Context

The sustainability and climate change strategy for education states: “By 2025, all education settings will have nominated a sustainability lead and put in place a climate action plan”.

We aim to (taken from this DfE guidance):

• increase the confidence and expertise of staff, learners, and students in understanding climate change and how positive change can be achieved
• create a culture that prioritises sustainability
• share effective practice with other education settings and develop a peer-to-peer learning network
• use data to identify and prioritise action
• improve energy and water efficiency
• calculate our carbon emissions and identify ways to reduce them
• reduce operating costs
• increase resilience and start adapting to the impacts of climate change
• enhance biodiversity
• help learners develop skills and knowledge which help them to contribute to sustainability and climate change in their lives and future jobs
• bring together related actions and plans, such as your School Travel Plan, and Waste Management Plan for a cohesive approach