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The Department for Education's Curriculum and Assessment Review outlines potential educational reforms by 2028. While improvements are noted, significant gaps remain in curriculum time and assessment for climate education. Action steps for school leaders to mitigate shortfalls include embedding climate education into policies, assessing decolonial practices, and enhancing teacher training. A free subscription is required to read this post.
I have long demonstrated that climate change should be included in school safeguarding policies, as it impacts children's well-being and education. As the East of England's Regional Hub Manager for the Climate Ambassadors scheme, I have began to assist schools in making safeguarding policies climate literate. Recent work with the Halcyon Federation focused on integrating climate action into safeguarding measures. Read how we got there.
The Climate Ambassadors scheme is a national initiative aimed at empowering young people to take action on climate change. The scheme has nine regional hubs across England, each led by a dedicated team of experts. In the North East, the hub is led by Stephen Blenkinsop, a Senior Lecturer at Newcastle University with a passion … Continue reading Stephen Blenkinsop: GIS, Climate Action in the North East, and a Passion for Tea and Doctor Who
How the coronavirus pandemic is causing a 'downward spiral' in local ecomonies and what we can do about it.
The 'Beast from the East' has its snowy, icy chaotic origins from a surprising source: too much heat. Featuring: @metoffice, metofficeUK, @ZLabe, @windyforecast, @beourguest, @alexdeakin
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