Eco Schools Award Scheme

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Aims

• To make environmental and global issues an intrinsic part of school life.
• To develop young people's decision-making skills.
• To raise awareness of environmental issues in the school and the wider school community.
• To empower schools to take action to instigate long term, sustainable change.
• To actively involve pupils, staff and the wider community in these sustainable changes.

What does it offer your school?

• Curriculum materials and ideas for projects and events in a handbook and video and on the web.
• Access to a network of support agencies across Scotland and beyond.
• Links with other schools in the UK, Europe and Africa.
• A prestigious award.
• Opportunities for local and national publicity.
• Potential for financial savings.
• Opportunities to secure additional funding to further develop your project.

Requirements

• The support of the Headteacher and Senior Management Team.
• Involvement of the pupils in a democratic decision making process and action at every stage.
• Active involvement of all sectors of staff and the wider community.
• A willingness to take action to instigate long-term sustainable change.