Download our full CPA Climate And Sustainability Action Plan
Our Commitment to Climate Action and Sustainability
At Charlton Park Academy, we recognise that addressing climate change and promoting sustainability is not only an environmental imperative but also a crucial educational responsibility. This Climate and Sustainability Action Plan reflects our commitment to preparing our pupils for a world increasingly impacted by climate change, whilst also taking practical steps to reduce our environmental footprint and create a more sustainable learning environment.
Alignment with DfE Guidance
This action plan is developed in accordance with the DfE’s Sustainability and Climate Change Strategy, which sets out four main aims by 2030:
- Climate education: preparing pupils for a world impacted by climate change through learning and practical experience.
- Net zero: reducing emissions from education buildings and providing opportunities for pupils to get involved in the transition to net zero.
Why This Matters to Charlton Park Academy
Educational Excellence and Pupil Preparation
Climate education will offer our young people a better understanding of climate change and connection to nature. Through this action plan, we will ensure our pupils gain knowledge and practical experience that prepares them for the challenges and opportunities of living in a climate-changed world. By embedding sustainability across our curriculum and school operations, we’re equipping our students with the knowledge, skills, and values they need to become responsible global citizens.
Operational Efficiency and Financial Sustainability
Taking steps to reduce our energy use is especially important, as this can help us cut costs. Changes to everyday behaviour in school, such as reminding people to turn off lights or checking our heating settings, won’t cost us anything but can make a significant difference to our budget. In the current climate of tight school budgets, sustainable practices can help us redirect resources towards teaching and learning.
Community Leadership
As a school in Greenwich, we have an opportunity to demonstrate environmental leadership within our local community.
Whole-School Approach
The DfE expects all schools to have a climate action plan in place covering: decarbonisation, adaptation and resilience, improving the environment and biodiversity, and climate education and green careers. Our plan takes a comprehensive approach, recognising that sustainability must be embedded in everything we do – from our curriculum and teaching practices to our procurement decisions and building management.
Pupil Voice and Engagement
This action plan recognises the importance of involving our pupils in climate action. Pupil voice is crucial and Student Leaders will have a say in the school priorities aligned with this area. This will help us narrow down our focus and offer our pupils the opportunity for climate leadership.
Our Commitment
Through this Climate and Sustainability Action Plan, Charlton Park Academy commits to:
- Embedding sustainability across our curriculum to ensure all pupils develop climate literacy and understanding.
- Reducing our carbon footprint through practical measures in energy use, waste management, and procurement.
- Creating a greener school environment that enhances biodiversity and connects pupils with nature.
- Preparing pupils for green careers and the transition to a net-zero economy.
- Leading by example in our local community and demonstrating that sustainable practices are achievable and beneficial
This is not simply about compliance with government expectations – it’s about our responsibility to our pupils, our community, and future generations. By taking action now, we’re creating a better learning environment today whilst preparing our pupils to thrive in the sustainable world of tomorrow.
Download our full CPA Climate And Sustainability Action Plan
