Certificate in the Role of the Designated Sustainability and Climate Education Governor

As part of the DfE’s sustainability and climate change strategy and the National Climate Education Action Plan, school and college governors have a responsibility to ensure compliance and should appropriately challenge the headteacher and the senior leadership team to ensure the school or college is meeting its obligations om climate education and sustainability.

Delivered by our subject matter expert, John Rees, this course provides you with all the knowledge you require regarding the position in question; their responsibilities, the focus of their work, and the expectations put upon them by the DfE.

Please note: This course consists of learning through video, task completion and further reading/research. Please consider this when planning and allocating your time. To successfully understand and achieve the objectives of the course, learners are expected to engage in all aspects of the learning process to ensure they can successfully apply the knowledge and skills they have gained in their own setting.

Designed in-line with the following policies: 

• Sustainability and climate change strategy

Important note for non-UK learners: Although this course reflects best practice principles and might be useful for learners outside the UK, please note that it is based solely on UK guidance and legislation. Please make sure you also adhere to relevant legislation applicable in your own country.