence went through the roof and had an huge impact on his work inside school. He felt good about himself as he achieved things he thought he never would, and this is very much the case with a lot of children.”

Watch this wonderful video straight from the children of Heron Hill Primary who won a government award for their beekeeping.



“Outdoor learning can have a positive impact on behaviour and can stimulate, motivate and offer learning experiences that no classroom can offer. For those who are otherwise disengaged in the classroom, being outdoors can often see them flourish in an environment they feel comfortable in.”

To invite a beekeeper to your school to do a talk please find your Local Association and make contact with them.

For anything else please contact the office [email protected]

Information For Schools Considering Keeping Honey Bees

Information For Schools Considering Keeping Honey Bees

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Published: 29th April, 2022

Author: Erica Challis

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Planning Documents

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Published: 28th April, 2022

Updated: 29th April, 2022

Author: Erica Challis

Bees in the Curriculum

Bees in the Curriculum

Teaching resources for Key Stages 1 & 2 to learn all about the wonderful world of bees. Read more

Published: 30th November, 2021

Updated: 29th April, 2022

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