Hertford Infant and Nursery School was awarded the title by Teachers TV, which launched the competition as part of its 'Sharing Your Great Practice' programme, now in its second series.
The winning setting has embedded healthy living into its daily routine and forged close relationships with local organisations to encourage children, parents and the community to be eco-friendly.
Nursery teacher Alison Bartlett said, 'We do eco activities with the children every day, such as planting and picking vegetables, making bird feeders and doing our own composting and recycling. Today we made our own popcorn without the additives and flavours put in popcorn sold in the supermarkets.
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