2016

Green Schools Project started in September last year with 3 pilot schools while a programme was being developed that could be delivered in schools across the country. The UnLtd Start Up programme for Social Enterprises emphasised how important it is to measure the impact that your organisation is having, so I gave the students in […]

Green Schools Project was set up to enable young people to get involved with environmental projects. The idea is that schools should be setting a good example, educating students about how to live in a way that minimises negative impacts on the environment. In reality this is often not the case and big changes are

This time last year I had the very strange feeling of not going back to school for the first time in my career. For the first time I didn’t have that feeling of nervous excitement that signals a new academic year, and dread of an early alarm call after 6 weeks of leisurely mornings. Instead

Who benefits from turning your school into an Eco-School? 1. Students From speaking in assemblies, organising campaigns and competitions, to writing for the school newsletter, students will gain skills such as leadership, communication, problem solving and teamwork by taking part in an Eco-Committee. If sixth form students are involved this is invaluable for UCAS personal

Teaching Maths at Kingsmead School in Enfield I was frustrated by the lack of awareness of environmental issues, and the lack of opportunities for students to understand the simple steps that they could take to improve the impact that the school, and they as individuals had on the environment. Supported by my Headteacher, I developed

I’m in the middle of a Year 9 Maths lesson on a freezing Wednesday afternoon in January. ‘Sir, can we open the windows? It’s baking in here.’ My frustration rises as I realise that not agreeing to the request would lead to more disruption as the girl in question struggles to take no for an