The Toolkit for food growing and outdoor learning in schools
Most schools aren’t getting the most out of their growing space. Teachers tell us that time, knowledge, pupil behaviour and keeping their class on task while outdoors are stopping them going outside more.
Drawing on thirteen years’ experience we have created
The Growbag: an affordable, easy to follow package of resources and support that facilitates food growing, nature connection and an outdoor curriculum all in one Toolkit.
Which Growbag is right for you?
“It is a delight to work with Grow to School. We have set up 7 growing beds that have become an integral part of our outdoor learning and Science curriculum. The support and advice is crucial to our success and our practitioner has exceptional knowledge and is always on hand for advice..”
Elizabeth Ward, Ashfield Valley, Rochdale
The Growbag Max
With tight budgets and limited time, many teachers feel overwhelmed by the idea of reviving a neglected garden or growing vegetables with their class. Yet, tending a school garden helps children develop life skills, understand where food comes from, and enjoy the well-being and enrichment benefits of nature. It also provides real-world science context and valuable screen-free time.
The Growbag Toolkit provides a tried and tested programme for year-round growing, outdoor learning, and nature connection.
See what’s in the toolkit
Not sure what resources you’ll get, or want to know more before you enquire? Click the button below to see the Growbag Toolkit PDF.
“The Growbag Toolkit has hugely impacted our wider curriculum in terms of looking at the outdoor classroom layer. For example, in our science curriculum, our children are now looking at how plants produce food – this also links to seasons, seed dispersal and food and nutrition.”
Gillian Wilson, Headteacher, St Oswald’s CofE Primary Academy, Bradford
Growbag Max
£680 (one-off payment)
- Science curriculum scheme of work
- 94 detailed lesson plans
- Growbag Diary growing guide booklet *
- How To booklet *
- 33 growing cards *
- 7 vegetable family cards *
- 5 packs of game cards *
- 47 nature engagement activities
- 20 seasonal SEND activities
- 65 garden club activities
- 17 recipe cards
- 5 durable garden bed signs *
- Monthly email bulletins
- Email and/or telephone support
- 37 different plants and seeds (for the first year)
- In-school growing sessions
- Training for staff
- Assembly for pupils
Supported Growbag Max Standard*
£2,600 (one-off payment)
- Science curriculum scheme of work
- 94 detailed lesson plans
- Growbag Diary growing guide booklet *
- How To booklet *
- 33 growing cards *
- 7 vegetable family cards *
- 5 packs of game cards *
- 47 nature engagement activities
- 20 seasonal SEND activities
- 65 Garden school club activities
- 17 recipe cards
- 5 durable garden bed signs *
- Monthly email bulletins
- Email and/or telephone support
- 37 different plants and seeds (for the first year)
- 6 days of in-school sessions (for the first year) worth approx. £300 a day
- Training for staff
- Assembly for pupils
Supported Growbag Max Premier*
£4,600 (one-off payment)
- Science curriculum scheme of work
- 94 detailed lesson plans
- Growbag Diary growing guide booklet *
- How To Booklet *
- 33 growing cards *
- 7 vegetable family cards *
- 5 packs of game cards *
- 47 nature engagement activities
- 20 seasonal SEND activities
- 65 Garden school club activities
- 17 recipe cards
- 5 durable garden bed signs *
- Monthly email bulletins
- Email and/or telephone support
- 37 different plants and seeds (for the first year)
- 12 days of in-school sessions (for the first year) worth approx. £300 a day
- Training for staff
- Assembly for pupils
* All resources (excluding the garden bed signs) are supplied in digital format. Resources highlighted * are also supplied in printed format.
The prices shown are for the first year of set-up and support. The toolkit resources remain with your school to use. Subsequent years of plants and/or support are available. Please speak to us, or to your practitioner, to find out more.
Any questions? Give us a call or send an email
*Please note – The supported packages are currently only available to schools within a 30 mile radius of Huddersfield town centre.
