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Bumblebee-friendly Schools Award

Bumblebee-friendly Schools introduces students, staff and the wider school community to bumblebees. The scheme encourages positive actions that will make schools a better place for bumblebees and other wild pollinators. Schools complete a set of bumblebee-friendly actions and provide evidence to earn Bumblebee-friendly Schools accreditation.

A group of school children holding a certificate and standing in their bumblebee-friendly space at school.

About Bumblebee-friendly Schools

Any school can participate, no matter its size or age group. Schools without access to a green space can still take part by using any small outdoor area that can be set aside. Please note there is a £30 application fee.

Apply today

When you have completed all of your bumblebee-friendly actions and have gathered the relevant evidence, click on the appropriate button below to download and submit your application. If you have any problems submitting your application or would like to provide extra evidence, please email: education@bumblebeeconservation.org

Resource library

Online versions of the activities and resources needed for your Bumblebee-friendly Schools award, free download and print. Please refer to your digital resource pack for more detailed instructions.

A group of school children standing with their teacher in a garden and holding bumblebee-friendly plants and spades.