Mobilised by the rousing words and protests of Greta Thunberg, young
people all over the globe are calling for more action to combat climate
change and better protect their futures. Yet they cannot do this alone.
They are reliant on people in positions of power to set the necessary
changes in motion - and these people include their own school leaders
operating within their own local communities.This book is a rallying cry
for all schools to unleash their potential to deliver a brighter future
for both their pupils and society at large.David Dixon draws on both his
doctoral research and his 20 years' experience as a head teacher to set
out how school leaders can embed eco-friendly practices in the
day-to-day running of their schools that will also contribute to overall
school improvement, including that recognised by inspectors.David weaves
his guidance around the 'five Cs of sustainability' - captaincy,
curriculum, campus, community and connections - to position
sustainability as a natural vehicle for developing a type of fully
integrated learning ecology and culture for the benefit of all.The book
provides a detailed analysis of where we are now in terms of
environmental impact, and lays out a road map to help schools move
towards more effective eco-friendly provision. It shares practical
examples of sustainability in schools and how these contribute to school
improvement in the wider, more conventional sense too. Furthermore, each
chapter concludes with a series of suggested strategies to encourage
further thought and discussions among school stakeholders.Suitable for
school leaders, teachers and teacher trainers - in both primary and
secondary settings - and for any professionals who work in schools on
environmental education or improvement projects.
