DfE has recently established a Sustainability and Climate Change Unit to “co-ordinate and drive activity across the Department and our sectors” and it is currently preparing a Sustainability and Climate Change Strategy. It aims to launch the strategy for public consultation to coincide with COP26. The DfE says that the strategy is likely to centre on four…
Do you know any members of the House of Lords? If you do, Teach the Future would like you to send them the following letter urging them to support the private member’s Bill soon to be discussed. here’s the text: Dear xxxxxxx, Education (Environment and Sustainable Citizenship) Bill We are writing to you to ask…
Iain Freeland HMI, Ofsted’s subject lead for geography, has posted a blog Geography in outstanding primary schools in which he outlines the findings from the subject inspection of geography in 23 outstanding primary schools. This is how it begins: “Studying geography is so important for children, regardless of their age or stage of learning. Geography helps them…
Today’s post is the latest by Mick Haining. As ever with our blogs, the views expressed are not necessarily endorsed by the Association Here’s what to do in an emergency, according to WikiHow: [1] Remain calm. [2] Seek additional help. [3] Determine the nature of the emergency [4] Know that sudden changes can be emergencies. [5]…
This is a recent round up by Natural England 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…
This post is by Rebecca Newman who is studying for a BA in human geography and is a member of NAEE’s blog team. As ever with our blogs, Rebecca’s views are not necessarily those of the Association. Poor mental health has grown to be the unspoken crisis from the pandemic. Millions of people worldwide have…
Well done to SEEd for promoting the views of young people about climate change and education. Here are two recent examples: Shaping the Future: Why I’m fighting for Sustainability and Climate Education – Olive Coxon talks about her experiences having to teach herself about the climate crisis, joining the youth strikers, and a responsibility to try…
The Wiltshire Wildlife Trust’s Milestones project is one of 31 Our Bright Future initiatives across the UK. Each one is equipping 11-24 year olds to make a difference in their local community and for the environment. Our Bright Future is a £33 million programme funded by the National Lottery Community Fund. Milestones delivers bespoke nature…
Lyfta describes itself as an immersive learning platform where teachers can build or curate powerful, interactive and curriculum-aligned lessons that bring learning to life. It sets out to help educators to engage and inspire digitally-native children and young people, foster critical skills and values for navigating our changing world, and broaden horizons by giving children…
Today’s blog is the latest from Tom Davies who co-ordinates NAEE’s Facebook pages. As ever, the views expressed are Tom’s, and are not necessarily shared by NAEE. “We hope that what Wales is doing today the world will do tomorrow. Action, more than words, is the hope for our current and future generations.” – Nikhil…