Class 1/2J Identifying British Flowers
The children in Mrs Jacksons class have been looking at and identifying flowers that grow in Britain.
Take a look at their video below to find out more:
It’s estimated that there are 16 million gardens in the UK. That’s a lot of land with which we can be gardening for wildlife. Wildlife is not only beautiful in its own right, but is useful for the gardener, from pest control to pollination. Bees help pollinate flowers and food. Frogs eat slugs. Birds and ladybirds help keep aphids at bay.
1. Wild plants for wildlife
Wild plants are great for wildlife. This is because our native plants and animals have been around longer than species that have been introduced to this country. They’ve evolved together and are more likely to support and sustain each other.
Wild flowers and blossom provide food in the form of nectar and pollen for bees and other insects.
Berries are important for feeding birds when food supplies are short.
Small trees and shrubs that are good for blossom and berries include rowan, crab apple, elder, blackthorn and hawthorn.
2. Wildflower meadows
Why not attract wildlife into your garden by creating a wildflower meadow? Our how to guide is available here.
If you don’t have room, simply leaving patches of lawn to grow longer will allow flowers to bloom for bees and butterflies and provide shelter for small mammals such as wood mice, voles and shrews. Take up our pledge to ‘Say no to the mow’ and leave the lawn mower in the shed until August.
3. Build a pond
The single best way to bring wildlife into the garden is to build a pond. It doesn’t have to be big – a container will do. But it needs to have at least one sloping side so that creatures can easily get in and out. Want to know what plants to grow there? Visit our Wildflowers to Grow in the Garden page and choose “pond” as your location. Or why not build a bog garden?
Related Posts
” It’s a really good school with high achievers and high standards from the pupils. Very helpful if I’ve had a problem.”
” It’s a really good school with high standards and high achievers.”
“I like everything about the school. My child has made excellent progress.”
“I love the fact that the children and staff love being there and are so proud of their school.”
“The respect both pupils and staff have for one another shows all around the school. It’s a very happy place to be.”
“The school is very clean and staff well dressed. Its nice when visiting to see all the work on display and to hear the excellent comments from the kids about their day.”
“My daughter is making fantastic progress. The two performances I have seen have been excellent (Harvest and Christmas).”
“Very happy with everything the school does. Loved the Christmas plays – both of them.”
“Keep encouraging sport such as football and netball..”
“Competitions that occur each half term.”
“Staff are welcoming and willing to help/listen. Child always seems happy.”
“That the children are very proud of their work and teachers make sure they are rewarded.”
“All of the shows/ performances are so professional and we feel welcomed coming into school. I think the school instills confidence and high self esteem in pupils.”
“Always giving our children a challenge. Always pushing them harder, not taking satisfactory, but aiming high!.”
“Teaching staff in Y 5/6 who really challenge the children and move them forward.”
“We like the fact that the children’s work/plays are able to be seen on the website and I think the teacher’s end of term videos are a great addition.”
“The fact they have a very modern approach to their teaching and the headmaster is very much involved and isn’t scared to get his hands dirty and interacts very well with all the staff and children.”
“Strong headteacher. Caring and intelligent teachers. Good curriculum. Good discipline.”
“How the children progress and where necessary they are given help to achieve that progress.”
“Progress of the children and if and when necessary they are given extra help.”
“That each child’s needs are met, a great understanding (SEN)”
“I am impressed with the teaching at this school and pushing the kids into doing work they are capable of.”
“Since starting Swinemoor my son has come on in leaps and bounds and in just a short time. I am looking forward to the further progress.”
“My daughter likes Swinemoor because she says ‘everyone is friendly’. I like it because all children are included and have the confidence to compete and challenge anyone.”
“We really enjoy all the school performances that parents are invited to.”
“The enthusiasm of the staff and the fact my child has been encouraged to learn whilst being allowed to progress at his own speed.”
“The way that my child has improved 100% from last school.”
