Little London Academy Activity

Pupils and staff worked together to set a whole-school energy reduction target. This was introduced through an assembly followed by class discussions, where pupils explored how energy is used across the school and identified areas where waste could be reduced.

We discussed practical actions such as turning off lights and interactive boards when not needed, shutting down devices at the end of the day, and ensuring doors and windows are closed to keep heat in. Pupils contributed ideas and helped decide on a realistic and achievable target for reducing energy use across the school.

The agreed target was then shared with all classes and displayed around school to remind everyone of their role in helping to achieve it.

Pupils learned how everyday actions contribute to overall energy use and the impact this has on the environment and school costs. They developed a stronger sense of responsibility and teamwork, understanding that collective action is needed to make a difference.

Staff and pupils also became more aware of energy waste and more proactive in reducing it during the school day.

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Reducing your energy costs and carbon emissions involves careful planning. Having a stated goal is also a great way of staying focused on what you're doing. Plus meeting your target means something to celebrate - a great reason to hold a whole school assembly or talk about your fab Energy team work in the school newsletter!

When you set a target you'll get progress reports, suggestions of activities, and more detailed analysis focused on your energy reduction targets.

All you have to do is click on the set a target action prompt on the adult dashboard and have a think about what target is suggested for you. We always suggest a reduction of 5% for electricity and 10% for gas to start with.

However you might have big ideas for how you can tackle energy waste at your school and want to aim high. Or you might want to take baby steps to tackle old buildings, old equipment and lack of awareness. It's completely up to you.

Once you've set your target we'll update you on your progress month by month so make sure you check back at least once a term!

Watch this video to walk you through the process of setting up your target.

Pupils and staff set an energy reduction target

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