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Tickhill St Mary's CofE Primary School, Doncaster

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Tickhill St Mary's CofE Primary and Nursery School

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Grants for youth-led projects in the UK, aiming to empower young people to enact the changes they want to see, increasing access to local natural spaces, and improving understanding of their local biodiversity

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ONGOING Climate Ambassador Leadership Skills Programme

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ONGOING Climate Ambassador Leadership Skills Programme

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A free 8 session leadership course for sustainability skills.

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Climate Ambassadors Leadership Skills Programme

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The Climate Ambassadors Leadership Skills Programme is a bespoke 8 week programme where we’ll introduce and practice the key sustainability and employability skills to support you to maximise your impact, and gain a certificate!

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3rd Oct - 1st Nov York Environment Festival

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3rd Oct - 1st Nov York Environment Festival

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York Environment Festival is an annual, city-wide festival, aimed at showcasing and celebrating the work of environment groups active in York.

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8th Oct, Climate Action Leeds Networking Event

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A chance for all CAL member groups, and any interested community groups, to get together for updates, expert speakers, networking, and sharing knowledge and opportunities.

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Climate Action Leeds Network Gathering | Climate Action Leeds

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A chance for all CAL member groups, and any interested community groups, to get together for updates, expert speakers, networking, and sharing knowledge and opportunities.

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13th Oct, North Yorkshire CAP Workshop (Developing)

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13th Oct, North Yorkshire CAP Workshop (Developing)

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This workshop is designed to support ongoing development of CAPs for education settings in North Yorkshire. NY Council will be sharing further details soon.

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12th Nov, Sheffield Climate Ambassadors in person networking event

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12th Nov, Sheffield Climate Ambassadors in person networking event

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Sheffield Climate Ambassador Network Meeting – Fill in form

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Sheffield Climate Ambassador Network Meeting

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Sheffield Climate Ambassador Network Meeting

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Ousewem Rivers Trail resources and curriculum

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Ousewem Rivers Trail resources and curriculum

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The York rivers trail follows the River Ouse for walking and wheeling through parks, gardens and historic spaces.

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Award winning outdoor and bike brand born out of a passion for the outdoors. We run, hike, climb, camp, swim and bike. Free Delivery. Free Returns. Same Day Despatch.

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Kirklees Climate Commission Sustainability Leads – Fill in form

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Looking after children and those in early years settings before and during hot weather: teachers and other educational professionals

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Looking after children and those in early years settings before and during hot weather: teachers and other educational professionals

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Who this guidance is for

This guidance is for those who manage or work in schools or early years settings and offers advice for looking after children in these settings during hot weather.

Children can be at risk from hot weather because of their physiology, behaviours and activity levels. Children potentially at greater risk include those aged under 4 years, with health conditions or taking certain medications.

Where a child has complex health conditions or clinical vulnerability, advice should be sought from their clinical team and shared with relevant staff. Further information about supporting children with medical conditions is available from the Department for Education (DfE).

Health risks from heat

Heat-related illness can range from mild heat stress to potentially life-threatening heatstroke. The most common risk from heat is dehydration (not having enough water in the body) and sunburn. If sensible precautions are taken, children are unlikely to be adversely affected by hot conditions. However, all staff should look out for signs of heat stress, heat exhaustion and heatstroke.

Heat stress

Children suffering from heat stress may seem out of character or show signs of discomfort and irritability (including those listed below for heat exhaustion). These signs will worsen with physical activity and if left untreated can lead to heat exhaustion or heatstroke.

For children and young people who use nappies, dark urine or dry nappies may indicate dehydration and the need for more fluids.

Heat exhaustion

Symptoms of heat exhaustion vary but include one or more of the following:

tiredness

dizziness

headache

nausea

vomiting

excessive sweating and pale, clammy skin

To cool a child suffering from heat exhaustion:

move the child to a cool area and encourage them to drink cool water

cool the child as rapidly as possible, for example, by sponging or spraying the child with cool water and placing cold packs around the neck and armpits, or wrapping the child in a cool, wet sheet and assist cooling with a fan

If you are concerned about symptoms, or they are worsening, seek medical advice by contacting NHS 111.

Heatstroke

Heat exhaustion can lead to heatstroke when the body is unable to cool itself down. Heatstroke is a medical emergency and can be fatal.

Symptoms of heatstroke may include:

confusion or lack of co-ordination

seizures (fits)

loss of consciousness

high body temperature - a temperature of or above 40°C (104°F)

red, hot skin that can be sweaty or dry

fast heartbeat

fast shallow breathing

diarrhoea

If heatstroke is suspected, call 999 and then cool the child down whilst awaiting medical assistance.

If a child loses consciousness, or has a fit:

1. Place the child in the recovery position.

2. Call 999 immediately and follow their instructions.

Protecting children outdoors

Teachers and other educational professionals who manage or work in schools or early years settings should sign up to receive Weather-Health Alerts from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the Met Office. These alerts underpin the Adverse Weather and Health Plan.

Children should not take part in vigorous physical activity on very hot days.

Uniform rules should be relaxed, especially during amber or red Heat-Health Alerts (HHAs), and children should wear loose, light-coloured clothing to help keep cool and sunhats with wide brims to avoid sunburn.

Encourage children outdoors to stay in the shade as much as possible.

Apply sunblock or broad-band sunscreens with high sun protection factors (of at least SPF 30 and ultraviolet A (UVA) rating of 4 or more stars) to protect skin.

Sunscreen should be applied generously and reapplied every 2 hours, and after activities that remove them, such as swimming or towelling. Find more information on sunscreen and sun safety from NHS.UK.

Provide and encourage children to drink plenty of water and encourage them to drink more than usual in hot weather.

Protecting children indoors

During periods of high temperature:

if it is safe and appropriate, open windows early in the morning to allow stored heat to escape from the building

if possible, close windows during the day when it is hotter outside than inside whilst considering the need to maintain adequate ventilation and air quality

shade sun-facing windows if possible, and close indoor blinds or curtains to keep the heat out

switch off all electrical equipment, including computers, monitors and printers when not in use - do not leave equipment in 'standby mode' as this generates heat

if possible, use classrooms or other spaces which are less likely to overheat, and adjust the layout of teaching spaces to avoid direct sunlight on children

use oscillating mechanical fans to increase air movement if temperatures are below 35°C (above this temperature they may be counterproductive)

consider rearranging school start, finish, and play times to avoid teaching during very hot conditions

encourage children to eat normally and drink plenty of water

Further advice on keeping buildings cool can be adapted from UKHSA's Beat the heat: keep cool at home checklist from the Beat the heat: hot weather advice.

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Looking after children and those in early years settings before and during hot weather: teachers and other educational professionals

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Climate action toolkit for education settings | Sheffield City Council

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Warm and hot weather affects many Sheffield schools, and with the climate changing, this is expected to worsen in coming years. Hot weather negatively affects learning, attendance and wellbeing, and can make parts of schools unusable. Many schools are not built to withstand the future climate, and current protocols and processes are insufficient to protect students and staff against the high temperatures we are likely to see in the next decades.

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Learn Sheffield | By Sheffield. For Sheffield. In Collaboration

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Learn Sheffield | By Sheffield. For Sheffield. In Collaboration

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Comparing Climate & Nature Education Organisations

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Comparing Climate & Nature Education Organisations

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Social Media-friendly video (shortened): ‘We Care for our Air’ Social Media | Videos & Movies on Vimeo

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The Environmental Programme – currently open for applications - closes 10th July - grant up to £2k - tackle climate change and boost biodiversity - improving energy efficiency and install renewables - Kirklees wide - community groups, PTAs - runs once a year.

The Bright Green Community Trust - Opens on 6th July - Closes Monday 17th August - up to £3k - Holme Valley area only - carbon reduction projects.

Community Grants Programme - also covers core costs - can be environmental - runs three times a year - up to £3k - round 10 currently open - closes 19th June - opens again in Sept.

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Weaving sustainability into the Early Years

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Weaving sustainability into the Early Years

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Early Years - Eco Schools

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You're never too young to be an environmentalist! Taking action to protect our planet can start at any age. 'Eco-Schools: Early Years' is our strand of Eco-Schools designed specifically for the littlest of learners and nursery practitioners. Check out the...Read more

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National Education Nature Park EY Resources

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National Education Nature Park EY Resources

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Use the filters to discover subject-specific topics, as well as resources by key stage and duration.Resources that can be used directly as part of the five-step process to develop your Nature Park show the Nature Park icon Learn more about our resources and how to use them on the guidance page and check back to discover more as the library grows.

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Climate Action - Early years and childcare

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Find out how to make your setting more sustainable

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Climate education | Kirklees Council

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Delivering information for individuals, businesses and organisations about this area in the Yorkshire Pennines area of England.

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Climate action plans for Education: Find out how to get free support

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York and North Yorkshire Green Badge Award instructions

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York and North Yorkshire Green Badge Award instructions

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Our funding in action at the nBS Foundation

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Explore the real impact of the nBS foundation through inspiring case studies, powerful videos, and an interactive map showcasing all the projects.

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Favourite books about the environment for younger children

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How many schools have CAPs and Sustainability Leads?

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How many schools have CAPs and Sustainability Leads?

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The Department for Education (DfE) commissioned Verian to recruit and maintain a panel of school and college leaders and teachers in England, known as the school and college voice (SCV). The SCV is designed to collect robust evidence to help DfE understand the perspectives of teachers and leaders. This allows the department to make more effective policy.

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National Emergency Briefing - Sign up to show the film to staff in your school

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National Emergency Briefing - Sign up to show the film to staff in your school

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We’re giving away hundreds of thousands of trees

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Climate Action Tracker - For Education Settings

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Climate Action Tracker - For Education Settings

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This is a network for schools interested in climate education in Leeds, it's informal and aimed at being supportive and sharing good practice. There are online 45-minute meetings approx 4 times a year (optional!) and an email list with updates on Leeds-based climate education.  Email Sarah@leedsdec.org.uk to join

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DfE Youth Sustainability Champion and Climate Ambassador Visits

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DfE Youth Sustainability Champion and Climate Ambassador Visits

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Read about what we learned about from leading schools in our region

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Climate Action Plan > Healthy Schools North Yorkshire

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National Lottery community fund up to £20'000

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National Lottery community fund up to £20'000

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Schools can apply if it benefits the wider community. They fund projects that meet one of the following priorities:

help people connect with and care for nature in their area

make a positive difference to the environment

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Who can apply | National Lottery Awards for All England - Environment | The National Lottery Community Fund

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Find out who can apply for National Lottery Awards for All England – Environment.

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Leeds Council Schools Sustainability Support page

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Leeds Council Schools Sustainability Support page

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Bulletins

Each half term we produce a Pupil voice, participation and sustainability bulletin for schools.

This bulletin contains lots of useful information, updates, links and training information that may be of use to professionals working in schools and settings with a focus on climate education, sustainability, improving pupil voice and participation in your setting as well as other essential updates.

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Cohorts: Primary, Secondary

Categories: Curriculum/teaching, Leadership/management, Statutory Guidance, Planning, Policies, Research

Audiences: Teachers, Governors, School Staff

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Sustainability Information, advice and guidance on 'sustainability' to support schools to deliver opportunities for pupils to engage their local communities and contribute to staff continuing professional development (CPD).

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KS1 to 4 resources for young people to learn about waste developed by Hull Council

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Talking Rubbish is an education programme designed to help children and young people living in Hull understand the importance of reducing, reusing and recycling waste. Using fun characters, videos, and interactive activities, it brings to life what happens to our rubbish, why it matters, and how we can all make a difference.

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Trees and planting support from Humber Forest

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Trees and planting support from Humber Forest

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Behind the scenes and on the ground, the Humber Forest is teeming with activity. Here, you’ll find articles about our latest projects and escapades, as well as a few case studies to give you a true sense of how we work and where you might fit in…

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Oh Yes Net Zero changemakers programme and grants, Hull 

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Oh Yes Net Zero changemakers programme and grants, Hull 

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Hull schools say Oh Yes! to net zero as funding paves way for carbon reduction — Oh Yes! Net Zero.

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Six climate-conscious schools have received vital funding to accelerate their drive to net zero. The Hull secondary schools have been supported under a pioneering programme run by the Oh Yes! Net Zero campaign. The secondary schools successfully bid for at least £10,000 – jointly funded by Oh

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Directory of Climate and Sustainability organisations in Sheffield

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Directory of Climate and Sustainability organisations in Sheffield

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Good Life Schools helps young people navigate the pressure of consumer culture and think critically about what it really means to live well. The programme empowers young people to reimagine ways of living and learning that are good for us and good for the planet.

We provide ready-to-use resources to guide students through a 4-step changemaking process, providing structured sessions that teachers can easily run as part of weekly sessions. This makes it simple to embed the programme into existing timetables such as PSHE, citizenship, tutor time, enrichment or after school clubs.

The Good Life Schools project is an initiative that supports young people like us to live in ways that are good for the community and the planet. Through this project, we have gained a deeper understanding of the challenges associated with excess and have developed skills and knowledge to tackle these issues.

Nerys, Year 9 student, Ysgol Maes Y Gwendraeth

Good Life Schools supports students:

Build critical thinking skills around advertising, social media and consumer culture

Strengthen media literacy to question the influences shaping their choices and values

Develop systems thinking by connecting everyday actions to global sustainability and social justice

Foster empathy, collaboration and reflective thinking

Gain practical project planning, communication and leadership skills through designing and delivering their own Good Life Projects

To further support schools on the programme, we offer free teacher training and student workshops led by members of your local community. These sessions provide practical skills, real-world perspectives and practical inspiration from people actively working towards positive change in your area.

If you're interested in starting a whole-school conversation about wellbeing, sustainability and what it means to lead a good life in a world consumed by 'stuff', this programme is for you.

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Good Life Schools helps young people navigate the pressure of consumer culture and think critically about what it really means to live well. The programme empowers young people to reimagine ways of living and learning that are good for us and good for the planet.

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Sustainable Schools South Yorkshire mailing list sign up

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Sustainable Schools South Yorkshire mailing list sign up

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Sustainable Schools South Yorkshire is an external network hosted by Sheffield Hallam University – Institute of Education. The network was established in September 2023 to support practitioners in Sheffield and the wider South Yorkshire area to facilitate quality sustainability and climate education from early years through to higher education.

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Climate Action in South Yorkshire Schools and education settings – An external engagement network hosted by Sheffield Hallam University – Institute of Education

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Sustainable Schools South Yorkshire is an external network hosted by Sheffield Hallam University – Institute of Education. The network was established in September 2023 to support practitioners in Sheffield and the wider South Yorkshire area to facilitate quality sustainability and climate education from early years through to higher education.

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Heat-health alerting system, how to support vulnerable people, Beat the Heat advice

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Heat presents a number of risks to health. Information and guidance to help understand the risks of heat and consider actions to protect health.

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We've set up the Leeds School Uniform Exchange to make it as easy as possible for people across Leeds to share good quality second hand school uniform helping them save money whilst also being more sustainable by reusing rather than buying new.

We help local schools and community groups set up their own uniform exchanges and promote pop up events across Leeds where families can access free pre-loved uniform. We have created a dedicated website where you can find your nearest exchange by simply typing in the name of the school or your postcode in the search engine. It also lists current and future pop up events where uniform is available.

Recent studies conducted by the the Department for Education found that the average cost of a full school uniform and PE kit for a child at secondary school is £442, and is £343 for a primary school pupil. Many families in our region are still feeling the pinch from the cost of living crisis, so the Leeds School Uniform Exchange aims to help families across Leeds save money, whilst also cutting down on textile waste.

Clothing creates
1.2 billion tonnes of CO₂

Every year, global emissions from textile production are equivalent to 1.2 billion tonnes of CO2, a figure that outweighs the carbon footprint of international flights and shipping combined.

82% of Leeds schools are now covered by a uniform exchange - a mix of Facebook groups, exchanges in schools and pop up exchanges run by community groups. Last year (September 2023 - September 2024) we supported, promoted and helped run over 367 uniform pop up events where over 22,880 items of uniform were given away for free. This saved families approximately £388,960 and prevented 4,576kg of textiles ending up as waste.

To find out more about our our school uniform reuse project or to get involved, visit the dedicated Leeds School Uniform website. You can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

If you'd like to set up a uniform exchange, support our work or collaborate with us, please get in touch by emailing info@wearandshareleeds.org.uk.

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HELPING FAMILIES

IN WAKEFIELD

What we do​

We provide uniform for families in Wakefield district with a focus on Primary School age children. We can also help children at local Secondary schools, but this can take more time due to the demands for logos and sizing challenges as children grow. We provide all uniform completely free of charge.

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How does it work?

If you or a family you know needs help then please use our form to tell us what you need and we'll do everything we can to help. We only take requests through the website, as the form saves us lots of time which we can then use to help more families.

Then what?

We put everything together and work directly with families or through other people such as health visitors and schools. We try and make everything as quick and easy as possible.

Recent Project​

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We recently helped a family with 2 primary school age children.

We provided them with everything they needed from shirts to shoes and managed to give some extras too, new trainers and school bags.

If you or a family you know needs help please complete our form and we'll do all we can - click here

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Small Steps is a local charity providing school uniform to help families across the Wakefield District. We provide uniform to Primary School aged children but can also help those at Secondary School. All uniform is provided free of charge.

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Kate France and the team at uniform exchange can help your school be more sustainable by running uniform exchange

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Uniform Exchange aims to encourage the people of Kirklees to recycle and donate old school uniform items rather than putting them in the bin.

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School's Climate Education South Yorkshire

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School's Climate Education South Yorkshire

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Schools’ Climate Education South Yorkshire (SCESY) is a voluntary group, set up in the summer of 2019 to organise schools' conferences in the South Yorkshire region around the central theme of the climate emergency.

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Schools’ Climate Education South Yorkshire – Learning for a sustainable future

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We support students, teachers and schools on their climate education journey. From reducing carbon emissions in their school to moving on in society as active citizens with respect for the world environment.

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Eden Boys’ Leadership Academy, Bradford | Climate Ambassadors

Linking a Governor and their role out side of school to deliver impact

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In September 2025, Climate Ambassadors Lewis and Nazar - both surveyors specialising in decarbonisation at Eddisons - were invited into Eden Boys’ Leadership Academy in Bradford to help Headteacher Robina and Sustainability Lead Rosina develop the school’s Climate Action Plan (CAP).

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Amanda, Valeria, Claire and Jamie in Meanwood, Leeds

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Amanda, Valeria, Claire and Jamie in Meanwood, Leeds

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Follow this link for the full story Meanwood Primary | Climate Ambassadors

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A passionate team turning sustainability into a shared mission, one project, one pupil, one step at a time.

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Kirklees Recycling and Waste team education outreach programme

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Kirklees Recycling and Waste team education outreach programme

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Delivering information for individuals, businesses and organisations about this area in the Yorkshire Pennines area of England.

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The Lorax

Deadly 60

Happy Feet 2

Planet Defenders

Ice Age - The meltdown

Go Jetters

Fern Gully

The Wombles

Documentaries

Climate change: The Facts - iPlayer

Cowspiracy - Netflix

Planet Earth/Blue Planet - iPlayer

Before The Flood- Disney +

Horizon Feast To Save the Planet - iPlayer

2040 - YouTube

I am Greta - iPlayer

Life on Our Planet - Netflix

A Plastic Ocean - Netflix

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Wakefield Council and Net ZeroWakefield Council declared a Climate Emergency in 2019 and in 2020 published a Climate Change Action PlanIt set an ambitious target for the Council to become a carbon net

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Clare, Richard and Chris' story in Beverley, East Riding

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Clare, Richard and Chris' story in Beverley, East Riding

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Climate Ambassador and Let’s Go Zero working together to take meaningful climate action in this primary school in Beverley.

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National Resources Page - There's loads, take a look!

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National Resources Page - There's loads, take a look!

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This template demonstrates an approach to each of the four key action areas of a climate action plan. This is an example plan and should be adapted to suit an education setting. Please see the accompanying guidance document for more information.

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Shipley College already had established sustainability initiatives in place, but by partnering with a Climate Ambassador they now have a structured plan to follow with key priorities set for the future.

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Launching the Movement: Allerton Waste Recovery Park

The journey began at Allerton Waste Recovery Park, where Fiona and Ruth hosted a Climate Action Planning event for Sustainability Leads from local schools. Attendees toured the facility to witness firsthand what happens to the waste they generate and were given the opportunity to discuss ways in which they could reduce their impact on the climate.

With the help from representatives from the Department for Education Sustainability Support Programme: Climate Ambassadors Scheme, National Education Nature Park and Let's Go Zero, schools began drafting their own Climate Action Plans. These plans outlined practical, school-specific strategies to reduce carbon footprints and embed sustainability into all aspects of school life.

Expanding Access: Online Workshops for All

Recognising that not every school could attend in person, Fiona and Ruth launched an inclusive online workshop. "We wanted to reach as many schools as possible," Fiona explained. The virtual session mirrored the in-person experience, ensuring no school was left behind.

To identify gaps in participation, they conducted a mapping activity that discovered coastal schools in the Scarborough area were underrepresented. Their response? A third event, hosted at the University of Coventry's Scarborough campus, tailored specifically for these schools.

Action Plans That Evolve

For Fiona and Ruth, the workshops were just the beginning. They believed that Climate Action Plans are living documents, which are adapted as goals are met and new challenges arise. With this in mind, they invited schools to share their plans by adding a new section to the North Yorkshire Council Healthy Schools & Early Years award website - Climate Action Plan > Healthy Schools North Yorkshire On this area of the website schools were invited to upload their Climate Action Plans for personalised feedback and gained a badge and certificate. In addition to providing this online space to share Climate Action Plans, they also hosted follow-up meetings to offer continued support and guidance.

Where to next?

After noticing that Early Years settings were underrepresented at their recent events, Fiona and Ruth saw a valuable opportunity for growth and inclusion. Motivated to ensure that North Yorkshire's youngest learners and the educators who support them are part of the region's sustainability journey, Fiona and Ruth have decided that their next step is to share climate information and training with North Yorkshire's Early Years providers.

To achieve this, they will share the key learning from the Climate Action Planning workshops delivered earlier in the year. This will provide Early Years settings with clear, practical guidance on the four pillars of an effective Climate Action Plan:

Decarbonisation

Biodiversity

Adaptation and Resilience

Climate Education

The aim is to inspire confidence, spark enthusiasm, and empower Early Years practitioners to begin their sustainability journey.

Collabroation at its best

This initiative has become a beacon of collaborative success. Fiona, Ruth, the Climate Ambassadors Scheme, and the Department for Education sister projects and Let's Go Zero have shown what's possible when local government, educators, and national programmes unite. Their work has equipped schools with the tools and confidence to make sustainability a reality.

From waste recovery tours to tailored workshops and ongoing mentorship, Fiona and Ruth have made climate action not just achievable-but exciting. Their story is proof that with the right support, every school can work towards tackling climate change.

The Climate Ambassadors scheme connects climate and environmental sustainability volunteers with nurseries, schools and colleges across the UK.

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© 2026 Climate Ambassadors

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Turning Climate Ambition into Action: A North Yorkshire Success Story

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North Yorkshire Council empowering local schools to take climate and sustainability action.

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North Yorkshire Council Climate action for schools web page

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North Yorkshire Council Climate action for schools web page

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Resources & Support for Schools - Climate Change > Healthy Schools North Yorkshire

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Our Stobart Sustainability fund is aimed at supporting community-led sustainability projects and initiatives lead by non-profit organisations, community groups and educational facilities, such as schools and colleges, to help them transform their local community through projects that tackle climate change, reduce carbon emissions or that protect and enhance the environment.

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We are a company with a conscience, and we want to help create a greener, more sustainable world. We've incorporated sustainability into our overall business strategy, which ensures that the decisions we make are made understanding the wider impact on the environment.

Our Stobart Sustainability fund is aimed at supporting community-led sustainability projects and initiatives lead by non-profit organisations, community groups and educational facilities, such as schools and colleges, to help them transform their local community through projects that tackle climate change, reduce carbon emissions or that protect and enhance the environment.

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The Stobart Sustainability Fund | Stobart

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We're doing all we can to reduce our carbon footprint and we want to help others do the same. Visit our website to learn more!

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Bradford Living Well Schools Page on Climate Action for schools

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Bradford Living Well Schools Page on Climate Action for schools

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Climate Action - Living Well Schools Bradford

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This is the Climate Action page of Living Well Schools Bradford. Visit our website for health and wellbeing services and resources.

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The Yorkshire GREEN Local Community Fund

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The Yorkshire GREEN Local Community Fund

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Parent Teacher Associations or 'Friends of' organisations associated with schools can apply for up to £20'000 for:

- providing education and Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) opportunities

- protecting the environment and ensuring access to green spaces

- improving community spaces and saving energy

- helping with the cost of living and supporting employability

- encouraging physical health and activity

- supporting mental health and wellbeing

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The Yorkshire GREEN Local Community Fund is now open for applications. | Localgiving

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Sustainability Support for Education Live Funding page

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Sustainability Support for Education Live Funding page

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Sustainability Support for Education will help you find ideas and resources that are relevant to you and your setting.

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Offering signposts to grants and funds available, from other organisations, to schools that can enable Nature Park interventions on your school site.

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Webinars related to green careers from the University of Leeds

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Webinars related to green careers from the University of Leeds

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Exploring Environmental Pathways - STEM Outreach Team

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Presenter: Dr Adam Booth, Associate Professor of Applied Geophysics, School of Earth and Environment Who is it for: Geography, Maths, Physics, Environmental Science and Geology teachers and students, career advisors What will be covered? Myth busting: you don't need a A-level in Geology to study a degree in Geology.

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Whingate Climate Action Plan, Armley in Leeds

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Whingate Climate Action Plan, Armley in Leeds

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Free Climate Action Training from the University of Leeds

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Free Climate Action Training from the University of Leeds

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Climate Action: Tackling the Climate Crisis for a Better World - Online Course

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Take action to help tackle the climate crisis and contribute to a sustainable, just world with impactful climate solutions in this online course from the University
of Leeds.

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The Education Alliance MAT Sustainability Strategy

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The Education Alliance MAT Sustainability Strategy

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Greenhead College Strategic Plan, Kirklees 

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Greenhead College Strategic Plan, Kirklees 

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Strategic Plan 2024-30 and Accountability Statement - Greenhead College

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University of York Padlet on CAP support 

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University of York Padlet on CAP support 

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Climate Action Plan - sisterhood Template v6 B34112 (2)

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Uni of York schools Eco Council Empowerment project

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Uni of York schools Eco Council Empowerment project

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Posted on 5 April 2024

Read about a team of 3rd Year Environment and Geography students who have partnered with a York primary school as part of their Sustainability Clinic project.

A team of 3rd Year students from the Department of Environment and Geography have recently taken part in our award-winning Sustainability Clinic module, partnering up with a local primary school in York to empower young minds with sustainability knowledge and action.

In Semester 1, Abigail Brown, Ellie Robbins, Heather Newman, Jackson Conway, and Kirstie McMaster, participated in the Sustainability Clinic module. Their project brief involved working closely with the eco-council of a York primary school to address important sustainability challenges.

Project objectives

The project was designed with clear objectives in mind:

Conduct engaging sessions on sustainability with pupils from the eco-council.

Develop the pupils' knowledge on sustainability topics.

Empower the eco-council by using their ideas.

Inspire the eco-council to continue implementing sustainable strategies going forward.

Interactive sessions

The project unfolded through several interactive on-site sessions with the school's eco-council.

In the first session, the student team worked with the eco-council to explore biodiversity. This involved using quadrats and species identification guides from the University that the school could use to look at the differences in biodiversity across the school grounds.

The next session focused on carbon storage. Here, eco-council members actively participating in a practical session to measure carbon storage in the trees within the school's woodland. This activity empowered the pupils as they were able to see how their work can produce results. The session also helped emphasise the significance of planting trees and raising awareness for reducing carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere.

The final session presented discussions on energy sources and conservation strategies, followed by a practical exercise where students built model wind turbines, illustrating the transition from theory to practice in renewable energy.

A sustainability audit

In the final part of the project brief, our student team supported the eco-council to create and conduct a sustainability audit of the school. This comprehensive assessment involved the entire school community and provided insights into existing strengths and areas of improvement.

Impact

The Sustainability Clinic project not only enriched the pupils' knowledge but also honed essential skills such as teamwork, communication, and creativity. It also exemplified the potential of university-community collaborations in fostering environmental stewardship from a young age.

In March 2024, our student team presented their Clinic project at the annual Student Sustainability Research Conference at the University of Leeds.

The student team's project poster displayed at the Student Sustainability Research Conference's poster exhibition in March 2024.

A huge well done to our student team for delivering such an inspiring project, and for the primary school's engagement and willingness to work collaboratively on sustainability issues that matter to them!

About the Sustainability Clinic

The Sustainability Clinic is part of a suite of sustainability-related York Interdisciplinary Modules (YIMs) available to take as an elective module. Find out more about the Sustainability Clinic, and how you can take it as an elective in 2024/25.
The Sustainability Clinic

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Sustainability Clinic Spotlight: Empowering an eco-council in York primary school

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Read about a team of 3rd Year Environment and Geography students who have partnered with a York primary school as part of their Sustainability Clinic project.

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In early 2025, Charley was paired with Fern, a teacher at Carr Infant School in York, who wanted support in developing and delivering the school’s Climate Action Plan.

“Charley and I started discussing the Climate Action Plan over emails and she also came into school to meet with me. She was really encouraging, knowledgeable and armed with lots of resources.” — Fern Catt, Carr Infant School

By the end of the school year, their collaboration had resulted in a Climate Action Plan for the school.

For Charley, being a Climate Ambassador has also created powerful links between her studies and her volunteer work:

“It’s interesting to see the social implementation of my academic knowledge and skills. Last year I completed a project looking at stakeholder involvement in ecology; my role supporting Fern has given me a real-life experience of this.”
— Charley Clayton, Climate Ambassador

The Climate Ambassadors scheme offers so much more than volunteering. For students, it’s a chance to:

Apply academic learning to real-world projects.

Gain training and experience that enhance employability.

Engage meaningfully with the local community.

Contribute to tackling global challenges at a local level.

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Doncaster.gov Climate Action Plan Template

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Doncaster.gov Climate Action Plan Template

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Uni of Leeds Subject taster sessions for secondary schools

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Uni of Leeds Subject taster sessions for secondary schools

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Some are related to climate education!

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Subject taster workshops | Social Sciences Outreach Team

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University of Leeds - Futures in Environment (Y12 outreach)

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University of Leeds - Futures in Environment (Y12 outreach)

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Leeds Futures - Environment | Social Sciences Outreach Team

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Leeds Futures - Environment is designed to inspire Year 12 students across the country who are interested in studying a degree related to geography, geology, sustainability, environmental sciences, or geosciences.

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Schools in Leeds who are taking action use this space to share good practice of what they are doing!

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There is so much going on in Rotherham! Take a look at their website for get an idea of the Rewilding movement and their collection of resources. It would be amazing if all areas had this kind of initiative 🌳

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Rewilding Project based in Rotherham South Yorkshire

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Climate adaptation and resilience workshop tool

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Climate adaptation and resilience workshop tool

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The Yorkshire and Humber Climate Commission have this wonderful tool to facilitate climate adaptation and resilience planning

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Weather narratives | Yorkshire and Humber Climate Commission

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The Yorkshire and Humber Climate Commission unites diverse stakeholders to advise, support, and monitor an ambitious regional climate action plan.

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Resources to support teaching about the local environment in Wakefield linking to the climate education pillar. The website also includes resources on other local learning e.g. coal mining.

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6d. James Fowler's Report 1866

National Curriculum links: Art and Design, English, History. Suitable for: KS2

A resource created by The Theatre Royal Wakefield, Wakefield Libraries, Wakefield Museums and Castles and West Yorkshire Archive Service, using images and letters from their collections and audio files recorded by Wakefield Historical Society to highlight attempts by local residents to raise awareness of pollution in Wakefield's past.

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Local Environment Resources We live in a time of climate emergency, as the effects of global warming can increasingly be seen around the world. The place based resources in this section offer an

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Sustainability Support for Education guidance and link

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Sustainability Support for Education guidance and link

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Sustainability Support for Education

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Guidance on Decarbonisation action planning

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Guidance on Decarbonisation action planning

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Rowan's story - Community action group leader and Climate Ambassador

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Rowan's story - Community action group leader and Climate Ambassador

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Rowan is the chair of a community action group which aims to improve local biodiversity, reduce waste and encourage low carbon lifestyles for both individuals and organisations in the community. There are many examples of how the group achieve this, for example holding various energy fairs, supporting local schools with Green Flag Award, treeplanting, moth trapping citizen science and recycling of unwanted bikes. As part of their work, they also engage with local schools, running interactive presentations for young people to understand ‘how to live more sustainably’.

Being a Climate Ambassador has given Rowan the opportunity to widen their offer to schools by providing them with extra support with their Climate Action Plans and related actions. Rowan says “The scheme has a phenomenal amount of support resources available, which is brilliant. Although Climate Action Plans are expected by the Department for Education, they need now to be mandated, since some schools quite rightly have higher short term priorities, even though through engaging with Climate Ambassadors they will become more economically sustainable too”.

Rowan sees their role as a Climate Ambassador as allowing them to use their ‘superpower of influence’. It gives them the feeling they are doing something meaningful for the future, their daughter’s future and her friends futures.

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A service to help you manage your school and college buildings, land and facilities.

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A great resource for settings starting out!

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Milestone Map- Sustainability Support for Education