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Based on your energy usage

These suggestions are based on our analysis of your energy usage data

Appoint pupil energy monitors in all classes

Pupils meet with the caretaker or site manager to discuss their role in saving energy

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

Pupils talk to the school business or estate manager about improving the efficiency of school lighting

Investigate whether the school's heating and hot water is switched off during the school holidays

Turned off fridges and freezers in the school holidays

Changed central heating operating times

Introduced an energy efficiency reward system

Turned off water chillers and hot drink boilers in the school holidays

Changed central heating set temperature

Based on your recent activity

These suggestions are based on your most recently recorded activity

Thermometers are put in each classroom to monitor room temperature

Pupils meet with the headteacher and school governors to create an energy policy

Pupils meet the Business Manager to discuss the school's energy usage and bills

Monitor whether outside doors and windows are closed during cold weather

Pupils talk to the school business or estates manager about Improving your school's insulation

School governors discussed energy efficiency

Attended Energy Sparks training

Staff discussed energy efficiency in staff meeting

Wrote an energy action plan for your school

Introduced an energy efficiency reward system

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Browse and search through our list of 83 adult-led actions

Look at our analysis to identify areas to prioritise activity

View recent alerts for your school to identify some immediate priorities

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