Our A Level students, working with the John Clare Countryside Partnership and the IEG Estates team, have completed a number of biodiversity projects:

• Planted native plants and wildflowers near the Stamford reception

• Built two large bug houses adjacent to the A level block and car park

• Purchased ‘bee bombs’ to seed the grassed area near the Stamford Bistro

• Planted wildflowers and ivy behind the Art Block

• Produced publicity to encourage young people to improve biodiversity and reduce their carbon footprints

• Worked on habitat clearance for 2 days at Swaddywell Pit

• Made bird feeders and hung them in trees around the campus

• Presented their findings and developed personal and business skills.