Change-maker

Appoint pupil energy monitors in all classes

Campaign for a meat-free day of school dinners

Carry out a campaign to inform staff and pupils about the importance of classroom layout to keep the heating running efficiently

Declare a Climate Emergency

Introduce a policy on reducing energy and resource use from printing and photocopying.

Introduce a policy on switching off lights, computers, and other information technology equipment

Label lights and appliances to show which should be left on or turned off

Make draught proofing equipment

Plan and run a campaign to promote sustainable and energy saving travel to school

Plan and run a campaign to switch off lights and use natural light on sunny days

Run a campaign for the whole school community - Challenge 1 degree

This activity involves your pupils running a campaign which will involve everyone in the school community, from pupils, staff, families and others in the school neighbourhood.

Run a campaign to close doors and windows when the heating is on

Run a campaign to switch off electrical equipment overnight

Run a themed event focused on energy use

One way to raise awareness of your energy saving mission among your school community is to hold a big event that involves everyone. This gets everyone, all teachers and pupils and even families, thinking about reducing energy waste and carbon emissions.

Run a whole school lights switch off competition

Save energy in the kitchen in Food Technology

Set up an Energy or Eco team to lead on energy efficiency at your school

Turn off the heating for the summer

Turn the school heating down by 1°C

Write an energy action plan for your school

Write a policy on closing external doors and windows when the heating is on

Write a policy on transportation to school

Other (please specify)