Happy Days Penair nursery in Truro has been awarded a prestigious platinum award by the Woodland Trust.

The award is for getting involved in 'green' activities including tree planting, visiting a local woodland, reducing carbon emissions and being a woodland ambassador.

The Green Tree Schools initiative, which has seen more than 12,000 schools sign up since it was launched in 2008, offers schools the chance to win awards for participating in activities both in and out of the classroom.

Nicky, manager of the nursery said: "I’m very proud of my team and the children who have attended our nursery and been involved in the Woodland Trust’s Green Tree award programme.

"Learning in a natural environment is one of the key aspects of our provision and being part of this programme has provided us with some amazing activities to do with the children. We are passionate and committed to children having opportunities to play and learn in the beautiful woodland area we have at nursery every day.”

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Happy Days Penair has planted new trees in their setting's grounds, created a woodland nature trail and joined in with a variety of Woodland Trust activities.

Karen Letten, Woodland Trust schools and communities engagement manager, said: “The scheme promotes a range of opportunities, each designed to stimulate a child’s imagination and sustain their interest in woods and trees. The achievements of the school are recognised through an awards scheme in which they receive points for taking part in activities.

"As they reach milestones within the project they will receive bronze and silver and then, at gold, an attractive wooden plaque which acknowledges this environmental accolade. Only a handful of schools have moved on to achieve platinum, making this a huge accomplishment for the school.”

The Woodland Trust’s vision is for a UK rich in native woods and trees for people and wildlife. The charity is dedicated to creating new woodland with help from communities and schools, as well as protecting and restoring ancient woodland for future generations to cherish.

It's free to take part in The Green Tree Schools Award and the Woodland Trust is also offering free packs of trees to schools. Find out more at woodlandtrust.org.uk/schools