Titchmarsh Eco-Schools Action Plan 2008 - 2009

Target	Action	Responsibility	Resources	Timescale	Success criteria
Energy	Enrol in a National Energy Award scheme Research for an energy grant and fundraise for thermostats for every classroom	Eco co-ordinators and Action Team	Internet for research. Fundraising eg: Nearly New sale and Beetle Drive	Autumn 2008 Spring 2009	enrolled Thermostats in some, if not all, classrooms
Litter	Send for litter picking packs from local authorities	Parent member of Action team	Online, postal or phone	Summer 2008	Discussions in assembly and class Monitors as required
Waste minimisation / recycling	In class, teach children the value of reusing resources eg: paper Encourage children to have “greener” lunchboxes, using reusable plastic tubs Weigh rubbish in lunchboxes Start sending letters etc to parents via email and publication on school website Hold a Nearly New Clothes and shoes sale to help raise funds and promote our recycling/reusing message	Class teachers CT and lunchtime supervisors Action Team with lunchtime supervisor Headteacher and Bursar Eco Team and co-ordinators	Info leaflets and posters “stickers” for “greener” lunchboxes Weighing scales Data collection Clothes and shoes provided by children	Summer 2008 Summer 2008 Summer 2008 Autumn 2008 Summer 2008	Further reusing, reducing and recycling eg scrap paper drawers well used “spot check” in April, then again in June to see if more “greener” Lunchboxes than originally. Merit certs. awarded Reduction in rubbish as term progresses Reduction in paper used for communication purposes Children understand the importance of recycling/reusing
Water	Install water saving taps in school cloakrooms Install water butts in our school grounds Research water aid charities in the Developing world to promote children’s awareness and knowledge of this environmental issue	HT /Bursar to contact plumber Parent member of Action Team EC /SS	School funds/ contract Buy water butt with funds raised from sale and Beetle Drive Internet, Atlases other sources of info	Spring 2008 Summer 2008 Autumn 2008	New taps are installed and working to save water Using water from butt for garden and “outdoor” classrooms Heightened awareness of the importance of water aid charities, what they do and how we can help
Healthy living	Start up a “stickers” scheme at lunch- time where lunchboxes will be “spot- checked” and awarded for healthy contents Increase the range of after school sports clubs Use school garden in a cross curricular approach Increase produce from school garden and sell to the local community	Lunchtime supervisors HT and SC (PE co-ordinator) CTs encouraged by SS Dr Montague, SS and Gardening club	“stickers” (as for greener lunchboxes) Payment for any extra sports provision Staff meetings to discuss areas to be included Use existing plants, seeds, compost etc	Spring 2008 Summer 2008 Summer 2008 Summer 2008	Children fully aware of healthy foods in their lunchboxes – eating more than originally Extra provision after school encouraging exercise and enjoyment Use of school garden highlighted in curriculum subjects Sell in playground at end of day and provide some produce for the new village shop.
Bio-diversity	Develop the wildlife area Research and fundraise for a school pond and bird bath	Eco team and co-ordinators Eco Team and co-ordinators and FOTS	Wildflower seeds etc, Eco team to plant All pond making resources! Parents etc also to help with setting up	Summer 2008 Spring 2009	See the “Ditch” and edge of field developed Work towards developing a further area of the field next year. The beginnings of a pond/pond area
School grounds	Integrate more use of the school grounds into our curriculum planning to maximise outdoor learning and enjoyment for the children Have playground markings improved and redesigned by “Time to Shine” Install picnic benches to provide outdoor classrooms	CTs include opportunities encouraged by EC and SS HT and Eco team in consultation with rest of school	Outdoor learning spaces/ shaded areas. Purchase of picnic tables Research for appropriate provider	Summer 2008 Autumn 2008	Record of times/ curriculum areas, when classes or groups of children have used the outdoor learning environment Further play and activities/opportunities for children to enjoy Improved outdoor “working” facilities available to all classes
Global perspectives	Link with classrooms around the world via email and video conferencing	HT and Ali to advise staff	Internet etc	Summer 2009	Closer links with children in other countries
Transport	Promote car sharing Fundraise for and install a bike rack Run Safe Cycling course for children Take part in the annual “walk to school week” in May	Eco Team and CTs, parents Eco Team and FOTS HT to set up. SS to help EC to look into	Survey of travel to school and publicity to improve Cost of bike rack and installation Funding of course	Summer 2008 Summer 2008 Summer 2008 Summer 2008	Redo survey, hope to see more car sharing taking place Encourage cycling to school where possible, instead of cars As above More people in village walking to school instead of cars
Pupil Participation	Conduct regular questionnaires to consult pupils on their views and ideas for eco activities in school, with feedback in assemblies, and class Promote Eco suggestion box	Eco Team and co-ordinators, HT Eco Team	Make from recycled material	As appropriate Spring 2008	Children feel involved in the Eco project and are aware of the issues being addressed. They feel their views are valued and that they can make a difference