What we mean by the Whole School Approach?
Pupils, teachers and non-teaching staff, all have an impact on how much energy and water is consumed. The Whole School Approach is about recognising this and empowering everyone to participate in reducing usage.
What are the benefits of a Whole School Approach?
Studies by the DfES suggest that those schools that embark on an energy and water reduction programme are more likely to show benefits over the longer term if they engage with all school users and encourage everyone to get involved.
How to get started - a Whole School Approach
Find out how much energy and water you are using. Information about this can be found on the monitoring page. You can then raise awareness of this amongst all users (More ideas for this are contained in the raising awareness section).
How Sustainable Learning helps registered schools with the Whole School Approach
Registering with the programme will help schools gain access to:
· A structured method of managing their energy and water consumption based around the Whole School Approach
· Support from other users and from the programme team
· Tools and guidance material to advance progression through the programme
· Colourful certificates, endorsed by the Department for Education, to display and promote progress on site.
Where to get further information
The Carbon Trust has produced a free guide, ‘Whole School Approach’ (CTV037) to help schools effectively manage their energy and water consumption.
