Be clear on what 'sustainability' is for your school or trust
The Department for Education (DfE) released a strategy in April 2022 to improve the education sector’s response to climate change by 2030. Read a summary of the DfE's strategy.
Sustainability can seem like an overwhelming subject. You could categorise sustainability in your school or trust using the National Governance Association's (NGA's) 4 Cs model:
- Culture
- How does your school or trust make sustainability a strategic priority?
- How are all key stakeholders (including pupils) involved in promoting sustainability?
- Is sustainability and climate change ingrained across the school in both its culture and learning experiences?
Community Does your school or trust work with local partners to promote sustainability?