School climate action guide

The Council’s Climate Change team has developed a guide for teachers and school staff to help them to put in place a climate action plan for their school.
This will help to fulfil the requirement set by the DFE’s sustainability and climate change strategy for education that requires all education settings to nominate a sustainability lead and put in place a climate action plan.

Many schools in the borough are already taking lots of actions to become more sustainable. Creating a climate action plan will help to set out the steps each school is taking to meet climate targets, providing an opportunity for students and staff to understand more about the topic and opportunities around green skills. It could also help schools to reduce energy bills and be more prepared to deal with the negative effects of climate change, such as overheating.

The step-by-step guide and a climate action plan template is available to access on the Council’s Participate Now Site.

Schools are also encouraged to share stories of what they are already doing on sustainability and climate change to inspire others on the Council’s Climate Emergency Inspire Hub.