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Curriculum for SustainabilityHave the chance to discuss with their teacher ideas and local opportunities for outdoor learning, and how they think it impacts their learning.Collaborate on a climate themed project-based learning scheme of work with other subject teachers.Create a formal role description for climate and sustainability curriculum lead (or equivalent).Enable sustainable features to be used as learning opportunities for students and local community and businesses where appropriate.
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Toolkit linksTeaching resources page listing a wide range of lesson plans by themeExample role description which can be edited to suit a particular settingEnergy Sparks - Activities Use the search function to find ideas about feastures such as LED lighting and solar
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Buildings & EnergyParticipate in an energy audit of the school building and be given roles to carry out daily energy saving activities, e.g. switching off lights, electronicsSign up to use the Energy Sparks platform with their form class or in appropriate lessonsBuild in energy reduction and efficiency into school planning and establish a monitoring process.Carry out a decarbonisation survey, or alternative carbon audit. Prioritise and manage resulting works through the Climate Action Plan.
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Toolkit linksEnergy SparksNGA Greener governanceClimate Action Plan template
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WaterUse harvested rainwater on plants in the school grounds. Be involved in decisions and help fundraise for features such as a pond or new water fountains.Create a lesson which includes visiting an example of sustainable water management in the borough e.g. rain garden or wetlands.Look for ways to promote water sustainability and engage the wider community in this subject. i.e. taking part in World Water Day, Water Blitz CitSci or a talk from industry expertArrange a Thames water audit for the school and follow up on recommendations.
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Toolkit linksRHS Water: collecting, storing and using Map of WF rain gardens/wetlands - note, is going to be updated with new sitesWorld water dayThames Water - Smarter Business Visit guide
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Rainwater harvesting tutorial Fresh water watch
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FoodHave an opportunity to try vegetarian and plant-based food and discus their views. - Grow food that they can learn to cook in simple recipes.Have a meat free/plant-based day in the staff room.Engage with the school catering provider to ensure they are offering sustainable, good quality, plant-based options. Work with students to come up with questions to ask.Reduce food waste by setting up food waste collections or composting on site, for example in a Ridan. Embed use of compost bins into the culture of the school.
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Toolkit linksNHS eat well food guideRHS composting tips
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TransportWalk or cycle where possible for short journeys. Have opportunity to take part in cycle proficiency training.Plan school trips with consideration of the impact of different travel options and discuss these with students.Commit to achieving gold TfL stars in the next three years. Develop a sustainable travel policy for school trips and staff travel.Engage with the council Sustainable Transport team for support planning how students and staff can make more eco travel choices, and for signposting to funding.
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Toolkit linksBikeabilityTravel carbon footprint calculatorTFL starsWF Sustainable Travel
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Circular Economy & WasteRun an upcycled fashion show or IT take back event. It can be linked to learning skills such as sewing buttons and maintaining devices to maximise their lifespan.Use reusable water bottles and visibly demonstrate reusing, reducing and being resourceful, for example with materials in Design Technology.Initiate a ‘Library of Things’ or similar sharing or swapping scheme to enable families to reduce.Develop and oversee a sustainable procurement policy and waste management policy. This should include reducing single-use packaging (plastic, cans, tetra pak) in catering and ensuring water fountains have bottle fill nozzles.
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Toolkit linksFashion resource by The HiveEthical consumer: LoT guideGreen procurement template
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Climate JusticeHave a regular platform for discussing a campaign they care about (locally or globally) and develop literacy skills through writing letters to their MP or other relevant person with influence.Bring real life stories of the impact of the climate emergency into the classroom and ensure it is seen as a social challenge as well as an environmental one. Upskill themselves on how to talk about climate justice.Get informed about eco-anxiety, emotional resilience and how, like Covid-19, the impacts of climate change will be experienced differently by students and staff in the school community.Aim to purchase Fairtrade, ethically sourced products where feasible.
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Toolkit linksLondon Climate Curriculum lesson 4Climate Justice resources by The HiveForce of NatureNational Fairtrade purchasing guide
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Climate Anxiety: an introduction for teachers
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Nature & ResilienceMonitor biodiversity on their school grounds. i.e. join Cit Sci initaitves such as the Big Butterfly Count and collect data to map the school grounds biodiversity over years.Plan an outdoor lesson or form time once a month for students to learn from local natural and urban spaces.Plan for heat waves and flood events as part of the climate action plan.Develop a wildlife habitat area and leave a section of grass ‘No mow’. If space allows, plant trees for shade.
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Toolkit linksRSPB Bio-blitz - Wild Challenge How schools & early years settings can adapt to climate change - Mayor of London/ London Assembly
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Big Butterfly Account