Climate Ed Action
A free, volunteer-led workshop programme supporting pupils to understand climate change and take practical action.
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Overview
A free, volunteer-led workshop programme supporting pupils to understand climate change and take practical action. Sessions are designed to be fun, interactive and inspiring, helping pupils engage with real-world issues in a positive, solution-focused way.
What’s included
• A series of 5 1-hour workshops delivered weekly (can be reduced down if necessary).
• Designed for 1 class at a time (up to 30 students) in Years 4–6.
• Delivered in-school by local, trained, DBS-checked volunteers with expertise in climate change.
Why schools choose this programme
• Supports the Department for Education’s Climate Action Plan requirements
• Builds pupils’ understanding of global issues and sustainability
• Develops oracy skills and supports the Ofsted Personal Development framework
• Fully funded
What schools and pupils say
“Invaluable and should be taught in every primary school.” – St Paul’s Primary, Whitechapel
“Ofsted were intrigued and impressed with the opportunities it gave children to deepen their understanding of the world.” – St Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary, Westminster
“I want to do these workshops for the rest of my life!” – Pupil
“I would rate it 1,000,000 out of five.” – Pupil
Details
- Curriculum links
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- England primary science curriculum: Living things and their habitats
- England primary science curriculum: Earth and space
- Scotland primary science curriculum: Sciences
- Northern Ireland primary science curriculum: Science and technology
- Wales primary science curriculum : The world around us
- Biology: Structure and function of living organisms
- Biology
- Sciences - Planet earth: Biodiversity and interdependence
- Sciences - Planet earth
- Sciences - Organisms and health: Interdependence of plants and animals
- Sciences - Earth and universe
- Group size
- Whole class
- Participation level
- Hands-on
- Duration
- Multi-session - set days
- Cost
- Free
- Location
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In-school
- London
- North West
- South East
- South West
- West Midlands
- Yorkshire and the Humber
Learning outcomes
- Improve engagement, interest or enjoyment in STEM subjects
- Attainment and progress
- Improve awareness and aspirations for STEM-related study and careers
Frameworks
EqualEx
- Introduce and Inspire
- Investigate and Explore
Essential skills
The essential skills every young person needs to succeed in education and their future career. Find out more at the Skills Builder Partnership. This experience builds the following skills:
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Enrichment framework
- 5 - An accessible and engagement enrichment offer
