Schools can be ‘bee friendly’ without having to keep honey bees on site. A small garden area or even a selection of pots can be planted with Spring bulbs, shrubs and perennials to attract pollinators. Pupils can also make bee and bug hotels to add to the garden area. Schools can get in touch with their local BBKA branch to arrange for a beekeeper to visit to give pupils a talk about bees and beekeeping. They may also be able to bring in an observation hive together with some samples of honey. Input your postcode into our map to ‘Find Beekeeping Near You’.
There are also many ways in which bees can be incorporated into the curriculum and we have listed some suggestions below. Schools can also make use of our ‘Bees in the Curriculum’ teaching resources. This Key Stage 1 & 2 resource has been written for the BBKA by beekeepers from the teaching profession and provides fact sheets and work sheets about bees, minibeasts, bee products, the beekeeper and pollination.Schools can also sign up for our 'Friends of the Honey Bee' initiative below and they will receive a certificate, stickers and a copy of our termly newsletter.
Help the bees by planting more flowers for them to feed on. Read more
Schools and community groups can become a 'Friend of the Honey Bee' to show their commitment to supporting honey bees and pollinators. Read more
Ideas for fun, hands-on craft-based activities and outdoor activities designed to engage and enhance learning. Read more
Activity ideas to incorporate into the curriculum for schools who do not keep honey bees on site. Read more
Teaching resources for Key Stages 1 & 2 to learn all about the wonderful world of bees. Read more