NAEE President, Prof Justin Dillon, comments on the DfE announcement that the GCSE in natural History is to go ahead: The forthcoming announcement by education secretary, Nadhim Zahawi, of a new Nature Study GCSE, shows the lukewarm approach to environmental education that has characterised his government and his department’s curriculum unit for far too long. …
The DfE has announced that the optional GCSE in Natural History, promoted by OCR, is to go ahead. This will be formally announced on Thursday at the launch of the Department’s Sustainability and Climate Change Strategy in London. For those blessed with 20-20 hindsight it’s easy to see why this is an opportune time for…
Launch Date – Two dates for your diary this week: The Department for Education Sustainability & Climate Change Strategy launch, Thursday 21st and Earth Day Friday 22nd. There’s likely to be a good turn out for the DfE launch and there is much speculation about what the strategy will (and will not) say. Here’s a view from our Chair. . Tendering to the DfE – The…
Here’s more news from Natural England by way of relevant evidence and reports, policy agenda developments, large scale delivery sector initiatives, resources and news items from the UK and abroad, with a focus on schools, education and learning. This supports the Strategic Research Network for People and Nature to develop better coherence and collaboration in…
Today’s blog is the latest in a series from Richard Jurin who, before his retirement, ran the Environmental Studies programme at the University of Northern Colorado, launching a degree in Sustainability Studies. His academic interests are environmental worldviews and understanding barriers to sustainability. As ever, with our blogs, Richard’s views are not necessarily shared by…
Bio Security – During 2021, RSPB worked with over 100 pupils from primary schools across Scotland to co-design biosecurity activities in a digital education pack. Their ideas included board games, art activities, outdoor activities, digital games, treasure hunts, songs, and films. For example, pupils from the Small Isles Primary invented a board game based on the playing principles…
Today’s post is by Richard Dawson and Ben Ballin. Almost three years ago they embarked on an ambitious project called Change the Story. A key aim was to reframe how young people age 9-12 respond to the climate crisis, and enable them to reflect on and rethink positive futures. Now, having piloted with KS2 pupils,…
Manifesto Launch – NAEE is launching its Young People’s Learning and the Environment Manifesto on April 28th by zoom: 1700 to 1800. Please use this link to the launch event registration page to reserve a place. The Manifesto sets out 16 commitments that we think will help guide institutions to become more sustainable, and improve the education that pupils and students receive.…
Here’s more news from Natural England by way of relevant evidence and reports, policy agenda developments, large scale delivery sector initiatives, resources and news items from the UK and abroad, with a focus on schools, education and learning. This supports the Strategic Research Network for People and Nature to develop better coherence and collaboration in…