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19th April 2010
The key note presentations from the LA Corporate Strategy event held in Newcastle on 22nd March are avaialble to download from the Corporate Approaches page of this site
31st March 2010
Schools are being urged to buy seasonal food and get more pupils to walk and cycle as part of a drive to reduce their carbon footprint. Schools Minister Diana Johnson today encouraged schools to ‘get green’ as a study shows that sustainable schools can raise attainment levels and improve behaviour. The Government’s new carbon management strategy for the schools sector, published today, also sets an ambitious target to cut current emissions from energy use by 53 per cent by 2020 – helping schools to tackle climate change while at the same time saving money.
Under the new strategy, Climate Change and Schools, there will be an expectation for schools, local authorities and Government to work together to reduce carbon emissions through: * cutting energy consumption – e.g. schools making sure they switch off lights and electrical equipment and by improving school buildings to make them more energy efficient * reducing emissions on journeys to and from schools – e.g. by walking or cycling to school or using more efficient school buses * greener procurement – e.g. buying seasonal food and recycled goods. Launching the strategy Schools Minister Diana Johnson said: We all have to play our part if we want schools to be sustainable and we have already made big strides towards cutting schools’ carbon emissions. We are building new, greener schools – backed by our unprecedented capital investment. But it’s also about getting existing schools to do more to reduce their carbon footprint. Schools need to think ‘green’ – that might mean choosing energy efficient computer equipment, getting more pupils and staff to cycle rather than drive, or by improving insulation and upgrading their boiler.
The announcement comes as work from Bath University shows that making schools sustainable can: * raise attainment levels by getting young people more engaged in their studies by creating a better learning environment * improve pupils’ motivation, behaviour and well-being * promote healthy school environments and lifestyles * improve community cohesion by creating a greater sense of pride in the school. Currently, the school sector is responsible for 15 per cent of public sector carbon emissions – just under 2 per cent of the UK total and roughly the same as all the energy and transport emission of Manchester, Newcastle and Bristol combined. Earlier this year Schools Secretary Ed Balls announced that schools would be getting digital 'energy display meters' to help to reduce their carbon footprint and cut bills by up to £3,000 a year
25th March 2010
Today is your last day to book for the Tees Valley Sustainable Schools conference happening on Monday in Middlesbrough Teaching & Learning Centre (12-4.30pm). It includes keynotes from Lezsek Ivaskow from Ofsted and Ian Taylor from DCSF along with workshops from practitoners from across Tees Valley and the region. To book contact Andrea Carling andrea.carling@groundwork.org.uk
24th March 2010
Following the event at SLCNE I've put together a short slide show of some of the photo's (© Chris Auld photography). Click here to download.
23rd March 2010
The Climate Change Schools Project was one of the winners at the Evening Chronicle Environment Awards. For more information visit their website.
15th March 2010
Well done to everyone involved in the Sustainable Schools event held as part of the Science Weekend at the Alnwick Garden on 13th & 14th March. Thanks to all those people who provided their expertise for the different doorway exhibitions.
10th March 2010
Following the successful first Sustainable Schools Fayre at the Science Learning Centre in Durham last night a number of people asked for the plenary powerpoint. Many thanks to all those who organised the event, those who presented the workshops and staffed the marketplace and of course all the delegates.
3rd March 2010
Using funds from DCSF NESPSS & Government Office North East are coordinating three Sustainable Schools events across the region which have been developed by a range of partners. The flyer highlighting all three events is available to download. Events are taking place on 9th March, 13th&14th March and 29th March.
Students from Bydales School in Marske produced individual flyers. An example of one can be viewed here.
23rd February 2010
Its Fairtrade Fortnight everyone until 7th March. An ideal time to develop ideas for your Fairtrade Schools award submission or perhaps just to do something. Lots of ideas are available on the Fairtrade Foundation website. Also the TES has lots of great free resources to download.
22nd February 2010
There's not much time left to apply to the Teaching Award for Sustainable Schools. Deadline is 1st March. Go on and give it a go.
10th February 2010
The Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) and Partnerships for Schools (PfS) are running an exciting new initiative to get Energy Display Meters provided and installed into English state-funded schools, absolutely free. It is first come, first served so do register your interest online today - www.energydisplaymeter.co.uk
9th February 2010
Northern Education for SusTainability’s (NEST) are organising two sessions to encourage people to engage in Earth Education activities. The sessions will be led by Jon Cree who is nationally recognised as a leader in this field. Both events will be held at Rainton Meadows Reserve, Houghton le Spring.
The Earthwalks workshop is an ever popular event which is always in high demand because of its applicability in just about every situation and location with a wide range of ages and abilities.
Earthkeepers workshop follows on from the tremendous success of the Earthkeepers project run in partnership with the University of Cumbria with schools in Sunderland in 2008 and 2009. This has stimulated a growing demand for Earthkeepers in the region from schools.
| Thur 25th March - Earthwalks | Booking Form |
| Fri 26th March - Earthkeepers | Booking Form |
8th February 2010
The Department for Health are developing a huge range of resources around the Change4Life campaign linked to health and wellbeing. Check out the website to find out more and register as a supporter.
15th January 2010
SEEd are organising a policy forum in London on Friday 29th January. For more information click here.
12th January 2010
A training day for people interested in growing projects is taking place on 27th January in Northumberland. Flyer and booking form.
7th January 2010
Defra produced their strategy for food production for 2030. The full strategy can be downloaded here. I've cut two pages linked to education which may interest you.
6th January 2010
The Climate Change Schools Project (CCSP) was featured in the Times Educational Supplement before Christmas. To read the article click here.
4th January 2010
Young people as co-researchers, Saturday 23 January, 2010, 10.00-14.00, Collingwood College, South Road, Durham. DH1 3LT.
This event will draw on the experiences of young people who are leading their own research and the experiences of academics and practitioners who have undertaken research with young people, in order to explore how young people make the move from participating in adult-led research to proposing, owning and controlling research, and achieving change to their own agendas. Target audience: young people, youth workers/practitioners and academics. Download more information
4th January 2010
Europe Direct North East is holding a "Skills for Tomorrow's Global Market" event at The Work Place, Newton Aycliffe, Co Durham between 12.30 and 15.30 on Tuesday, 23rd February 2010. Download the flyer. agenda and booking form for more information.
19th December 09
Darlington Borough Council is hosting a Sustainable Schools event for their schools on Wed 20th January at Carmel School. Download the flyer for more details.
18th December 09
As part of the continuing support for Growing Schools in the region Groundwork North East with Tees Valley Wildlife Trust are running three CPD sessions for the Tees Valley.
Food Growing in the Early Years / Foundation Stage - Teesville Infants School, near Eston, Middlesbrough - Tuesday Feb 2nd 09.30am - 3.30pm
Food Growing in Primary School (KS1 and KS2) - St Peter's CE Primary, Brotton near Saltburn by the Sea - Tuesday Feb 9th 09.30am - 3.30pm
Food Growing in Secondary Schools (KS3 and KS4) - Bydales Technology College, Marske by the Sea near Redcar, Tuesday Feb 23rd 09.30am - 3.30pm.
For booking forms and more info visit the Growing Schools page
16th December 09
The Ofsted three year study on the impact of schools engaging with sustainable development issues has been released today. It can be downloaded from the Ofsted site
You may also wish to look at a couple of reports produced for the National College (formerly NCSL) by Forum for the Future. These reports provide more evidence for us to highlight the benefits of sustainable school engagement to school improvement, achievement and wider wellbeing of pupils.
14th December 09
Involving children and young children in policy and practice solutions for a sustainable and climate smart future, Tuesday 19 January 2010 9:30am (10:00am start) to 2:00pm Centre for Life, Times Square, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4EP http://www.life.org.uk/
Organised by The National Children's Bureau and supported by Sustaine, the champion body for sustainable development in North East England. The event is suitable for anyone wanting to involve children and young people in their work including planners, policy makers/leads and practitioners working in statutory, third sector and government organisations at a local and regional level. Download flyer and booking form
11th December 09
Following the DCSF climate statement students from a number of Durham schools have produced a statement which will be conveyed to delegates at the Climate Change Summit next Thursday through a video conference. This has been developed in partnership with a community led action group called Climate Durham
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