Schools
Wiltshire Beekeepers Association works with schools in the county to help bring the delights of bees, pollination and beekeeping to pupils of all ages.
Free teaching materials
Find loads of free resources for schools, including:
- Indoor Activities
- Outdoor Activities
- Bees in the curriculum
You will find other teaching materials, including Word Searches, here.
Download a free, illustrated factsheet on The Honeybee, created especially for schools. You can make as many copies and distribute it as you like.
The BBKA has produced some great Yellow Legged Hornet resources for use by schools. Find them here.
Observation hives in schools
Wiltshire Beekeeping Association branches have observation hives, which can be safely brought into schools, and speakers who can talk about honey bees. To book a visit to your school during the summer term, contact the WBKA Secretary:
Schools keeping bees
Many schools worry about the health and safety aspects of keeping bees on the premises. Here is an article about two schools’ experiences of keeping bees to show you what is possible: Beekeeping in the curriculum (published by Special Children magazine, February 2018).
Find out about bees and beekeeping
Meanwhile, the Wiltshire Bee & Honey Day is an annual, free event for anyone who wants to learn about bees and beekeeping.
The day is designed to increase awareness honeybees and there are talks aimed at people who are thinking of taking up beekeeping. If you have ever thought about keeping bees at your school, this is the perfect opportunity to find out more – you will find that your local bee club is ready to offer as much support and advice as you want. We can also put you in touch with schools, including special schools, that are already keeping bees to find out the impact of this on their pupils.
The event takes place at the Corn Exchange in Devizes in October. Teachers, pupils and their parents/carers are welcome to attend and listen to any of the talks.
Find out more about the Wiltshire Bee & Honey Day