Some ideas to help you with your programme planning over the next few months:

4 JAN – 12 FEB Big Schools’ Birdwatch

Get involved for just an hour between these dates in the annual survey, with ideas and resources available to help you.

Check out rspb.org.uk/schoolswatch/

3 MAR World Book Day

Why not have an evening dedicated to some of your favourite books, anything from the Borrowers to Paddington Bear. Why not encourage the children to bring their favourite book to share why they love it?

Check out worldbookday.com

11 – 17 APR National Gardening Week

National Gardening Week 2016 aims to encourage everyone to get involved in gardening! Children can learn new skills and have fun by spending time growing their own food and tending to plants. Get your group doing some simple gardening in your church or local community. Or, even plant some bulbs in a pot for the children to take home.

Check out nationalgardeningweek.org.uk