Articles

SCEMES Ltd is committed to bringing you up to date information about sustainability in schools, so that school leaders have all the information they need to run their schools according to sustainable principles.

For this reason, we’ve collated articles from experts within the field of sustainability, who are well-placed to offer guidance on the theme of sustainable schools and to offer analysis on the latest government initiatives relating to sustainability.

This section contains contributions from the Department for Energy and Climate Change (DECC), the Sustainable Development Commission’s Commissioner for Education Ann Finlayson and Andrew Suter, Education Project Manager for Eco-Schools.

Their insights into the sustainable schools agenda, together with their practical advice on how to improve your school’s sustainable credentials are included here to help you understand the full implications of becoming a sustainable school.

These articles were kindly written for the 2009 edition of the Headteachers and Bursars Handbook of Sustainable Procurement, which has been sent free to 32,000 schools nationwide. If you would like to request a copy of the Handbook, please click here.

In This Section

DECC - Working Together to Make a Difference
The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) explains the threat that climate change poses and the way that individuals and schools can help make a difference.

SDC - Is It All About Psychology?
Ann Finlayson, the Sustainable Development Commission’s Commissioner for Education, re-visits the theme of sustainable development in schools and shows how progress can be made by understanding the cycle of change.

Eco-Schools - Flying the Green Flag
Andrew Suter, Education Project Manager for Eco-Schools explains the benefits of the Eco-Schools programme and shows how working towards the prestigious Green Flag award can help schools embed sustainable principles into their every-day activities.