Sustainable schools
Leicester city council has a dedicated sustainable schools team based in estates and building services, working with schools to help them become more sustainable in all that they do. We encourage schools to follow the Eco-Schools programme.
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As well as one to one support, schools are able to engage through eco-teachmeets, staff training, resource planning and workshops, an annual Eco-Schools conference and celebration event and keep up to date through dedicated X, Instagram and Facebook pages, monthly eBulletins and termly newsletters. The Eco-Schools programme provides exciting opportunities for students in curriculum time as well as outside the classroom.
There are 10 areas that are covered in the Eco-Schools framework
- Energy
- Waste
- Water
- Litter
- Global citizenship
- Healthy living
- Transport
- School grounds
- Biodiversity
- Marine
The Eco-Schools green flag award is part of Eco-Schools programme - this can be achieved at merit and distinction You can find out more on the Eco-Schools about page.
Contact us and support
As part of our commitment to environmental work we can help any Leicester City schools with advice and support.
Telephone: 0116 454 6746
Email: SustainableSchools@leicester.gov.uk
or why not follow us on:
Facebook: Sustainable Schools Leicester
Instagram: ecoschoolslcc
Please consider the environment.