Sustainability

At Tanworth in Arden C of E Primary School, sustainability is rooted in our Christian values, particularly stewardship, responsibility and care for God’s creation. We are committed to ensuring that pupils develop a strong understanding of their role in protecting the environment, both now and for the future. Our approach is guided by our School Climate Action Plan, which sets out clear, realistic actions to reduce our environmental impact while enriching pupils’ learning and experiences across the curriculum.

Sustainability is woven thoughtfully through school life and learning. Pupils explore environmental issues through subjects such as Science, Geography, Design Technology and RE, alongside practical experiences through Forest School, OPAL play and enrichment activities. We actively encourage pupil leadership through our Eco Warriors, enabling children to take ownership of sustainability initiatives and model positive environmental behaviour. We also work with external partners, including Let’s Go Zero, to ensure our approach reflects best practice and supports continuous improvement.

Our approach to sustainability is closely linked to our identity as a Church of England school. Through this work, pupils are encouraged to live out the values of stewardship, by caring for God’s creation; dignity, by understanding how environmental issues affect people differently across the world; and hope, by recognising that positive action, however small, can contribute to a fairer and more sustainable future. Sustainability therefore supports both academic learning and pupils’ spiritual, moral and social development.

Progress against the Climate Action Plan is reviewed regularly to ensure actions remain effective, realistic and responsive to the needs of the school and its community.

Intent
Our intent is to ensure that all pupils:

• Understand their responsibility to care for the environment as part of Christian stewardship
• Develop knowledge of climate change, sustainability and biodiversity
• Are empowered to take informed, practical action within school and beyond

Implementation
This is delivered through:

• A whole‑school Climate Action Plan
• Curriculum links embedded across subjects and year groups
• Pupil leadership through the Eco Warriors
• Practical initiatives such as energy monitoring, biodiversity projects and sustainable play
• Ongoing professional development and external support

Impact
As a result:

• Pupils demonstrate strong awareness of environmental issues and sustainable choices
• Children actively contribute to improving the school environment
• Sustainability enhances learning, wellbeing and responsibility
• The school continues to reduce its environmental impact in measurable ways

• Eco Warriors meet regularly to lead sustainability activities and share learning with the wider school
• Pupils monitor energy use and learn how tools such as thermal imaging cameras and light meters support energy efficiency
• Biodiversity is promoted through wildlife surveys, habitat improvements and Forest School learning
• Sustainability themes are embedded in curriculum topics, including climate, habitats, resources and global responsibility
• A developing Sensory Garden, led by the Eco Warriors, supports biodiversity, wellbeing and inclusive play as part of OPAL
• Whole‑school initiatives such as uniform reuse, recycling education and charity collections reduce waste and encourage reuse
• Partnerships with organisations such as Let’s Go Zero support staff knowledge and long‑term planning

We value the support of parents and carers in helping pupils develop sustainable habits both in school and at home.