Pollinator Protectors!

Register Your Interest

This project is currently being written and will be released soon.

Teachers, school leaders, and home educators are invited to register their interest using the link below to be notified as soon as the resource becomes available.

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Designed with Schools in Mind

The BBKA recognises that school timetables are already full, and that teachers are often balancing a wide range of curriculum demands.

This project has therefore been carefully designed to fit within a practical and valuable window in the school year.

Following the completion of Key Stage 2 SATs, Year 6 pupils enter a transitional period before moving on to secondary school. This time presents a unique opportunity for:

• project-based learning 

• enrichment activities 

• consolidation of key skills 

• meaningful, real-world application of knowledge 

Pollinator Protectors provides a structured, purposeful way to fill this period, enabling pupils to engage in collaborative enquiry, outdoor observation, and environmental stewardship.

Developed by Educators, for Educators

The BBKA recognises the importance of creating resources that are not only educationally meaningful, but also practical to deliver within real classroom contexts.

This project is being developed by experienced educators, with a clear understanding of:

• the demands of the primary curriculum 

• time constraints within the school day 

• the need for low-preparation, high-impact learning opportunities 

The structure, pacing, and materials have been designed to ensure that teachers can implement the project confidently, without adding unnecessary workload.

Flexible and Adaptable for Different Contexts

While the project has been developed with post-SATs Year 6 in mind, it has been designed to be adaptable across a range of educational settings:

• Home educators will be able to tailor the activities for children across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, adapting content to suit individual interests and learning styles 

• Secondary schools (Year 7) will be supported through an accompanying guide to align the project with Key Stage 3 curriculum expectations 

• Special Educational Needs (SEN) settings will be supported through a dedicated adaptation guide to ensure accessibility and inclusion 

Additional guidance documents will be provided alongside the main project to support these adaptations.

Supporting National Monitoring and Awareness

This project supports the work of the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), including:
• the Non-Native Species Secretariat (NNSS)
• the National Bee Unit (NBU)

It supports national efforts to raise awareness, encourage responsible reporting, and promote early detection of the Yellow-legged Asian hornet - an invasive species that poses a significant threat to pollinators.

Pupils will gain an understanding of how their learning connects to real scientific and environmental work, helping to foster a sense of responsibility and contribution.

Free Educational Resource

The full project pack will be completely free of charge and will include:

• lesson sequences and teaching guidance 

• pupil activities and recording materials 

• monitoring and observation guidance 

• curriculum links and assessment opportunities: English, Maths, Science, Art & Design  

• adaptation guides for different settings 

Become a 'Friend of the Honey Bee'

A BBKA initiative reaching out to primary schools and other community groups to encourage them to become more bee friendly and aware of the importance of all pollinators.  For further information and to apply click here.