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Andrew Suter Eco-Schools Programme Manager, Keep Britain Tidy

Andrew Suter Eco-Schools Programme Manager, Keep Britain Tidy. Eco-Schools in the Community Bristol, 29 th February 2012. Housekeeping. Today we will…. Explore ways that schools and communities can work together to improve sustainability

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Andrew Suter Eco-Schools Programme Manager, Keep Britain Tidy

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  1. Andrew SuterEco-Schools Programme Manager, Keep Britain Tidy Eco-Schools in the Community Bristol, 29th February 2012

  2. Housekeeping

  3. Today we will… • Explore ways that schools and communities can work together to improve sustainability • Launch Eco-Communities – our next step for Eco- Schools • Outline the role of Local Authorities and other agencies • Share good practice – including support and guidance from the Eco-Schools team

  4. What isEco-Schools? • The largest sustainable schools programme in the World • A framework for schools to deliver sustainable change • Led by children • A whole school programme

  5. Eco-Schools in England • 16,650 schools in England are taking part • 69% of all schools in England are registered • 5,101 have a Bronze Award • 4,794 have a Silver Award • 1,601 schools now fly the UNEP endorsed Green Flag • Between 2008-10 Eco-Schools in England achieved: • 20% reduction in CO2 (690,000tonnes) or • a saving of almost £8,000,000

  6. New for 2011/12

  7. New look Eco-Schools Website • Online Green Flag Award Application process • Green Flag ‘Health Check’ • Educational resources for schools

  8. Eco-Communities – making links, taking action Three existing and successful programmes brought together for the first time to support communities to tackle climate change

  9. Announcing…..

  10. Eco-Homes – First ever Green Flag project • Promoting Sustainable Living at Home • Eco-Schools Process applied to the Home • Take home project work for Students • Linked to the curriculum • Before and after surveys • Launches April 2012

  11. Eco-Schools Energy Services • Free Energy Brokering support • Display Energy Certificate provision • Comprehensive Carbon reduction support for Councils • Carbon/Energy reduction training for Schools • Coming next: • Green Cleaning Products

  12. Green Flag Ambassador Award – Year 2 Flagship Eco-Schools; • support and share information and advice with other schools • Support their local authority and wider community with sustainability • 18 Assessment Visits planned during the next two months • 14 schools have already achieved Ambassador Award Status (Award criteria were developed with DfE and DECC)

  13. The Eco-Schools Energy Award • Continuation of the Energy Award for Eco-Schools • Developed as a response to CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme • Accredits 10% or better reduction in carbon emissions Awarded on either: • Display Energy Certificate evidence • Other robust data e.g. Utility Bills

  14. Eco-Schools Magazine – Launches April • Brand new Bi- monthly publication • Sustainability Focus • Themed Issues • Business Support • Case Studies • Events • Ask the Experts • Interviews • Competitions • Special Offers

  15. Also new for 2011/12 • Eco-Schools Show, Sheffield Arena, 26th June • Eco-Schools England on Facebook & Twitter • New Pod ‘Waste’ campaign March 2012

  16. Enjoy the Conference

  17. Sustainable schools Sustainable communities - a view from Ofsted Raising standards, improving lives Bryan Davies HMI 29 February 2012

  18. Sustainable communities are places where people want to live and work, now and in the future meet the diverse needs of existing and future residents, are sensitive to their environment, and contribute to a high quality of life are safe and inclusive, well planned, built and run, and offer equality of opportunity and good services for all. What is a sustainable community? “Sustainable Communities Plan 2003”

  19. What does it achieve locally? More walking, cycling Safer streets to play Less crime and ASB Higher achievement at school Greater interaction / social capital Sustainability means better places to liveSustainability means safer places to live • Less air and noise pollution • Improved aesthetics, less litter • Resilient local economy • Better mental and physical health • Lower fuel/energy cost • Greater civic responsibility

  20. What is a sustainable school? • A sustainable school takes an integrated approach to its improvement and explores sustainable development • through its • Curriculum • Campus • Community

  21. is a broad, wide ranging aspect of the school curriculum which should be fundamental to everything we do prepares young people for the future enables children to make value judgements includes technical issues and science has a pragmatic as well as a morally sound basis Education for Sustainable Development

  22. Inspection, Sustainable Development and Improvement Ofsted’s role is to raise standards and improve the lives of children, young people and adult learners. Sustainable development is about improving people’s lives whilst living ethically and within environmental limits. Inspection and sustainable development are both improvement processes, working towards the same end goal – improving lives.

  23. We evaluate the contribution providers make to a sustainable future by : ensuring frameworks take account of sustainable development providing guidance and training for inspectors encouraging providers to consider sustainable development in their own self evaluation /assessment. Sustainable Development in inspection and regulation.

  24. Findings from an analysis of School Inspection Reports Direct reference in 30% of reports Higher profile in Primary schools Many schools have recycling initiatives Eco Warriors and green teams are a successful feature Green Flag awards

  25. Pupils’ environmental awareness is good Global learning and awareness is strong Many schools have good community links Many schools have themed weeks Pupil involvement is sometimes superficial Findings ( continued)

  26. Involvement of parents and local communities Involvement of pupils Global Links Links with other schools Events Fairtrade Sustainable Communities in Schools examples from Ofsted’s Good Practice Database • Reduce dependence on cars • Growing crops • Food • Carbon reduction • Reduce recycle

  27. Key features of Sustainable Schools * Demonstrate commitment at Senior Management Level Clear mission statement - sustainability at the heart of the school Walk the talk - demonstrate high social and ethical values Involve staff, develop capacity - provide training and support for staff Involve pupils - really ! Involve the local community Embed into curriculum and teaching and learning Think global Manage the school estate sustainably Ensure quality practices and self evaluation incorporate sustainable development

  28. How sustainable is your school?Curriculum • Is ESD a recognised aspect of the school ethos? • What is the impact on pupils’ attitudes, values and behaviour? • Are pupils getting involved, arguing from personal viewpoints and actions and making a positive difference ? • Does the teaching promote knowledge and understanding of the environment, the community and the natural surroundings? • Are teachers confident in handling controversial sustainable/ environmental issues?

  29. How sustainable is your school - Leadership • How effective are leadership and management in raising the profile of ESD in the school and supporting developments? • Is an ESD component identified in strategic planning? • To what extent is ESD seen as a priority towards the drive for school improvement?

  30. How sustainable is the school estate? • School construction and renovation? • School grounds improvement and design? • Sustainable procurement ? • Energy and resource management? • Transport and travel? • Waste management? • Local produce sourcing and promotion of fair trade products? (School dinner and food provision)?

  31. How is this reflected in your self evaluation? What is the evidence? How will you demonstrate this to inspectors?

  32. Emscote Infant School - Sustainability and the environment in the Curriculum 2011

  33. Learning for Sustainability in Worcestershire Rupert Brakspear and Amy Lunt 29th February 2012

  34. Learning for Sustainability Worcestershire County Council • Community Leadership • Links to County Strategies and Plans • Learning for Sustainability Forum • LFS Team within Planning, Economy and Performance and linked with Bishops Wood Centre • Building on successes • Awards ~ Beacon Status, Eco Schools Green Flags • Energy Saving (Switch it Off, Energy Award, DECs, AMR ~ link to SLA) • Linked to whole school development with School Improvement Advisers ~ e.g. conferences / networking etc.

  35. A time of challenges ~ for people

  36. ….and environment.

  37. Every Child’s Future Matters…….. Active Citizenship Make a Positive Contribution Innovation / creativity Social Justice Economic Well Being Child: Healthy & Safe Enjoying & Achieving Environmental Stewardship Empowerment Resilience

  38. Sustainable Schools (DCSF):- Care(for oneself / each other and the environment)- Across Curriculum, Campus and Community Energy and water sphere of concern Buildings and grounds Purchasing and waste Food and drink Travel and traffic Inclusion and participation Local well-being sphere of influence Global dimension

  39. Process: 7 Steps / 9 Themes • Themes: • Litter • Waste • Energy • Water • Transport • School Grounds • Biodiversity • Healthy Living • Global Perspective • Plus: • Pupil participation Celebrate! 2.Environmental review Start here Apply for Award 3.Action Plan 1. Action Team Take Action 7.Eco Code 4.Monitor and Evaluate 6.Link to school and wider community 5.Link to the Curriculum

  40. Take Action • Start your projects • Share with the rest of the school

  41. Imagine & Plan Do Explore / Review Eco Committee Eco Club / Eco Warriors (i.e. ~ they do it all alone!)

  42. Imagine & Plan Do Explore / Review CurriculumMonitor & EvaluateRunning through everything! Whole school & work with wider community Eco Committee Working with SLT & School Council Leaders / Facilitators

  43. Imagine & Action Plan Do! Explore / Environmental Review “Don’t leave a hole in your Eco Schools Picture!”Running through everything Eco Committee Eco Club / Eco Warriors (i.e. ~ they do it all alone!)

  44. 2. Imagine & Plan 3.Do 1. Explore / Review Feel what you want to change CurriculumMonitor & EvaluateRunning through everything! Whole school & work with wider community Eco Committee Working with SLT & School Council Leaders / Facilitators

  45. Working around a theme ~ e.g. energy?

  46. Fold under 4 Questions: (from WWF Reaching Out): What do you see? words / descriptions / questions What are the issues? What has this to do with me? What can we do about it? School Community Picture Enquiry

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