Case Studies

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Case studies

Schools all over the UK are working hard to become more sustainable. From water saving to wind turbines, they are taking on many great projects helping to make Britain greener place. So how can you make a difference in your school?

Sometimes the first steps are the hardest, but all you need is a little inspiration to get you going. Here you can find out about schools who have become more sustainable, from successfully completing Pod activities to winning Eco-Schools' prestigious Green Flag awards.

These case studies are packed full of useful information and tips about how to plan and run projects that engage pupils, teachers and your local community.

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Eco-Schools Green Flag schools

  • Carlton VC Lower School

    "The biggest challenge is fitting environmental education into an already over-crowded curriculum..."

  • Lutley Primary School

    "Keeping the whole school informed about developments is very important and making sure children are involved as much as possible is vital..."

Pod projects

  • Sibford School

    "It is definitely worth inspiring the pupils to save energy both for the environment and the school cash flow!"

  • Coleshill School

    "The energy mix was a very successful activity and ... the children are now very knowledgeable about energy sources..."

  • Manor Park Primary School

    "The most obvious benefit for the school is the money saved from ensuring the lights are off..."

  • Montem Primary

    "We contacted the local water authority who sent us water saving devices for all the toilets that needed them..."

  • Queen Elizabeth II High School

    "The students liked putting up their own blogs, and we also put photos in the gallery..."

  • Kedington Primary School

    "An inter-class competition is a good way of getting everyone involved - you might find that your teachers are very competitive if you offer suitable rewards!"