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In 2026, Fulham Primary School took part in the Social Action Programme at United Learning, a programme that promotes student-led projects and benefits the local community by giving their garden a makeover.
What they did
Fulham Primary School’s ‘Green Guardians’ - made up of pupils Israa, Maya, Anissa, Iksander, Alejandro and Piper - realised their school’s garden needed some love and care.
Their project focused on making their green space safe to use and encouraging new wildlife to come and use the area - as it’s “important to look after the environment”.
One of the pupils said “we’re helping local wildlife, and enjoyed the practical side of the action”.
We’re helping local wildlife, and enjoyed the practical side of the action
Building a bug hotel
Part of the project involved building a new bug-hotel.
With the help of their Site Manager, Mr Parkinson, the Green Guardians obtained pallets from Gumtree and Freecycle (a non-profit movement of people who give at get stuff for free).
They also visited their local park to collect sticks and leaves to provide a more suitable habitat for insects within the bug hotel.
To raise money and awareness for the project, the pupils drew posters and organised a Bug Dress Up Day where they raised £220 to go towards materials for their project.
The impact
Pupils have built a safe and inviting habitat for insects and small animals.
They’ve learned to contribute in different ways and unite as a team. This included working with staff.
They have now created a space where they’ll be able to plant tree saplings which have been ordered from The Woodland Trust.
How to replicate this at your setting
- Help set up a group of eco-conscious pupils
- Discuss potential projects with your site team
- Look for free material online to turn into insect homes
- Build insect homes with the help of your design and technology department
- Get your whole school involved by putting on a themed day and informing them on the project
Want to replicate Fulham Primary's success?
Take a look at these recommended actions:
Involve learners in increasing your setting's biodiversity
Create opportunities for your children or young people to actively contribute to your setting's biodiversity.
Engage your estates and site management in biodiversity initiatives
Create collaboration opportunities with the people responsible for maintaining your setting's site and green space.
Identify some quick wins to increase biodiversity at your setting
Identify relatively easy and low-cost measures to enhance the variety of plant and animal life in and around your setting. This can include planting native wildflowers, creating insect hotels, or installing bird feeders.