The Climate Action Teachers Champions (CATCh) programme is currently running for the third time, with a fourth round due to open later this year. Drop us a line below to find out more and make sure you don’t miss out!
The scheme has already supported a dozen schools in Luton to develop a climate plan, offering training and one-to-one mentoring for teachers as they look at setting climate goals for their school. It is run by Luton Council, along with Groundwork East, Youth Network, and Zero Carbon Luton.
All schools, primary and secondary, are invited to nominate a climate action champion from the school staff who will develop the school’s climate action plan.
What we cover:
– Buildings and energy
– Transport
– Food and waste
– Biodiversity
– Curriculum and more
What to expect:
– Online workshops
– One-to-one support from experts
– A community of like-minded teachers
– Practical climate actions tailored to your school
– £1,000 grant for participating schools
Alex Martin
Denbigh High School
“When I was starting with sustainability it felt massive – where do I start? This is a great programme to make you realise what you can achieve now, what you can achieve in the medium term, and how you can make sustainable systems for the future.”
Grietje Reid
Ramridge Primary School
“What I’ve learned from the CATCh programme is that it’s achievable. It’s doable. I’ve also learned that positive action leads to more positive action. So we started very small, and our eco-friendly actions are now cascading through the school.”
Caroline Room
Putteridge High School
“In previous years there were times when I felt like I was the only person working on climate change – not only in my own school, but across Luton in other schools. So it’s been such a pleasure to find other people who are like-minded, who are working on similar projects, to exchange ideas with, and just to have that positivity about what we’re doing.”
Participating CATCh schools
Zero Carbon Luton 