"Scotland is one of the world's leading countries in the Eco-Schools programme. It is fantastic to see how pupils in our schools are making an impact and inspiring young people from other countries across the globe."
Eco-Schools is an international initiative designed to encourage whole-school action for the environment. It is an environmental management tool, learning resource and recognised award scheme.
We now have over 3,500 schools registered with the Eco-Schools programme in Scotland, which includes over 98% of Scotland's local authority schools, as well as independent and early years establishments. Over 31% of our local authority schools have attained the highest award level - the Green Flag.
Our headline quote was made in August 2009 by Keith Brown, Minister for Skills and Lifelong Learning, and further demonstrates the Scottish Government's committment to the Eco-Schools programme.
STOP PRESS!
- Check out our new Early Years Guide - specially designed to help our youngest learners with their Eco-Schools journey.
- The Summer 2010 newsletter is now available
- Take part in the Treeplanting Challenge!
- Looking for funding? Check out the 'Who Can Help?' sections in our Resource Finder. Just choose the topic you're working on to get started.
- We're delighted to launch our new Outcome Maps for the Curriculum for Excellence.
The icons below provide useful links to further assist Scottish schools with their eco work.
Use them to access the Eco-Schools Scotland Guide, view ideas from other Eco-Schools, use our Resource Finder, or login to our Forum to have your say or ask for advice.
