The programme

Action at School is an environmental programme that helps schools to save money and resources, like energy. It is curriculum-linked for key stages three and four and is recognised by the United Nations Environment Programme.

The programme helps schools to tackle waste, water, energy or transport over three terms. Because Action at School is a year-long programme of training and support it requires third party funding, which is usually met by local authorities or businesses.

How does it work?

The process is quite unique and involves the formation of an Action Team that includes students, teachers, school site managers, caretaking staff and governors.

We train the Action Team and help them:

• measure their school’s environmental impact
• set improvement targets
• communicate effectively
• build partnerships with local community organisations

Students are encouraged to come up with imaginative solutions and lead the way in implementing them, gaining skills in decision-making and project management.

Results

To date Global Action Plan has worked with over 300 schools across the UK and reached thousands of people. These schools have achieved:

• an average reduction of 40% in waste to landfill 
• an 11% reduction in their use of gas and electricity

How to get involved

Contact us at schools@globalactionplan.org.uk.

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