1. Sustainable Schools For pupils, communities and the environment 2 April 2009

2. In the UK We are one of the least energy efficient nations in Europe [EST] We recycle just over a fifth of our waste, one of the lowest rates in Europe [Defra]; and we throw away a third of our food [WRAP] On average in 2005 UK citizens made 625 trips by car in 2005 and 15 by bike [DfT]

3. 26% 20% 16% 2% 3% 6% 1% 11% 9% Electricity (building) Electricity (supply chain) Travel to, from and at school Food Paper Use of chemicals (eg, cleaning) Other manufactured goods Waste and recycling Building works and materials Heating Schools are responsible for 15% of public sector carbon emissions

4. What is the Sustainable Schools strategy? The Sustainable Schools strategy encourages schools to take on board sustainable development in their everyday work, achieving educational excellence alongside the goals of: healthy living environmental awareness community participation global citizenship

5. National Framework Three interlocking parts: A commitment to care An integrated approach Eight core sustainability themes (‘doorways’)   

6. The doorways Inclusion and participation Purchasing and waste Buildings and grounds Energy and water Food and drink Global dimensionLocal well-being Travel and traffic

7. Example Doorway

8. Sustainable Schools Good for pupils – relevant, exciting learning linked to issues that matter Good for schools – vision breeds efficiency, VfM, optimism Good for local authorities –quality of environment, good citizens, sustainable communities

9. What’s available? Guidance for SMT, governors, bursars, teachers School planning guidance & self-evaluation (s3) LA guidance & self evaluation (s3+) being developed Sustainability category in Teaching Awards Sustainable design case studies “Carbon Detectives’ Kit” for pupils Assembly plans www.teachernet.gov.uk/sustainableschools

10. Carbon Detectives’ Kit  energy  food  travel  waste  water

11. 11 What is expected from schools Reframe school improvement plans to build a sustainable school Use the resources, programmes from third sector organisations and awards schemes Demonstrate impact on: pupils’ knowledge and understanding of sustainability The school’s environmental performance Be an example to their community

12. Further information Craig Johnson Y&H ESD Sustainable Schools Coordinator 01756 700778 craig.johnson6@btinternet.com Grant Dyson Government Office for Yorkshire & the Humber 0113 3412689 grant.dyson@goyh.gsi.gov.ukcraig.johnson6@btinternet.comgrant.dyson@goyh.gsi.gov.uk www.yorkshireandhumber.net/esd www.teachernet.gov.uk/sustainableschools www.carbondetectives.org.uk www.wearewhatwedo.org.uk www.teachingawards.com www.ashdenawards.org www.dcsf.gov.uk/aboutus/sd www.sd-commission.org.uk

13. RIEP update Taking Forward and understanding climate change in schools Each sub region developing proposals in next few weeks Its about the estate as well as education and engagement Funding of ~£150k for the region. Contact your RIEP Board Member