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The following people may be able to help you in your school’s work on climate change:
 
Derby City Council
Contact: Bridget Bradley, Senior Energy Officer
01332 255956 / Bridget.Bradley@derby.gov.uk   
 
Derby City Council has a Senior Energy Office who can visit schools to support them in reducing their energy consumption. Services available include:
  • Basic energy audits and follow up recommendations
  • Four ‘climate change’ resource boxes which schools can borrow to support their teaching of climate change and energy conservation
  • Advice for teachers on using these resources and involving children in energy reduction in the school
  • Talking directly to pupils about energy reduction
Nottingham City Council
Contact: Katie Cheetham, Sustainability Education Officer
 
Nottingham City Council is committed to educating the next generation about sustainable waste management issues and has developed the Waste in Schools Education (WISE) project, which is a free and fully supported waste education programme for schools.
 
Nottingham City Council has a dedicated WISE Education Officer who works with schools throughout Nottingham and offers a variety of workshops, lessons and interactive activities to promote the key themes of reduce, reuse, repairing and recycling. All of the sessions are tailored to the curriculum and individual school requirements.

 

 
Derbyshire County Council
Contact: Alex McDonald, Eco-Schools Officer
 

Derbyshire County Council has an Eco-Schools Officer who can support schools in any aspect of Eco-Schools and sustainability including energy and climate change. Services available include:

  • One-to-one Eco-Schools Advice
  • Assemblies and activities on energy and climate change
  • Help with environmental audits
  • Six 'Climate Change Resource Boxes' which schools can borrow to support their teaching of climate change and energy conservation
  • Regular teacher training events and an annual conference
This information was correct when it was provided. Please note that what each authority area can offer will differ and that what they can offer may change over time.