Climate Action Plans in Education

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What is the new school climate strategy for 2025?

Climate education has become an important component of education around the world as the urgency to address the global climate crisis continues to grow. As part of the national strategy to achieve carbon neutrality. Schools have been identified as being significant energy consumers. In a bid to raise awareness, meet global goals and save money from stretched budgets, the Department for Education is pushing schools to place greater focus on climate change and sustainability.

The Department for Education's Climate Change and Sustainability Strategy now require early years providers, schools, multi-academy trusts, colleges, and universities to have a comprehensive climate action plan in place by 2025. The thinking is that these plans will help schools become more environmentally friendly, while teaching children about the importance of sustainability and the problems of climate change.

According to the guidance, school climate action plans should focus on four core areas: Decarbonisation, Adaptation and resilience, Biodiversity, and Climate education

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How can PlanMySchoolTrip help?

We can help you with this final part of the puzzle. Climate Education. By recognising the vital role that schools need to play in preparing the next generation for the challenges of climate change, schools can integrate climate science, and environmental sustainability, into the curriculum at all key stages and across various subjects and topics.

The workshops and day trips we offer go beyond simply teaching the facts about global warming, rising temperatures and species decline. As part of your climate education initiative, our workshops will help you equip students with the analytical skills, and creative problem-solving needed to become active participants in the fight against climate change.

Climate education workshops explore the complex relationships between human activity, natural systems, and the changing climate. Your students will be encouraged to think critically about the root causes of the crisis. They will be encouraged to think about how they, their friends and families, indeed all of us, can adapt our behaviour to live and work in a more sustainable way.

As well as climate education workshops that can visit your school, we also have specialist environmental organisations around the country who can offer day trips and field trips that give your students a fantastic insight into the challenges being faced by changing climates, improving their carbon literacy and helping you meet your obligations of the Climate Action Plan.

Unforgettable Day Visits at The Hive
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The Hive is in the heart of Epping Forest, within easy reach of east London. In the safe hands of expert environmentalists our memorable & affordable curriculum-led outdoor learning activities bring nature nearer for all ages & abilities.

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Climate Change VR Workshop
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Introduce your pupils to climate change with PrimeVR! We'll take your pupils on a virtual tour of the world to see what impact global warming is having on the natural world. Bring the school trip to you!

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Unforgettable Residentials at The Hive
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The Hive is in the heart of Epping Forest, within easy reach of east London. In the safe hands of expert environmentalists our memorable & affordable curriculum-led outdoor learning unique residentials bring nature nearer for all ages & abilities.

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The Sustainability Centre
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Sustainability in action! Come and visit us for a day or more to learn all about looking after the planet in our beautiful 55 acre woodland site nestled in the stunning South Downs National Park. Packed with hands on activities for all ages.

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Up-cycling and Recycling
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In these exciting workshops we discuss a wide range of green issues in the home, at school and in a global context. By embracing up-cycling and recycling individuals can collectively contribute to a healthier planet and a more sustainable future.
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Eden Project & Cornwall for Primary and Middle Schools-Curriculum Travel
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Cornwall enhances educational curriculums with visits to Tintagel Castle, exploring King Arthur's legend, engaging in Seal Sanctuary activities, and participating in workshops at the remarkable Eden Project.
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The Sustainability Centre Residentials
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The Sustainability Centre offers residential trips, day visits, forest school, farm visits and alternative education within our stunning 55 acre woodland. This provides access to beautiful countryside in the South Downs National Park.
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The Natural World: Earth, Environment & Water
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These lively and interactive shows take place inside our portable planetarium Dome. Crawl down the tunnel into the darkened Dome to be immersed in our Natural World: environments, food webs, water cycle, tectonic plates, climate change + engineering.
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Only One Earth
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The planet we call home is under threat. It’s up to us to make a change! In this school Environment workshop for KS1 and KS2, your pupils will use an array of drama-led activities to understand how climate change is impacting the world we live in.
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Dynamic Earth
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Students will gain a global understanding of Earth's climate, discovering it's the result of complex interactions between our planet's atmosphere, oceans and biosphere.
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Outreach Zoo Education Visit
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WILD Outreach brings curriculum-linked biology, geography, and conservation into classrooms with hands-on activities, interactive workshops, artefacts, live animal encounters, inspiring curiosity, learning, and a love of wildlife for all students
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Field Studies Council - London field sites
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Five fantastic locations in the South East offering fieldwork for all ages to bring the curriculum to life. The choice of day and residential centres include a huge range of excellent urban and rural field sites from Box Hill to Bushy Park.
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Your Isle of Wight Adventure Awaits! with Education Destination
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We offer 100% bespoke adventure based residentials to the Isle of Wight. We can include transport, accommodation, activities, risk assessments and much more, saving you time and stress! Leave the work to us so you can focus on teaching!
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The Bushcraft Company - Badminton Woods
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Not everything can be taught in a classroom. We believe that some of the most important life skills are best learned outside. Get back to basics with our real outdoor experiences and give your students the chance to grow.
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Edinburgh for Primary & Middle Schools-Curriculum Travel
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Curriculum Travel specialises in the younger age groups so all of our tours are age appropriate. One of our favourite tours as almost all of it can be done on foot. You must try the Storytelling experience with story tellers bringing books to life.
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Rainforests VR Workshop
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Learning about the rainforest? Why don't you drop your class into the middle of the Amazon Rainforest with the UK's no.1 VR workshop company for schools! Bring the outside world into your classroom with PrimeVR!
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Margam Discovery Centre
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Visit this centre set in the Margam Country Park, surrounded by beautiful parkland to explore. With easy access to a wide variety of field sites it is an excellent base for fun outdoor activities, geography and biology trips at all ages.
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Rainforests - Above and beyond the Canopy
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During this Drama Hut Workshop we meet our enthusiastic scientist, as she explores the Rainforests of South America and how we can protect them! Discover the magnificent canopy of trees that filters the sun, to the dark forest floor, and much more.
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Isle of Wight - The Island Classroom with Education Destination
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Do you like the idea of teaching your curriculum while your students' minds are wide open? When better for them to learn than during the fun of your school trip? We are the Island Classroom, where you can combine fun with education in a unique way.
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Stone Farm Study Centre
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Located in 100 acres of organic farmland, we offer the opportunity to enjoy supervised interactive sessions with our friendly farm animals, learn about life on a farm, and experience exciting activities and day-trips in the Devon countryside.
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