The Programme
Action at School is an environmental programme that helps schools to save resources and money. It is curriculum linked for key stages three and four and is recognized by the United Nations Environment Programme. The programme helps schools to tackle waste, water, energy or transport over three terms. Because Action at School is a year long programme of training and support it requires third party funding, which is usually met by Local Authorities or businesses. To read more about Action at School, click here.

How it works
The process is quite unique and involves the formation of an Action Team that includes students, teachers, school site managers, caretaking staff and governors. We train the Action Team and help them measure their school’s environmental impact, set improvement targets, communicate effectively and build partnerships with local community organisations.
The students are encouraged to come up with imaginative solutions and lead the way in implementing them, gaining skills in decision-making and project management.

Results
To date, Global Action Plan has worked with over 300 schools across the UK and reached thousands of people. These schools have achieved an average reduction of 40% in waste to landfill and an 11% reduction in electricity and gas use. 

How to get involved
If your school is based in London, Devon or East Sussex contact us at schools@globalactionplan.org.uk or call 020 7405 5633.