Eco-Schools in Edinburgh

Find out more about how the Eco-Schools programme works:

• The Nine Topics
• The Seven Elements
  

Find out about Eco-Schools related:

• Competitions
• Events
• Training
• Funding opportunities
• Latest figures

View the latest:

• local neighbourhood information to find out what local schools are doing and who can help you with eco work in your area. This resource provides you with a one stop shop for locally relevant information for each of the nine topics.
• newsletters

Background

Eco-Schools offers nursery (including child and family centres) , primary, secondary and special schools a recognised award programme for promoting environmental awareness and action throughout the whole school.  Eco-Schools supports the four capacities of education as highlighted in a Curriculum for Excellence The overall aim is to involve the whole school and members of the local community in developing an understanding of the environment and embedding this in school life.

Becoming an Eco-School is achieved through an award scheme that recognises schools that make a commitment to continuously improve their environmental performance.  There are three levels of award, bronze, silver and green flag. Full details of the awards structure, and details of how to apply can be found at Eco-Schools Scotland

Support Available

Support for Eco-Schools in Edinburgh is free for all local authority, independent and partner provider schools and nurseries in Edinburgh. We are available to answer questions, for in-house training, eco-committee meetings, green flag advice and one to one progress meetings in schools.

Eco-Schools bronze award criteria (197 kB)

Eco-Schools silver award criteria (198 kB)

Eco-Schools green flag criteria (122 kB)