Eco-Schools :: Handbook

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Eco-Schools offers your school:

	the chance to develop real-life cross-curricular the mes to support ‘Curriculum for Excellence’ (CfE)
	rewarding approaches to Sustainable Development Education, as outlined in "Learning for Our Future" (Scottish Executive 2006)
	the opportunity to make environmental and global issues an intrinsic part of the life of the school
	the opportunity to help develop young people’s decision-making skills
	curriculum materials and ideas for projects and events
	access to a network of support agencies across Scotland and beyond
	links with other schools throughout the world
	a prestigious, accredited award
	opportunities for local and national publicity
	potential for financial savings
	opportunities to secure additional funding to further develop your projects

Crucially it requires:

	the support of the headteacher and Senior Management Team (SMT)
	the involvement of pupils in a democratic decision-making process and action at every stage
	active involvement of staff and the wider school community
	a willingness to take action to instigate long-term, sustainable change.

What’s in this guide?
This guide contains everything you need to get you started as an
Eco-School. It is not definitive and schools are encouraged to research beyond the information it contains. It includes:

	information about how to implement the seven elements that make up the Eco-Schools process
	guidance on how to apply for an Eco-Schools award
	useful background, ‘starter’ information about the ten current Eco-Schools study topics
	suggestions for whole-school environmental activities
	advice and suggestions on linking the Eco-Schools process to current educational guidelines and developments, such as 'Education for Citizenship In Scotland', Curriculum for Excellence,' How Good Is Our School (The Journey to Excellence)', 'Child At the Centre' and 'Learning for Our Future'.