Climate Action for Schools
Why do schools need to get involved in Climate Action?
There are many benefits for schools to be engaged in Climate Action:
- DfE sustainability and climate change strategy aims to empower pupils and those working in education to fight climate change both inside and outside the classroom.
- Curriculum development in Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE), Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural (SMSC), British Values, Citizenship, Geography and Science.
- Links through Ofsted's inspection framework.
- Overall financial reduction in running costs.
- Being part of a world change.
LBH Climate Action Plan
LBH Climate Action Plan - https://www.hillingdon.gov.uk/climate-action
LBH Climate Action Schools' Engagement Strategy V.3 - Hillingdon Climate Action Schools’ Engagement Strategy (V.3) (PDF) [159KB]
Maintained School Climate Action Plan Template - School Climate Action Plan Template (Word doc) [22KB]
We recommend that Academy schools also use the Council's template.
Resources to help schools with Climate Action
Schools may find this collection of resources useful. Please note that these resources have not been verified by the Council :
Sustainability and climate change strategy - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Climate Curriculum — ThoughtBox Education
Young People's Trust For the Environment
Plastic Free Schools - Surfers Against Sewage
Local government leading climate change action: case studies - LGiU
DfE's Climate in Education Snapshot- October 2024
DfE's Climate in Education Snapshot- March 2024
DfE's Climate in Education Snapshot- February 2024
