Overview
As an accredited Eco School, Stannington Infant School is deeply committed to sustainability and environmental education. The school wanted to encourage more families to choose active, eco-friendly travel options – but a lack of secure bike storage was limiting uptake. Partnering with Doing R Bit, the school sought a solution that aligned with its green values and practical needs.
The Solution
Doing R Bit installed a bespoke Bike Barn featuring a sustainable living roof – a perfect match for the school’s eco ethos. The structure provided a safe, weather-resistant place for children and parents to store bikes and scooters while enhancing biodiversity on the school grounds.
The Impact
The new Bike Barn quickly became a valued feature of the school. Families embraced cycling as a daily habit, congestion around the school gates decreased, and the living roof flourished – attracting pollinators and delighting the school’s “eco bees.”
“The sustainable aspect of the ‘Bike Barn’ was important to us as an Eco School and our school bees have enjoyed the living roof throughout the summer. Almost immediately more children began cycling to school and parents feel their bikes are stored securely throughout the school day.”
— Sarah Binns, Headteacher, Stannington Infant School
Conclusion
By choosing Doing R Bit, Stannington Infant School achieved a solution that promotes active travel, supports environmental learning, and enhances the beauty and biodiversity of their school grounds – a true reflection of their commitment to sustainability.
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