Eco-Schools is an international award-scheme administered in England by Keep Britain Tidy. The scheme guides schools to becoming environmentally-aware and active.
The three Eco-Schools award levels
There are three award levels through which schools can progress;
- Bronze;
- Silver; and the top
- 'Green Flag'
Topics
Eco-Schools covers nine topics and encompasses much of the good work already being carried out in our schools:
- biodiversity
- energy
- global citizenship
- healthy living
- litter
- school grounds
- travel
- waste and
- water
Read all about benefits of taking part in the Eco-Schools programme.
Become an Eco-School
Over 80% of Sutton schools are registered with Eco-Schools, but if you are one of the few not yet signed up, it's very simple. Visit Eco-Schools to get started. Schools carry out an environmental review which covers all nine topics and helps identify potential activities. Schools will need to establish an Eco-Committee - a dedicated group of enthusiastic pupils to help drive the campaign. It is expected that by your silver award, the pupils will be beginning to run the committee themselves.