A whole-school approach encourages ownership and responsibility, helping energy-saving actions become part of daily routines and leading to lasting behaviour change.
Different members of the school community have unique roles to play:
- School leadership can support change through policies, communication, and investment.
- Estates teams are key to managing building-related changes, such as heating controls and energy systems.
- Teachers help embed sustainability into lessons, making real-life connections to subjects like science, geography, and maths. They also model positive behaviours and support students in leading energy-saving actions around the school.
- Pupils benefit by applying real-life school data to subjects like maths, science, and geography. They also develop leadership and communication skills as they promote positive behaviour across the school.
Students can act as the "eyes and ears" of the school - reporting issues like rooms being too hot or lights being left on. Most importantly, they learn that their actions matter: they can help their school save money and reduce its carbon footprint.