Current Projects
You will find up to date project work and activities which schools can engage in.
Further information
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Carbon Literacy
Develop carbon literate school and university students as ambassadors to raise the profile of the climate emergency using the Carbon Literacy Project.
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Fairtrade Schools
Find out how to become a Fairtrade School and participate in Fairtrade Fortnight.
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Grow Your Own Grub 2023
Now in it’s 6th year, the Mealbarrow competition is a great way to encourage food growing in the school community. New for 2023, we have introduced a ‘bean theme’ to the event, meaning you need to be planting and including beans in your menu!
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International and global citizenship
Find out about the Global Learning Programme, International Schools Award and global learning opportunities.
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Jane Goodall's Roots and Shoots programme
Roots & Shoots encourages children to implement practical positive change for people, animals and the environment.
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Saving the Saffron Brook
A river restoration programme aiming to transform the Saffron Brook/Wash Brook catchment
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Terracycle pen recycling scheme
Working in partnership with COG, Leicester schools can participate in the Terracycle recycling schemes for all pens.
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The Daily Mile
Information about the Daily Mile in Leicester.
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The Ink Bin
Find out how Leicester schools are recycling their small ink cartridges for free
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Tiny Forests
Tiny Forests are helping to create nature-rich habitat patches in urban environments.
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Waste and recycling
Find out how we can support your school to increase recycling rates.
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Plastic Clever Schools
Empowering young people for a plastic waste free future. We have an ambition for at least 50% of our school to become Plastic Clever and be the first Plastic Clever City in the UK.
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Rethink Food Towers
RETHINK FOOD FUTURES introduces an alternative method of food production, and at the heart of our food programme is a growing tower which enables schools, organisations and businesses to grow food year-round.
Please consider the environment.