At our recent event, Green Schools Project hosted high profile figures who spoke about the implications of Brexit on the environment. There is a lot of uncertainty in environmental policy, as it was completely absent in the Government’s 12
The Environment in Brexit Britain
On Tuesday 21st March Green Schools Project hosted its first ever public event at Impact Hub Kings Cross. It highlighted the impact of Brexit on the environment and was organised to coincide with the imminent triggering of article 50 by
Green Schools Project – A conversation with Morgan Phillips
Morgan Phillips joined Green Schools Project as Associate Director and member of the advisory board in October 2016. He has great experience of environmental education from his role as Head of Eco-Schools England. He writes a regular blog and is
Green Schools Project’s Impact
Green Schools Project started in September last year with 3 pilot schools while a programme was being developed that could be delivered in schools across the country. The UnLtd Start Up programme for Social Enterprises emphasised how important it is
The Benefits of Youth Social Action
Green Schools Project was set up to enable young people to get involved with environmental projects. The idea is that schools should be setting a good example, educating students about how to live in a way that minimises negative impacts
Green Schools Project – One Year Old!
This time last year I had the very strange feeling of not going back to school for the first time in my career. For the first time I didn’t have that feeling of nervous excitement that signals a new academic
Eco-Schools… Why bother?
Who benefits from turning your school into an Eco-School? 1. Students From speaking in assemblies, organising campaigns and competitions, to writing for the school newsletter, students will gain skills such as leadership, communication, problem solving and teamwork by taking part
10 Steps to Gain an Eco-Schools Green Flag
Teaching Maths at Kingsmead School in Enfield I was frustrated by the lack of awareness of environmental issues, and the lack of opportunities for students to understand the simple steps that they could take to improve the impact that the
The Journey Begins
I’m in the middle of a Year 9 Maths lesson on a freezing Wednesday afternoon in January. ‘Sir, can we open the windows? It’s baking in here.’ My frustration rises as I realise that not agreeing to the request would