Professional Learning & Training

Support for educators and pupils working on our Climate Action Schools programmes.

We offer a range of professional learning opportunities to support educators in all sectors.

Interactive online sessions to support educators to deliver our environmental education programmes in any context, plus new sessions directed at pupils to support their experience. Below you will find a description of each session. Please register using the form below.

We are always developing new sessions, so watch this space!

Support for Pupils: Turning Thoughts Into Actions

Eco-Schools

These sessions are intended for a class or Eco-Committee to attend while accompanied by an educator.

All Eco-Committee sessions at 1.30pm

Part 1: Eco-Committee & Environmental Review
An introduction to your Eco-Schools work and the different things you will cover, with special attention on how to carry out your Environmental Review.

Part 2: Action Planning
How to put together your Action Plan, including what to Measure and Monitor to make sure your work is on the right track.

Part 3: Community Involvement
How to make the most of community links and share your work with a wider audience

Part 4: Meet & Greet
Learn about Eco-Schools work and experience directly from Eco-Committees and pupils, with a chance to ask questions and meet a variety of schools and Eco groups.

Eco-Schools Celebration
Hear more about Eco-Schools Celebration Week, and ways you can celebrate.

Training For Educators

Climate Action Schools

All twilight sessions at 4pm

Introduction to Climate Action Schools
One Planet Picnic, Young Reporters for the Environment, Climate Ready Classrooms, Eco-Schools… Did you know that all of these programmes (and more!) are under our Climate Action Schools banner? Come and join us in this informative session where we will walk you through all the different programmes, lessons and activities you can take part of, and how they support your pupils attaining learning for sustainability, developing their voice and critical thinking, and developing STEM skills and more.

Eco-Schools

All twilight sessions at 4pm

Introduction to Eco-Schools
An introduction to the Eco-Schools Scotland programme and how to apply for a Green Flag Award using the online portal. (What is Eco-Schools?)

Eco-Schools Basics: Action Plans & Measuring
How to put together your Action Plan, looking at the importance of your aims and including what to Measure and Monitor to make sure your work is on the right track.

Eco-Schools Core Topic: Climate Action
Get some ideas on how to tackle our NEW core Eco-Schools Topic Climate Action and what your school or nursery can do.

Eco-Schools Topic: Litter & Waste
Get some ideas on how to tackle Eco-Schools Litter & Waste Topic and what your school or nursery can do.

LEAF

All twilight sessions at 4pm

Eco-Schools Core Topic: Climate Action
Get some ideas on how to tackle our NEW core Eco-Schools Topic Climate Action and what your school or nursery can do.

LEAF information session
An introduction to the Learning About Forests programme, LEAF advocates outdoor learning and hands-on experiences, for pupils to gain a deeper understanding of the natural world. (What is LEAF?)

LEAF induction
Induction session for establishments registered for the LEAF award, taking you through LEAF structure and award requirements.

Part 1: Meeting the Aims
Meeting for LEAF participating establishments covering how to meet the aims of the LEAF award in your Action Plan.

Part 2: Connecting to Nature
Meeting for LEAF participating establishments covering nature connection as part of LEAF.

Part 3: Applying for Your Award
Meeting for LEAF participating establishments covering what to include in your application and how to apply for your award.

Part 4: LEAF Showcase
Celebration showcase for LEAF participating establishments sharing the amazing activities that have taken place over the year.

Young Reporters for the Environment

All twilight sessions at 4pm

Introduction to Young Reporters for the Environment
Give committed pupils the opportunity to have their voice heard on environmental issues that matter to them. Young Reporters is a natural extension to Eco-Schools for individual pupils to write a report, take a photograph or make a video reporting on the environment. (What is Young Reporters?)

Food & The Environment

All twilight sessions at 4pm

Pocket Garden
Learn about this fabulous annual competition and how to bring it into your setting. Pocket Garden is a fantastic opportunity for pupils to put in action their ideas, imagination and skills in designing and creating a miniature garden. (What is Pocket Garden?)

One Planet Picnic
One Planet Picnic can be part of your transition work or an end of term celebration. It is a great way to use and celebrate your harvests at the start of the new academic year. (What is One Planet Picnic?)

Professional Learning Courses

Longer courses for educators on topics like climate change and source to sea litter.

Climate Ready Classrooms: Train the Trainer

Get accredited to deliver carbon literacy training to young people aged 14–17 years. Suitable for teachers, head teachers, CLD practitioners, and youth workers.

Upstream Battle

A free Professional Learning Programme designed to provide the tools and resources for educators to use source to sea litter as a context for nurturing STEM learning.