What is Eco-Schools?
Eco-Schools is an international award programme that assists schools in becoming sustainable.
It supports and helps schools achieve the Government’s National Framework for Sustainable Schools by 2020. Please visit the Sustainable Schools website (this page opens in a new window) for more information.
How does it work?
Eco-Schools encourages whole-school action for the environment. Pupils are the driving force: they lead an eco-committee and carry out an environmental audit to assess the environmental performance of the school. Pupils then decide what environmental themes they want to focus on to make their school more sustainable.
The eco-committee or action team must include pupils and teaching staff. It can also include a governor, a parent, the caretaker or a representative from the local authority.
If you require support or advice the community climate change officer is happy to sit on your school's eco-committee. To get in touch please use the contact details listed below.
Why become an Eco-School?
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It raises the profile of the school in the wider community through working with members of the local community.
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It encourages teamwork.
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It promotes environmental awareness within the curriculum.
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It is a recognised award scheme for schools keen to improve their environmental performance.
Schools work towards gaining one of three awards to display its commitment to environmental issues:
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Bronze,
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Silver,
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Green Flag.
If you would like more information on how to work towards and achieve eco-school status please visit the Eco-Schools website (this page opens in a new window).
Climate Change Team
Guildford Borough Council
Millmead House
Millmead
Guildford
Surrey
GU2 4BB
Tel: 01483 444509
Email: climatechange@guildford.gov.uk