The Carbon Literacy Project has launched their first training package for school staff in Bedfordshire. Working in collaboration with HEART Academies Trust, Bedford Borough Council, Central Bedfordshire Council, and Luton Borough Council, it will run during these two dates in June:
· Wednesday 3rd June – 09:30 – 16:30 – central Luton (Location TBC)
· Monday 29th June – 09:30 – 16:30 – Borough Hall, Bedford
Central Bedfordshire schools are very welcome to attend either date/location.
What is Carbon Literacy and why is it important to schools?
Carbon Literacy is a globally unique climate action initiative developed by The Carbon Literacy Project. To become certified as Carbon Literate, learners must complete a day’s worth of accredited training. This enables individual and schools everywhere to take meaningful climate action to enact the cultural shift necessary for the transition to a low carbon society.
This training offers solutions for
- Reduced energy bills and transport costs
- Improved employee morale, satisfaction, and productivity
- Enhanced image and credibility
- Up-to-date knowledge and information for your staff and students
- Support your Carbon Action Plan and School initiatives
Who can attend?
The training is suitable for all members of school and Trust staff, including school governors and Trustees. Sustainability is achieved as a team, therefore we welcome Senior Leadership, Business Leads and School Maintenance staff, as well as teaching staff. The training will be delivered in person.
What do previous attendees think of the training?
After a successful pilot training session at Arnold Academy in January, where staff from 11 schools across Central Bedfordshire and Luton joined together for a day of learning and climate action planning, participants said:
“I was impressed by how informative the session was. The leads were knowledgeable, provided practical advice and encouraged us to think about how what we’d learnt might apply to our settings.”
“I enjoyed hearing how the issues can be tackled from making small changes. It was very relatable to our lives and everyday activities.”
This training opportunity is free for schools in Bedford Borough, Central Bedfordshire, and Luton. Places are limited so book soon to avoid disappointment. To register, please email your local authority with the following information:
- Full Name
- School Name
- Job Role
- Date you would like to attend
Bedford Borough: Energy.Team@bedford.gov.uk
Central Bedfordshire: BeGreen@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
Luton: myclimate@luton.gov.uk
Please state ‘Carbon Literacy for Schools’ in the email Subject Header.
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