Warren, who lives with Asperger syndrome, had been fearing loneliness during the first lockdown. But Rachel, who has worked as a co-ordinator for the supported volunteering project at SAVS for a decade, boosted Warren s spirits with weekly phone calls.
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She added: “Sustainability and the environment are two vital topics that we teach in every year group throughout the school. “Personally, I have a passion for doing my bit in terms of sustainability, reducing plastic and litter picking. “The school also has a huge profile in the local community and we constantly teach our children about the concept of citizenship and doing your bit for the local area.” Pupils have been complying with government guidelines during their litter-picking adventures and have earned gratitude from local residents. Steve Robson, who lives close to Greensted, said: “The work these children do to improve the local area around the school cannot be underestimated.