This framework is a guide for whole school engagement in climate change and sustainability, adapted from the model successfully implemented in the majority of Brighton & Hove primary schools. It’s intended to be used flexibly to suit priorities and time frames of individual schools.
OCOW-Process-with-guidance-and-advice adapted for secondary schools
Young People, Local MPs and Climate Action
Young people from secondary schools and colleges in Brighton & Hove have engaged with local MPs and councillors in 3 online events. The first two events involved students asking questions of their local MPs and Cllr.
You can watch the MPs Q&A, April 2021 below
You can watch the MPs Q&A, April 2022 below.
In the second event, MPs were questioned about local recycling – they committed to working on this issue together and offered to support schools in their climate action.
Find out what happened shortly when MPs met again with local schools.
Inspiring Sustainable Action in Your School
In October 2021, 10 schools from the city met on the seafront to explore ideas for sustainable action in their school.