Charnwood Borough Council

What is a sustainable school?

A Sustainable School is defined by the govenrment as one which:

• Promotes a commitment to care for oneself, for each other and for the environment itself

• Has embedded sustainable living into the school’s curriculum, values and engagement with the local community

• Has put in place practices that lead to a better quality of life for present and future generations

Becoming a sustainable school

Schools can begin by assessing their practices in the following areas:

• Food & Drink
• Energy & Water
• Travel & Traffic
• Purchasing & Waste
• Buildings & Grounds
• Inclusion & Participation
• Local Wellbeing
• Global Dimension

Involving the whole school

To ensure that the whole school network is committed to sustainability, schools can

• Allow the sustainability agenda to be driven by pupils
• Create an action plan
• Monitor and measure your progress
• Promote your achievements

For more details see http://www.teachernet.gov.uk/sustainableschools/index.cfm

What about Eco-schools?

’Eco-Schools’ is a UN endorsed international award programme that guides schools to becoming sustainable. Joining the Eco-Schools programme is free and once registered, schools follow a simple seven-step process which addresses environmental themes in a way that meets national priorities such as the DCSF Sustainable Schools Strategy and Every Child Matters Agenda.

For Charnwood Schools – Charnwood Borough Council funds Groundwork, Leicester and Leicestershire to provide information, assistance and support to Eco Schools. If your school in interested in being involved in Eco-Schools please contact Tolu Omideyi on 01509 634944.

For further details of the eco schools programme or to find out if your school is eligible for an award visit http://www.eco-schools.org.uk/about/ or click here.

Good News Stories

At Charnwood Borough Council, we want to know what your school is doing to become more sustainable. Email us at tolu.omideyi@charnwood.gov.uk and we will post your news and events on our webpage. We can also promote special events and achievements through Charnwood news.

Campaigns Calendar - See to get involved with environment or sustainability campaigns in 2009/10

For Speakers at Assemblies & Other Events contact us

Teaching Resources, Grants and Award Schemes click here

Charnwood’s Sustainable Schools - News & Events click here

Contact Us - For more details contact Tolu Omideyi on 01509 634944