Sustainability and Climate Change for Education Leaders – Module 3 Unit 1: The Trust and School Context

Climate Emergency Training for the Compulsory Education Sector

Welcome to Module 3. This module includes the following elements:

1. Unit 1 – The Trust & School Context – a self directed unit essential for leaders and of interest to other school staff
2. A 3 hour live webinar workshop for decision-makers and those procuring services. This covers Units 2-5 and will be booked with a specialist tutor at a specified date and time.
3. Carbon Literacy Project accreditation task – this will be completed following the live webinar.

This is Module 3 Unit 1 – The Trust and School Context

Big Question: What role should education leaders play in the fight against climate change?

• Know about the historical failure of the Department for Education to address climate change in schools
• Understand where to start – declaring a climate emergency
• Understand how a MAT or school can meet the practical challenges of going Net Zero
• Understand the benefits of Net Zero for both the institution and the environment
• Develop insight into the unique position of Trusts and schools in influencing their communities and wider impact