Sustainability and Climate Action Plan

What is a Climate Action Plan?

In April 2022, the Department for Education released a sustainability and climate change strategy specifically for education. By 2025, all education settings are expected to appoint a sustainability lead and develop a climate action plan. This plan will guide schools in both implementing and educating about various sustainability initiatives..

Why Do We Want to Act?

Our school vision is deeply rooted in preparing our pupils for the future and sustainability, along with global awareness and the need for climate change, is very much part of their future.  We strive to equip our students with the understanding and tools to make a positive impact on the world. Respect and care for the environment is integral to our school culture.  

Given the escalating climate crisis, the impact on children’s mental health and the necessity for our students to develop skills relevant to life in the future, we recognise that more must be done. Our climate action plan is part of our school development plan for 2025 - 2026.  We will review it regularly, ensuring our environmental impact is considered in every decision.

How will we deliver this climate action plan and monitor progress?

Our climate action plan will focus on five key areas: decarbonisation, adaptation and resilience, biodiversity, waste and consumption and climate education and green jobs. Each of these areas will have clear objectives, with specific actions outlined for the current academic year.

Our school community – pupils, staff, parents and the wider local community – will work collaboratively to bring this plan to life. Engaging with everyone, listening to their ideas, and involving them in our green initiatives is crucial. We will continue to build on existing relationships and forge new partnerships, leveraging shared resources and support to help meet our sustainability goals.

Our school’s Sustainability Lead is Miss G Carvosso