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Schools can address energy efficiency and renewable energy through the Eco-schools Programme.

These publications should also prove useful.

Blue Arrow Green Day - a climate change activitiy kit for schools (364 KB)

Blue Arrow Sample Energy Policy (Word 34 KB)

Blue Arrow Assessing the energy use in your building (116 KB)

Blue Arrow A whole school approach to reducing carbon footprint (1.3 MB)

Blue Arrow Practical Energy Management (1.4 MB)

Blue Arrow Schools - sector overview (1.0 MB)

Blue Arrow S3 self evaluation tool (1.1 MB)

Blue Arrow Schools Out of Hours Checklist

Blue Arrow Schools Energy Checklist

Blue Arrow Energy Matrix

Blue Arrow A Bursar's guide to sustainable school operation

Blue Arrow A governor's guide to sustainable schools


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For further information on energy, the following websites should also prove useful.

Blue Arrow Energy Saving Trust
Energy Saving Trust. Advice on energy efficiency, renewable energy and energy saving products.

Blue Arrow N Power Education Resources
NPower education resources for ages 4-7 years, 7-11 years, 11-14 years, 14-16 years. Includes teachers' notes, pupil worksheets and on-line interactive resources.

Blue Arrow CREATE School Resources
CREATE offers a range of downloadable resources and teaching materials on energy for primary and secondary schools.

Blue Arrow European Commission - Bright Ideas for Energy Education
Kids-corner website that highlights a variety of activities designed to stimulate children’s enthusiasm for energy saving, renewable energy and sustainable mobility. Provides a collection of mini case studies and links providing simple ideas that can be replicated in schools across Europe.

For further information or to tell us about any energy projects your school is already running, please contact the Climate Change Team by emailing climatechange@warwickshire.gov.uk


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