Hope everyone had a restful Easter.
We're looking forward to meeting headteachers, governors and business managers from over 20 of our city's schools on Thursday for a day focusing on Leading for Sustainability and Working towards Net Zero - agenda here. It's not too late to book on, so do share this invitation with your school leaders. Net Zero is one of the key elements of the new DfE Sustainability and Climate Change strategy, released last week.
The Big Plastic Count
Over the course of a week, from 16 - 22 May, individuals, communities and schools across the country will be counting their plastic, gathering data to encourage government, manufacturers and supermarkets to act to reduce plastic waste. Find out here how schools can register, count, submit results and measure their school plastic footprint.
AimHi Climate and Nature Course
We have commissioned AimHi to run a 1 hour carbon literacy training on climate and nature for teachers on10 May at 3:45pm. This interactive course is highly recommended by B&H teachers. A recording of the session will be available for all schools in the city for use in staff meetings etc at a future date. However, we'd love whole schools or individual school staff to join us for this exciting whole city live event. For a joining link, please contact Katie.
Regenerating Leadership Programme
Over the last year we have been working closely with ThoughtBox on looking at how we approach climate issues in schools. A recent day they ran for B&H teachers was very well received. They have developed a new one year Regenerating Leadership programme for headteachers, looking at how education can promote a thriving people and planet. Find out more at a free online taster workshop on Thursday 19th May at 4pm. Please forward to any interested headteachers.
MP's Climate Q&A
There is still time for secondary schools to sign up to watch this event live on Friday 29th April at 11am. A recording of the event will be added to the BHee website shortly after.
Free Summer Nature Camps
Action for Conservation (AFC) are organising a FREE summer camp for 12-16 year olds in the South Downs National Park from 23-27th July 2022. The camps are a chance to learn about nature, environmental justice and social issues, alongside other young people from across the UK, and drive change in the community. More details here. Apply by 2nd May.
£500 Local Nature Grant
Learning Through Landscapes Local Nature Grant is now open. Schools can apply for up to £500 of nature equipment and a 2 hour CPD session. Details and application here.
30 Days Wild
The Wildlife Trusts 30 Days Wild campaign is back again, encouraging individuals, families and schools to get outside and do 'something wild' every day in June. You can download the schools pack and register to take part here.
City Nature Challenge
It's easy for every class to join in this year's City Nature Challenge this Friday 29th April and record the wildlife in your school grounds. Find out just how easy it is here.
Tool Kit for Eco Heroes
Local social enterprise 'its our planet too' are launching a monthly eco subscription box with activities, information and news to connect children with the planet and can support eco-learning in schools. You can find out more here. Samples are available here.
City of Meadows
Wow - over 1000 square metres of meadow has been planted in Brighton & Hove schools forming a great network of pollinator habitat within the city! Recent research has shown the value of small urban meadows. Please do send in any photos of your meadow being created or growing here.
Wishing you a great term with plenty of opportunities for outdoor learning and discovering our local environment we live in here. Please don't hestitate to get in touch for individual support for your school.
