Green Space
Welcome to Green Space – Friday 2 May 2025
In March 2025 the DfE published the interim findings of the Curriculum and Assessment Review. It states that, as a result of rapid social, environmental and technological change, the curriculum needs to have a greater focus upon on sustainability and climate science (along with digital and media literacy). Children and young people also told researchers that they want more applied knowledge and skills that will equip them for later life. This will be a life where climate change will impact every family, business and organisation across the globe.
Schools are at the centre of communities and have a responsibility to model good, equitable and sustainable citizenship and be agents of change. Teachers have a responsibility to develop climate literacy, whatever their subject or phase to equip them for life. Green Space is designed to be both a one-day conference and an open resource to support you beyond PGCE, recognising that many trainees need to develop their knowledge before embarking upon teaching. We hope that you will enjoy the day and that it equips you to develop excellent practice in this field.
Jake Lever
Assistant Professor