Current projects
You will find up to date project work and activities which schools can engage in.
Further information
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BESS Energy
Energy and water is one of the biggest spends for schools after staffing. We encourage schools to sign up to BESS Energy which provides local support to understand your energy and carbon footprint, provided online monitoring and behaviour change…
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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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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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Leicesters Urban Nature Project
Leicester's Urban Nature Project is a project funded by WWF and Airwick which aims to connect children and young people with nature. The project aims to create ponds, hedgerows, brown rooves, and install nest boxes. This will support our key species…
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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.
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Terracycle recycling scheme
Working in partnership with COG, Leicester schools can participate in the Terracycle recycling schemes for all pens.
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Teach Earth Teacher Training Programme
Teach Earth is a free professional teacher training programme to build your knowledge & confidence in leading inspiring environmental & outdoor education.
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The Daily Mile
Information about the Daily Mile in Leicester.
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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.
Please consider the environment.