Global poverty, climate change and the world's rapidly depleting natural resources have rarely been out of the headlines this summer. These issues have implications for nursery providers on two fronts. First, we have to recognise our role in encouraging young children to appreciate the natural world and the need to conserve its resources (see 'Earth matters', Nursery World, 30 June 2005). Second, we should take account of the extent to which our businesses can save precious natural resources.
At the Children's House nursery we have had a sustainable development statement in place for three years. The nursery is on a farm in the Lincolnshire village of Stallingborough and our sustainable development policies aim to show our commitment to:
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