Charnwood Borough Council

Eco-Schools

Eco Schools
The Eco-Schools programme provides a simple framework to enable your schools to analyse its operations and become more sustainable.

By following the programme your school will become a stimulating place in which to learn, whilst reducing the environmental impact of the whole school on the local community. The programme is also an excellent way of taking the lessons learnt in the classroom and applying them to the day to day running of your school.

Pupil involvement is a key part of the Eco-Schools programme. Having pupils engaged in the whole process, including monitoring, action planning and decision-making, leads to genuine ownership of the programme and an increase in their sense of responsibility for the school environment and local area.

The Eco-Schools programme is also an award scheme which can help to raise the profile of your school. There are three levels of awards:

Bronze Award - self assessment via the Eco-Schools website leading to certificate
Silver Award - self assessment via the Eco-Schools website leading to certification
Green Flag - externally assessed leading to a certificate and a Green Flag

Schools in Charnwood which are interested in working on the Eco-Schools programme can obtain support for their work from Groundwork, Leicester and Leicestershire (formerly Environ). Groundwork can provide information on what the programme involves and provide assistance and support throughout the process. They will also support your school through the application process for Green Flag status.

The work of Groundwork in Charnwood is funded by Charnwood Borough Council and Leicestershire County Council. If your school in interested in being involved in the Eco-Schools process please contact The Sustainable Development Officer at Charnwood Borough Council (01509) 634944. Further details of the Eco-Schools programme can be found on the Eco-Schools website.