Inspiring the Next Generation of Rainwater Champions
Bringing SuDS to life in schools through hands-on installations, engaging education, and real-time data - empowering young people while helping partners meet water, climate, and regulatory goals.
What is SuDS for Schools?
SuDs in Schools is a Department for Education (DfE) initiative and part of the Schools Water Strategy which aims to reduce surface water risk on school sites throughout the nation. This practical, placed-based approach helps alleviate flood risk whilst wrapping in essential water education, engaging students with climate-resilience solutions.
Aligned with national SuDS standards and the Cunliffe Report, the initiative supports surface water management, builds flood resilience, and strengthens environmental awareness through real-world learning. The DfE can grant fund up to 50% of project costs and applications for 2025/2026 are now open. You can find out more here.
Want to bring SuDS to a school or region near you?
Get in touch to collaborate with us on a project.
Why is SuDS in Schools important?
We believe the next generation plays a vital role in protecting our most precious resource - water.
By installing real-world SuDS features like rainwater harvesting tanks and linking them to school learning through real-time monitoring, we create opportunities to:
- Build awareness of climate resilience.
- Encourage sustainable behaviours from a young age.
- Improve surface water management across communities.
- Meet the aims of water, education, and climate strategies.
Who can get involved?
We work with a wide range of organisations who want to make a difference:
Local Councils
Lead Local Flood Authorities
Water companies
Schools
FCRIP projects
Rivers Trusts and catchment partnerships
Testimonial
"You gave them a real sense of ownership of the project. I think we have a few budding engineers now. I really enjoyed working with you all and will be recommending other schools get on board." - Teacher
How we can help
- For Local Authorities / LLFAs
- For Water Companies
- For Schools
- For FCRIP
- For Rivers Trusts
- Help deliver your Local Flood Risk Management Strategy
- Engage communities and schools in active surface water management
- Demonstrate visible investment in resilience and education
- Benefit from matched funding and expert implementation
What can you expect working with us?
We’ve developed a robust 3-step model that ensures both effective infrastructure delivery, tailored to site goals and characteristics, enhanced by educational impact, engaging students in STEM topics and sustainability initiatives.
1. Site Survey, Plan & Install
We recommend the right SuDS solution for each school tailored to location-based challenges and site-specific goals. We handle ordering, delivery, and installation, working closely with facilities teams to ensure safety and practicality.
2. Engage & Educate
We deliver We equip schools with age-appropriate resources, lesson plans, and support to engage students in rainwater management, climate literacy, and system maintenance. Pupils don’t just see the tanks - they learn how and why they work.
- workshops delivered by team
- include quotes from workshops
- Best. Day. Ever!” - a group of year 5 children
Interested in what a day in the life of our Education Consultant looks like when he is delivering our Wonderous Water Workshops? Read more here.
3. Monitoring, Maintenance & Ongoing Educational Value
Our real-time monitoring enables continuous data-gathering over a set period, often 2 years. We'll provide maintenance as required and access to data for schools as an educational resource during this period. Your school will have its own case study page where students can view the monitoring system. You can check out an example here!
Would you like SuDS for schools to come to your school or school near you?
Meet Nick!
Our very own education consultant.
Nick has over 21 years of teaching experience and a big love of the outdoors. During his career as a teacher he has excelled in many roles, including Ten Tors and Duke of Edinburgh Award Manager, Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead at Exeter college and took on a Beaver Scout Leader role. Wherever possible, Nick would include the outdoors and environment in his teaching, making him the perfect person to deliver our workshops.
Book Nick as part of our SuDS for Schools package and he will take care of a morning, afternoon or full day of activities and learning.
Testimonial:
"It was brilliant working with Nick and the students on the project. Nick really engaged with the variety of students using differing techniques to support them and get the best from each one. The student took part willingly in all activities and really had fun with the practical elements. Students in the second group enjoyed finding out facts about the local area and how the landscape has changed.
Nick worked with students one to one when it was needed, this was predominantly when the students were designing water butts. Helping students to foster their ideas and get them on paper."
Book a call with us!
Find out how we can help design, implement and install sustainable drainage at your school. All whilst actively engaging and inspiring students!