Sustainability

"There can be no greater legacy than giving young people the tools they need to save our planet.” Sir David Attenborough

There is overwhelming evidence that our climate and environment is rapidly deteriorating. Our education system and schools play a critical role in driving action to address climate change and nature decline. By working together, the education system can lead the way in reducing our collective carbon footprint, preparing our schools for extreme weather events and helping children and young people connect with nature and develop the green skills the need for their future.

As part of the Department for Education Sustainability and Climate Change Strategy, all education settings are expected to have a Climate Action Plan and a Sustainability Lead.

Actions so far:

• Each school has a Sustainability Lead.
• The Trust’s Sustainability Strategy is available to read here.
• Working with Let’s Go Zero, our schools have conducted (or are in the process of conducting) audits that show where we are and what we need to do to make a difference. These audits will form the basis of each school’s Climate Action Plan.
• Enrich Learning Trust has joined the UK School Sustainability Network (UKSSN) and, together, our schools and central team will work hard to make the world a better place.