Sustainable education is a way of thinking about how we organise our lives and work, so that we don’t destroy our most precious resource, the planet. From over-fishing to global warming, our way of life is placing an increasing burden on the planet, which cannot be sustained.

Things which were once taken for granted, such as a secure supply of energy or a stable climate, do not look so permanent now. If our prosperity is tied to the health of the planet, then no one’s well-being is secure unless the environment is protected. If we cannot prosper in a world that suffers from poverty, inequality, war and poor health, then our future is intimately bound up in the future of other people and places.

AIMS

At Slade Primary School we strive to help our pupils learn about the world and that what they do to care for the earth and its inhabitants really matters. Slade Primary School has a respectful ethos. It cares about the energy and water it consumes, the waste it produces, the food it serves, the traffic it attracts and the difficulties faced by people living in its community and in other parts of the world.

We value the environment, both natural and that shaped by humanity, as the centre of life and a source of wonder and inspiration. On the basis of these values, we accept our responsibility to maintain a sustainable environment for future generations and aim to:

● Ensure every pupil and member of staff can participate in making Slade Primary School an eco-friendly and sustainable community

● Develop children’s awareness, understanding and respect for the environments they live in and secure their commitment to sustainable development at a personal, national and global level

 ● Enable children to be positive citizens in society

● Ensure pupils can learn about and decide on the priorities for our school

We will monitor, measure and reduce the environmental impact of the following areas.

Our Sustainability Lead is Jill Westwood.  Please contact Jill via the office@slade.kent.sch.uk if you have any questions or queries.