The Awards
 Offers a defined, controllable way for
environmental issues to be taken from the curriculum
and applied to the day to day running of a school.
This process helps pupils to recognise the importance
of environmental issues.
There are three award levels within the eco-schools
programme, bronze, silver, and green flag.
48 schools in Trafford are currently registered on
the eco-schools programme and have achieved a flag
award:
- 27 schools with bronze flag awards
- 15 schools with silver flag awards
- 6 schools with green flag awards
Sustainable Learning is a free, structured, task based
approach to managing energy and water use in schools.
Many schools working through this programme have
achieved energy reductions of 10% or more and gained a
better understanding how they use their energy and
water. The document is a key resource and reference
guide, acting as a useful assessment method to help
you gain national accreditation for your efforts.
15 schools in Trafford are currently registered on the
Sustainable Learning award programme.
The Caterpillar Eco Awards – run by Caterpillar
Logistics Services (UK) Ltd
Contact john Gillespie on 0161-776-5281 or
jdgill@cat.com
(closing date for 2009 is 26th March) The POD for Greener Schools Award
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www.jointhepod.org/awards/default
- How would you like to win up to £5,000 to help your
school to become greener? EDF Energy’s Programme for
Greener Schools is an interactive programme designed
to show children, teachers and parents how they can
make real and practical changes to their energy and
water use in school and at home. The Ashden Award
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www.ashdenawards.org/school_award
The Ashden Awards bring inspiring sustainable energy
solutions to the forefront in the UK and developing
world and help ensure that they are spread more
widely. From an entrepreneur rolling out solar power
across rural India to a school adopting clean energy
and green learning in England, the winners are
passionate about bringing change to their communities
and the planet. The National Energy Efficiency
Awards - www.energyawards.org.uk
The National Energy Efficiency Awards are run by UK
CEED, a charity promoting sustainable development
policies and actions, demonstrating that the
implementation of voluntary energy efficiency
practices can be cost effective. The Nature Detectives Award
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www.naturedetectives.org.uk/schools/award
This new initiative launched in 2008 by the Woodland
Trust offers schools the opportunity to bring the
great outdoors and green issues into the classroom
with a range of resources and a new award scheme. The
Green Tree Schools Award scheme rewards schools every
time they participate in inspirational learning
events, projects or initiatives provided the Woodland
Trust.
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