Climate School 180
Climate School 180 is Learning through Landscapes’ climate-focused initiative. The project aims to develop and share a better understanding of how schools can implement quality climate change education in their setting.
Working collaboratively with us, the process will challenge your school to embed climate change as a theme across the curriculum and use the school grounds as a learning environment for all pupils. The process will also audit your outdoor space, creating the opportunity for learners to use their school grounds to consider the impact of our changing climate and the nature-based solutions we can implement.
The training and advice from our team will support a small group of staff to develop a whole-school approach to climate change education. Successful implementation of Climate School 180 will also help develop a local context of climate change relating to broader global issues and how this affects young people.
Find key information about the project and links to the application form further down the page.
Apply to be a Climate School 180 partner school
Key information
Who can apply?
All state-funded primary, secondary, and SEND schools across the United Kingdom can apply.Â
What you will receive
The practical training and support you will receive is for a select group of staff, comprising a senior school leader and some ‘movers and shakers’ from across the stages and curriculum.
- A 3-hour online training programme to be completed in advance of the in-person workshop.
- 1-day onsite delivery comprising a 2-hour school grounds climate audit with one member of staff and a small group of children, followed by a 4-hour in-person workshop for the selected group of staff.
- A follow-up online meeting to discuss progress.
- A suite of resources for developing your climate change curriculum.
- A range of resources to guide practical adaptations to your school grounds.
Your commitment
Your school agrees to identify a select group of staff including a senior leader to have time to undertake the training online and in-person, and take the project aims forward. You will also need to engage in our evaluation programme with LtL staff and Stirling University.
Outcomes
After our initial support, your school will go on to develop and implement an action plan of curriculum changes, staff training, and practical changes in the school grounds. A successful school will follow their action plan, and this will ensure that that:
- Climate change is a curricular theme across all subjects and ages in the school.
- Staff will feel more confident through improved subject knowledge and ideas for teaching.
- Pupils will have opportunity to engage in climate adaptation changes in their school grounds.
- There is a practical climate action plan prioritising climate as a theme across the whole school community.
Funding and partners
This project is funded by the Alan and Gill Gray Foundation. This project is delivered in partnership with the University of Stirling, who are advising our team and evaluating the project. Climate School 180 is delivered in all four UK nations, training and advising school leaders and teachers.
Timetable for applications
There will be a shortlisting process followed by a phone call or Teams discussion with your headteacher. Schools who are successful will be notified within three weeks after applications close (school holidays notwithstanding). The application dates are as follows:
| Round | Applications open | Applications close | Delivery period |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Complete | Complete | Autumn term 2024 – spring term 2025 |
| 2 | Complete | Complete | Spring term 2025 – summer term 2025 |
| 3 | 13 January 2025 | 21 February 2025 | Summer term 2025 – autumn term 2025 |
| 4 | 2 April 2025 | 9 May 2025 | Autumn term 2025 – spring term 2026 |
Before you apply
Please be as honest as possible on your application.  Â
We are not seeking schools who necessarily have excellent practice in climate change education or who have amazing green grounds. We are seeking schools who have a motivation to develop their practice and curriculum, who have opportunity with the whole school community, and who have support from the headteacher. Please demonstrate this in your application. Â
We are also seeking a range of schools in terms of size, geographic location, age/stage. Applications are open to all Northern Irish, Welsh, Scottish, and English schools with state funding. We will prioritise applications from schools who are disadvantaged or serve communities most affected by climate change. Â
All shortlisted applications will be discussed with the headteacher, or appropriate member of senior management team, as part of our process of diligence and selection.Â
If you wish to apply on behalf of a group of schools from a MAT, Local Authority or Diocese, please call or email us direct for a discussion – 01786 465 934 or climate180@ltl.org.uk (ask for Lesley or Holly).Â
Apply to Climate School 180
Apply to the Climate School 180 project via the form linked in the buttons below. You can also find a breakdown of the engagement steps, a copy of our frequently asked questions, and a copy of the questions you’ll find on the application form.
