Proud to be commissioned by


Wychavon District Council


Wychavon Council has fully funded this educational program for all 63 schools across the district for 2024-2026. The Wychavon team supports investing in educational programs aimed at addressing litter pollution. By assisting adopt-a-street members and litter-picking groups, the district council is committed to promoting a cleaner environment. Funding the education sector aims to help future generations understand the negative effects of litter pollution and the importance of responsible waste management. This approach intends to foster environmental awareness and encourage sustainable practices among young people. The Wychavon team acknowledges the relevance of addressing litter pollution through education and community support to create a cleaner and healthier environment.

Everyone has a role in reducing waste impact on the environment and ensuring sustainability. Wychavon is committed to funding litter education in schools through the Little Litter Warriors education initiative. This effort supports the council's anti-litter campaign throughout the Wychavon District. From 2021 to 2025, the program has grown as new schools have joined and many have returned to participate in the litter workshops. Since its launch in March 2021, the campaign has involved 59 Wychavon schools, educating 14,991 pupils across the district. Wychavon Council is proactive in supporting community efforts to reduce litter. Read more here: Littering - Wychavon District Council


Little litter Warrior’s mission is to educate, encourage and enrich children’s learning, preparing them for a lifetime of caring in their communities’ environment.



Whats on offer

The Little Litter Warriors program is designed to raise awareness about community litter pollution through an engaging litter pick or hunt. Children gain first-hand knowledge of their local environment and the impact of litter on wildlife, marine life, and community areas. Vintage litter is presented to demonstrate the need for changes in human behaviour. These items were personally collected during litter picking activities, allowing children to observe how litter can persist in the environment for many years. The oldest piece collected dates back to 1928.

A questionnaire tick list is provided to record the number of crisp packets, drink bottles, sweet wrappers, etc., collected during the activity. Children enjoy searching for old pieces of litter that they can use in a show-and-tell activity at school with other year groups.



In support of the council’s commitment to addressing littering and plastic pollution, Wychavon District Council offers these sessions FREE to schools throughout the district over the next three years as part of their Anti-litter Campaign.

Hands on Fun!

The Little Litter Warriors program engages KS1-KS4 pupils in a fun litter pick to highlight community pollution. They learn about their local environment and its impact on wildlife, marine life, and community areas. Sessions are free and part of Wychavon District Council’s pledge to tackle littering and plastic pollution. KS5 and above can join funded workshops.

The litter pick is an outdoor workshop with individual equipment for all children. Little Litter Warriors are fully insured, Karen has an enhanced DBS checks and experience in taking large numbers of children out on litter pick workshops in the community.

On the day, you will receive:

·      Classroom Activity Resources: Pre-prepared lessons post-pick for KS1-KS4.

·      Assembly Presentation: "Our Planet" for 30 minutes.

·      Health and Safety Briefing Notes: For independent litter picks.

·      Risk Assessments: For equipment and safety protocols.

·      Adopt a Street Scheme: Guidance for schools’ eco-committees.

  • All necessary equipment and resources for teachers, pupils, and parents are provided.
"On Tuesday 16th March, we were joined by the Little Litter Warriors whose mission is to raise awareness of the problem of littering in the Wychavon area and to encourage children to take responsibility for their rubbish and also take pride in their environment. The children worked really hard all afternoon collecting litter and it was astonishing, and disappointing, how much litter had ended up on
the field"
Mrs Williams, Cleeve Prior CE primary school
"Karen from Little Litter Warriors came in on Monday and talked to the whole school about litter, how it doesn't degrade quickly, how it affects animals and what the children can do about it. The children collected litter around the school grounds and also Year 3/4 walked to the park and collected litter there and on the footpaths on the way. We collected over 2 bags of rubbish and
the oldest piece of litter was 9 years old!"
Mrs Hadsworth, Upton Snodsbury primary school