Sustainability

The curriculum supports children’s education and awareness of Sustainability. This is linked to the connected curriculum with knowledge, understanding and practical approaches as an outdoor learning school.

Content within the Global Dimension – Climate change unit teaches children about cause and effect and empowers children throughout their lifetimes to:

  • Actively engage
  • Effectively contribute
  • Gain confidence and motivation to make a difference

Achievements:

Green Flag Status with Distinction. The first Southend school to be awarded an Eco award for the collaborative work of the Eco and Sports Committees.

Elite planet hero school for our high school level of contribution to Just One Tree.

Enhanced Healthy School status

Green Tree School – bronze award.

Gold award for commitment to health and fitness – sustainable health behaviours (4 consecutive years)

Better Planet Schools – Planet Mark for successfully completing the sustainability programme and workshops