Buildings and grounds
By 2020 the government would like all schools buildings and grounds to be regarded as living, learning places where pupils see what a sustainable lifestyle means through their involvement in the continual improvement of the school estate.
A sustainable school, including buildings and grounds, provides an excellent teaching and learning resource for staff and pupils. Sustainable design principles, sustainable technologies, sustainable interior furnishings and sustainable environmental management provide a living working example of sustainable living.
The management of the school estate, buildings and grounds, reflects how much it values and recognises pupils’ needs. Good design in both areas can translate into improved staff morale, improved pupil behaviour and standards, and an improved school environment.
Curriculum
Schools can use the curriculum to cultivate the knowledge, values and skills needed to appreciate the link between the built environment, human well-being and nature, and reinforce this through positive activities in the school and local area.
Campus
Schools can review the way their estate influences the behaviour, well-being and learning of pupils and staff, and take steps to enhance interior and exterior spaces for health, achievement and play, and to provide safe habitats for local wildlife.
Community
Schools can use their communications, services, contracts and partnerships to promote the importance of sustainable design and practices in buildings and grounds among their stakeholders
