Sustainable Schools

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Sustainable Schools

A montage of sustainability themes

The Sustainable Schools area of Teachernet is designed to support schools on their journey to sustainability, introducing the principles of sustainable development and offering guidance on how to embed these principles into the heart of school life. The DCSF has been working with partners to provide core materials to help embed sustainable development into all areas of school life.

The site provides useful information for all sectors of the school community, including the leadership team, teachers and parents, and offers a number of excellent online and downloadable tools to help schools identify the best route to becoming more sustainable.

The resource library offers a comprehensive online directory providing access to hundreds of teaching resources, places to visit, a useful A to Z directory of organisations that work in the field, information about related programmes, case studies and an inspirational image gallery. Similarly, the support section contains information about funding, professional development opportunities, research and regional support.

News

Licence to cook!
The DCSF Licence to Cook website was launched on 1 September.
Reducing energy use in schools
From 1 October 2008, schools will be required to display certificates showing energy use.
Global green energy awards for UK sustainable-energy pioneers
The Ashden Awards for Sustainable Energy are seeking entries from inspirational and innovative sustainable energy projects in the UK. There is a UK award to be won by schools and entry is free.

Events

Eco-Friendly Schools Conference
The Eco-Friendly Schools Conference takes place on 25 November 2008 in Central London. Find out more.
Countryside Live
A country fair for schools. This year's event at Lee Valley Park, East London, takes place on 25 and 26 September.
6 October 2008 is World Habitat Day
The theme of this year's World Habitat Day is Harmonious Cities.