Remember to check the calendar for events coming up.
On 18th July, there will be a full day of nature activities in Seaford by Seaford Natural History Society and Renaturing Seaford. Look out for a full programme of activities on their website coming soon including a talk by Michael Blencowe who is always fun and engaging.
The government has announced an update to the School Food Standards which will scrap high sugar, and deep fried foods. More fruit, veg, and wholegrains will be added to menus. This is good news but we call for support for staff and students to help them better understand why these changes are necessary.
The University of Liverpool has created a food waste toolkit which helps schools to understand and reduce food waste.
The Friends of Sutton Downs would like your views on the installation of an accessible path through the wildlife friendly grounds. 2 minute survey.
As part of the Into Film Festival, Depot is showing educational screenings of Future Council on 13th March - 10:30 - 12:05
We were excited to learn Damon Gameau from 2040 fame, has made another positive action film. This time he takes eight children on a road trip across Europe to meet with powerful leaders and find solutions to our greatest environmental challenges. The website includes useful learning resources.
This week saw the launch of Climate Courage Schools, which aims to support schools in communicating climate change and managing the discussions this brings. watch the film and join the discussion.
Twinkl is working with The Carbon Literacy Project, to offer accredited Carbon Literacy Training for Schools. Whether you’re new to climate education or looking to expand your knowledge, this course provides actionable steps for integrating climate-conscious practices into your school’s daily operations.
The Schools Team at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew has launched Grow Your Teaching - a brand-new professional development hub providing training and resources to teach about climate change using plants and fungi as a hook.
The Food Foundation with Young Food Ambassador and Emma Thompson released a film this week calling for better School Food Standards. The SFS are currently under review by the government.