A free network for school eco-leads to learn, discover and benefit from experts in sustainability
How it began
In 2021, ActForEaling was invited to talk to governors about sustainability in Ealing schools. From this one event, a collaboration between ActForEaling and the Ealing Health Improvement Team was born. Today, the Green School Network has a membership of over 50 Ealing schools.
The Green School Network has launched initiatives that have led to energy saving measures, new compost infrastructure, green grant applications, sustainable fashion workshops and more. At the heart of every success story has been an incredible school staff member who has gone above and beyond due to their passion for a greener future for the young people in their school.
What it offers
The Green School Network hosts termly online webinars that offer tips, peer to peer learning, expert advice and the latest news about sustainability programmes and grant funding. Each webinar typically includes: expert speakers, a school case study, audience discussion and top sustainability tips. Every session focuses on a specific sustainability topic, examples include:
- Climate Action Plan templates and training
- promoting active travel
- how to start an eco-committee
- adopting sustainable fashion
- cutting school energy bills
- gardening in school
- sustainable eating
- tree planting
Who attends
Any member of school staff supporting sustainability! We have a wonderful community made up of TAs, PSHE leads, geography leads, eco-club leads, School Business Managers, Deputy Heads, Governors and caretakers. We invite primary, secondary and SEN schools to get involved, share their ideas and ask questions.
How to get involved
If you are involved in sustainability at your school and want to join the Green School Network, please email Natalie at contact@actforealing.org to register your interest.
If you have a programme or expertise that you’d like to share with the Green School Network, please email contact@actforealing.org.
Please get in touch if you want to learn more about the Green School Network.