Education for sustainable development
‘ESD: Education that allows learners to acquire the skills, abilities and knowledge to live a more sustainable life’
Solihull Council has a support network to empower your school to develop sustainability from whatever starting point you are at.
A schools’ sustainability engagement officer based in the sustainable development team works with schools. For details of support available please contact:
Sarah Lardner
Engagement Officer
slardner@solihull.gov.uk
Twitter: @susschsoli
Facebook: ecoschsoli
More detail about actions and best practice can be seen in the education for substainable development (ESD) report 2018-2019
**Teaching resources**
Biodiversity, food and farming
Recycling, plastics and marine
Sustainability careers & courses
Greener schools awards webinar
Schools can find out how to apply for this year’s Greener schools awards at a free webinar hosted by Solihull Council on Tuesday April 30, from 3.45pm to 4.30pm.
The awards challenge children and staff to learn about the environment locally and globally and recognises their excellent contribution to building sustainably and helping the environment.
The free webinar will provide detail on:
- the three levels of the award you can apply to
- what evidence you will need to apply
- what resources are available to support your school’s activities
- examples of past applications and activities
The Greener school awards are hosted by Solihull Council and are free for all schools to apply.
The deadline to apply for this year’s awards is Monday July 22.
All schools entering the awards receive feedback from Solihull Council and certificates to celebrate their achievements, while award winners also receive handmade wooden plaques.
To sign up for the webinar or for more information or to apply, please contact Sarah Lardner on slardner@solihull.gov.uk or 0121 704 6874.
Further details can be found at www.solihull.gov.uk/your-future-solihull/greener-solihull-schools-awards or via the below information pack.
Greener Solihull school awards leaflet
Greener Solihull schools awards 2020
The greener Solihull schools awards challenge children and staff to learn about the environment locally and globally, and make their school more eco-friendly. A leaflet, awards pack and application can be downloaded. We also encourage schools to follow the Eco-Schools Programme.
Greener award information leaflet
You can apply for level 1, levels 1 and 2 or all 3 levels.Complete an application power point with your evidence for each award level you want to enter for the school year.
Applications must be emailed to slardner@solihull.gov.uk by the end of the summer term.
2021 Award applications & pack (Covid response changes)
Sustainable support
Contacts for sustainability support in schools on various topic areas.
SMBC support for school element of #WMCA2041 green paper
Energy
For pupil involvement contact slardner@solihull.gov.uk.
For bursar and site manager queries contact Solihull Council’s property services team
or sarahevans@solihull.gov.uk
Take a look at the case study – Teach the children – automated meter reader workshop.
Love Solihull
Love Solihull supports various litter and waste campaigns, including the annual Great British Spring Clean. They can loan litter picking equipment to schools and provide classroom resources.
Email: lovesolihull@sollihull.gov.uk
Planting our Future – link to https://www.lovesolihull.org/free-hedgerow-habitats-for-schools. Free hedgerow habitats for schools, Planting our Future will supply and plant the hedgerow in your school ground.
Fairtrade
Solihull Council is a fairtrade borough and supports schools to promote Fairtrade.
Switch Solihull
For various sustainable travel initiatives go to Your future Solihull – Sustainable Travel Awareness and Support | solihull.gov.uk
Transport and travel | solihull.gov.uk
Waste & Recycling – Veolia Framework
For information on the contract please view the Waste and recycling framework 2021 SMBC and Veolia
For information on how to manage waste and recycling in schools, please view the schools guide waste management and recycling for schools
For waste and recycling activities linked to the UN Sustainable Goals please select the UN sustainable goals waste and recycling activities
Life Ready
Employment and Skills Team
https://www.solihullforsuccess.com/Life-Ready-Home
