At a glance
This module gives a broad overview of environmental sustainability, why it matters for schools and trusts, and how you can take action.
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Programme description
Governing boards can take the decision to make environmental sustainability an organisational priority by identifying it as a key element of their school or trust strategy. In doing so, environmental considerations will then run throughout the organisation’s decision-making and all of their work.
This bitesize module will guide you through the background of environmental sustainability in schools, and why it matters. The module will also enable you to determine some practical next steps for your board, and will provide you with a helpful strategy document and some key questions to ask your board and leaders.
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Who developed this module?
Megan Tate, Policy and Research Officer
Megan’s role involves supporting NGA’s policy, research and information team. She is responsible for policy relating to the environment and sustainability.
- Sustainability and Climate Change Strategy, Nature Park and Climate Leaders Award animation
- Sustainability and climate change: a strategy for the education and children’s services systems - GOV.UK
- Greener Governance campaign | National Governance Association
- Being Strategic: a guide for boards and leaders | National Governance Association
- Sustainability and climate change strategy - GOV.UK
- Sustainability for Schools
- Sustainability Support for Education
- Maintained schools: governance guide - GOV.UK
- Academy trusts: governance guide - GOV.UK
- How to use pupil voice | National Governance Association
- School case studies - Lets Go Zero
- Climate Ambassadors: Turning Climate Ambition into Climate Action in Education | Climate Ambassadors
- SBMAT Environmental Sustainability Action Plan
- Drake Primary School - Climate Action Plan 24 - 25
Module Includes
- 1 Unit
- Module Certificate
