Schools play an important role in educating young people about climate change and sustainability. The Eco-Schools programme helps schools take practical action on energy, waste, water and biodiversity.
Participation supports learning while also reducing operating costs and environmental impact. Many local schools have reduced energy use, increased recycling and created wildlife spaces through the programme.
Our aims are:
- to encourage sustainable development activity in schools, especially, though not solely, via the England Eco-Schools programme
- to provide advice and access to expertise, and give a pointer to other sources of help
- to help provide practical assistance, such as conservation work in school grounds
- to help develop or find out about resources, including funding
- to run an annual Eco-Action Day
- to look after the Eco-Schools Mascot - Elliot the Eco-Bat - and his Blog!
- to generate mutual encouragement
- to link up to other Stafford Borough Council sustainable development initiatives, such as:
- air quality monitoring and action
- litter
- recycling and waste minimisation
- Stafford Borough Council Community Awards
- ‘There is No Planet B’ Environmental Art Exhibition and Competition
- walking and cycling initiatives
Members include schools within Stafford Borough and we will consider schools from neighbouring towns, local organisations involved in sustainability projects, biodiversity work and any environmental action.
Who can take part
Any school can join the Eco-Schools programme, whether they're a nursery, primary school, secondary school, college, or a school with special status.
Joining the Eco-Schools programme is completely free and is designed to be as flexible as possible.
To get started on your journey, register with Eco-Schools now.