Brent teachers empowered to take on the climate action challenge in their schools

 Some good news from Brent Council:

Teachers from fourteen Brent schools have completed carbon literacy training, empowering them to lead the charge on climate action in their classrooms and beyond.

Funded by Brent Council as part of its climate action programme, schools including Anson Primary, Fryent Primary, and Gladstone Park Primary* now have teaching staff armed with the knowledge and tools to drive positive change within their schools.

These environmentally savvy educators are well equipped to teach climate change as part of the curriculum, using practical resources provided as part of the training to share vital knowledge with their students. They are ready to plant the seeds of change by leading eco-friendly practices across school operations, as well as training and empowering a wider network of teachers at their school.

This cohort of trained teachers said the course boosted their confidence around starting conversations with children, parents and colleagues, allowing them to approach climate action discussions in a more inclusive and constructive way. One said, “I now have greater confidence in discussing climate change, connecting young people with green spaces, and feeling empowered to make a difference.”

Councillor Jake Rubin, Cabinet Member for Climate Action and Community Power, said:

It’s fantastic to see our local teachers leading the way in climate action. By empowering educators, we are building a sustainable future for Brent and inspiring the next generation to care for our planet.

This training is part of Brent Council’s commitment to sustainability and its goal to support schools on their path to sustainability and environmental stewardship. 20 Brent primary schools have recently signed up to the pioneering Our Schools, Our World programme, demonstrating their commitment to integrate sustainability as a whole school approach and lead the way for schools across the country.

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*Full list of schools that received teacher training: Anson Primary, Fryent Primary, Gladstone Park Primary, Harlesden Primary, Kingsbury High, Mount Stewart, Roe Green Juniors, Salusbury Primary, St Claudine's Catholic School for Girls, St Gregory’s Catholic Science College, St Mary’s CofE Primary, St Robert Southwell Primary, Sinai Jewish Primary and Sudbury Primary.