Certificate in Sustainability and Climate Education for Staff

As part of the DfE’s sustainability and climate change strategy and the National Climate Education Action Plan, it’s important that teachers have the appropriate knowledge and skills in climate education so that they have confidence as well as capability to teach about climate change.

Delivered by our subject matter expert, John Rees, this course provides you with the knowledge and skills you need to understand your role and responsibilities with respect to teaching about climate change and engaging pupils in climate education and sustainability in line with DfE guidance.

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.