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Sustainable Schools
For pupils, communities and
the environment
2 April 2009
In the UK
We are one of the least energy efficient nations in Europe [EST]
We recycle just over a fifth of our waste, one of the lowest
rates in Europe [Defra]; and we throw away a third of our food
[WRAP]
On average in 2005 UK citizens made 625 trips by car in 2005
and 15 by bike [DfT]
Schools are responsible for 15% of
public sector carbon emissions
11%
Heating
1%
26%
6%
Electricity (building)
Electricity (supply chain)
Travel to, from and at school
6%
Food
3%
Paper
2%
Use of chemicals (eg, cleaning)
Other manufactured goods
16%
Waste and recycling
20%
9%
Building works and materials
What is the Sustainable Schools
strategy?
The Sustainable Schools strategy encourages
schools to take on board sustainable development in
their everyday work, achieving educational
excellence alongside the goals of:
healthy living
environmental awareness
community participation
global citizenship
National Framework
Three interlocking parts:
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A commitment to care
An integrated approach
Eight core sustainability themes (‘doorways’)
The doorways
Energy and water
Purchasing and
waste
Buildings and
grounds
Food and drink
Global dimension
Local well-being
Inclusion and
participation
Travel and
traffic
Example Doorway
Sustainable Schools
Good for pupils – relevant, exciting
learning linked to issues that matter
Good for schools – vision breeds
efficiency, VfM, optimism
Good for local authorities –quality
of environment, good citizens,
sustainable communities
What’s available?
Guidance for SMT, governors, bursars, teachers
School planning guidance & self-evaluation (s3)
LA guidance & self evaluation (s3+) being developed
Sustainability category in Teaching Awards
Sustainable design case studies
“Carbon Detectives’ Kit” for pupils
Assembly plans
www.teachernet.gov.uk/sustainableschools
 energy
 food
 travel
 waste
 water
Carbon Detectives’ Kit
What is expected from schools
Reframe school improvement plans to build a sustainable
school
Use the resources, programmes from third sector
organisations and awards schemes
Demonstrate impact on:
pupils’ knowledge and understanding of sustainability
The school’s environmental performance
Be an example to their community
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Further information
Craig Johnson Y&H ESD Sustainable Schools Coordinator
01756 700778 [email protected]
Grant Dyson Government Office for Yorkshire & the Humber
0113 3412689 [email protected]
www.yorkshireandhumber.net/esd
www.teachernet.gov.uk/sustainableschools www.carbondetectives.org.uk
www.wearewhatwedo.org.uk
www.teachingawards.com
www.ashdenawards.org
www.dcsf.gov.uk/aboutus/sd
www.sd-commission.org.uk
RIEP update
Taking Forward and understanding climate change in schools
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Each sub region developing proposals in next few weeks
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Its about the estate as well as education and engagement
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Funding of ~£150k for the region.
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Contact your RIEP Board Member