11.00 Workshop Session 1
Education and Curriculum
Delivered by students from Tytherington School, supported by SOS-UK
Join us as we explore the youth perspective on climate change, climate justice, climate anxiety, and climate education. In this interactive workshop you will be able to hear directly from young people about their views on climate education and the simple yet impactful ways you can bring climate into your classroom no matter what subject you teach
Operations and Decarbonisation: Energy Freedom with Solar PV – How we did it
Rob Gould FRCIS, Partner, Barker
Gemma Tunstall, CFO Wellington School and Co-Chair UKSSN Ops Group
This session will explore the transformative potential of solar photovoltaic (PV) technology in schools, focusing on achieving energy independence and sustainability. Gemma Tunstall will share a practical case study from Wellington School, highlighting her approach, challenges faced, and lessons learned. Rob Gould will provide an in-depth look at the importance of solar PV for schools, covering the critical aspects of design and procurement. The session will conclude with a Q&A segment, offering delegates the opportunity to engage directly with the speakers.
DfE Support Programmes: Getting started with your Climate Action Plan
Andrew Charlton-Perez, Professor of Meteorology and Head of School, University of Reading
Alex Green, Head of Schools for Ashden and Let’s Go Zero
Alex Seal, Climate Action Specialist, Ashden
The Department for Education Sustainability and Climate Change Strategy was first published in April 2022. This session will reflect on the DfE’s expectations of schools and trusts in regards to sustainability and climate action:
- What are the threats and the opportunities of climate action
- Understand the support services and networks available to schools as well as the emerging best practice in the development of a School or Trust Climate Action Plan
- What practical next steps schools can start to take or progress their Climate Action Plan