Free expert sustainability advice for schools
The summer is over and it's back to school season, let's make it the most sustainable school year yet!
Schools have a huge impact on their pupils, as a place of learning, community and of trust. But did you know schools and universities are responsible for 30% of public sector emissions?
Tackling climate change in schools provides learning opportunities for pupils, inspires the community, and helps reduce operational running costs too. But who can help if your school doesn’t have the expertise to get started? Keep reading to find out!
Let's Go Zero
If your school is taking the first steps towards zero carbon, or are ready to raise your sustainability journey to the next level, Let’s Go Zero is by your side, all the way ⚡
By joining Let’s Go Zero, you will gain access to free sustainability support network, including specialist Climate Action Advisors who audit your school’s emissions, help create Climate Action Plans, and guide you through putting them into action. You could get help to cut your school running costs, support access to funding, and outline easy ways to embed sustainability in the curriculum.
Sign up and find out more at www.letsgozero.org
Climate Ambassadors
The Climate Ambassadors scheme mobilises and supports educational settings – nurseries, schools and colleges - in England to act on climate change with the help of skilled volunteers. Climate Ambassadors from across the private, public, charity and university sectors provide free, tailored guidance to progress their climate action plans, wherever they are on their sustainability journey.
The scheme is recruiting volunteers to put their sustainability expertise to work. Haven’t worked in an education setting before? No problem. All volunteers will receive training on climate action plans and advice on applying their knowledge and skills in their roles.
Why become a Climate Ambassador?
🌍 Tackle real-world sustainability and climate challenges
✨ Inspire meaningful change in your community
🧠 Develop your own your own skills and knowledge
💚 Share your passion to inspire the next generation
You can find out more about the Climate Ambassador scheme here: https://climateambassadors.org.uk/get-involved/ or any questions, get in touch with ca-eastmids@nottingham.ac.uk
National Education Nature Parks
Want to do something for nature? The National Education Nature Park and Climate Action Awards empower children and young people to make a positive difference to both their own and nature's future 💚
These free programmes provide all educators with the resources, support and guidance to embed climate and nature into learning in a way that suits your setting and learners. The National Education Nature Park programme aims to embed nature-based learning in the curriculum, and encourage children and young people all over the country to take action to improve their site for people and wildlife.
The programme provides the support and guidance needed to make this happen, with five key steps in the journey and the actions needed to reach your goals.
You can find out more on their website: Home | Education Nature Park