Location: Tor Bank School, UK
Sector: Education
Tor Bank School is a specialist educational facility serving 194 pupils aged 3-19 with severe learning difficulties. As an Inclusion Quality Mark Flagship School, it is committed to inclusive education and sustainability.
As part of its Forest School initiative, the school promotes outdoor learning to help students develop essential skills. BBGI’s Portfolio Company supported this initiative by funding two bug hotels, enriching biodiversity education and reinforcing its commitment to environmental sustainability.
Approach:
- The bug hotels provide a hands-on learning experience, allowing pupils to explore nature and ecosystems.
- This initiative was enthusiastically welcomed by the school’s Eco Committee, students and educators.
Impact
- Hands-on learning: encouraging real-world exploration.
- Environmental awareness: supporting a unique teaching approach through direct interaction with nature.
- Community engagement: reinforcing public-private collaboration and demonstrating the long-term value and dual benefits of PPPs in education.
Outdoor learning inspires curiosity, creativity, and a deep connection with nature, helping our pupils to develop essential life skills in a hands-on-environment. Experiences like observing wildlife up close foster responsibility, teamwork, and a sense of wonder that lasts a lifetime. We are incredibly grateful for the kind donation of bug hotels from BBGI, which will provide a safe haven for insects while giving our learners a unique opportunity to explore biodiversity firsthand. Thank you for helping us bring learning to life!
Claire Breen
Principal, Tor Bank School
I am thrilled to support Tor Bank School’s outdoor learning initiative. It’s amazing how something as simple as a bug hotel can spark curiosity and joy for children, creating meaningful moments of discovery and connection with nature.
Alison McDonnell
BBGI Director
