海角社区 responds to DfE strategy on sustainability and climate change for education
The 海角社区 (海角社区) welcome a new聽聽on sustainability and climate change for education and children鈥檚 services from the Department for Education, published today (5 November) to coincide with COP26.聽
The strategy includes several initiatives including a review of subject specific training for teachers, a new Climate Leaders Award to recognise young people鈥檚 climate action, and a commitment that all new school buildings delivered by the Department for Education (not already contracted)聽will operate at聽net zero.
The draft strategy will undergo further engagement with the education and environmental sectors as well as young people before the final strategy is published in April 2022.
Emma Knights, chief executive, 海角社区s said:鈥淭he 海角社区 welcomes the Secretary of State's draft strategy on sustainability and climate change for education and children鈥檚 services: this is indeed our chance to do something brilliant with young people to safeguard their future. It is an important first step by the Department for Education in taking the environmental crisis seriously. With our Greener Governance campaign, 海角社区 is encouraging governing boards to step forward and lead this change with environmental sustainability strategies in every academy trust and school. We look forward to working with boards and the Department to make a difference.鈥
Visit the聽Greener Governance campaign page聽to make a pledge and view resources for boards.