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Sustainable Schools Sheffield is an external network hosted by Sheffield Hallam University – Institute of Education. The network was established in September 2023 to support practitioners in Sheffield and the wider South Yorkshire area to facilitate quality sustainability and climate education from early years through to higher education.

The Sheffield Hallam University, Sustainable Schools network is a supportive network that aims to develop, facilitate, and bring together those interested in climate change and sustainability education. Please see the ‘about’ page for more information and the types of activities planned.

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  • Case Studies

    We are developing case studies to highlight excellent climate change and sustainability education practice in schools and educational settings, authorities and Multi-Academy Trusts. If you would like to participate in a case study please contact us via the contact page. If you have agreed to participate in an interview for a case study please see…


  • ‘Green skills are a key part of our curriculum. It’s preparing our students to make something of themselves.’

    Bridget Bircumshaw is a teaching and quality lead at Chesterfield College. We spoke to her about how they are embedding green skills into the curriculum at every level. Can you give some background on your college? We have about 6,000 students, mainly 16 to 18 year olds, plus 1,800 apprentices, 300 higher education students, 300…