Climate & nature for schools

There is now a range of range of support available to schools across Herefordshire.

Climate Action Plans: free support from Let's Go Zero

Did you know the Department for Education (DfE) now expects all schools to have a Climate Action Plan?

Herefordshire schools can now take advantage of a free Climate action Advisor service from Let's Go Zero. This includes support to develop your school's Climate Action Plan. Find out more and sign up on the Let’s Go Zero webpages.

In addition, all schools across Herefordshire are welcome to join our termly online working group meetings, hosted by Let's Go Zero. Hear top tips and inspiring stories from fellow teachers, and find out about great resources that champion schools' sustainability efforts.

You can also watch our 'Get started with your school climate action plan' webinar below, and request a downloadable climate action plan template by emailing climate@herefordshire.gov.uk

Herefordshire Council support

Whether you're looking to increase active travel, reduce energy use or find educational materials, Herefordshire Council offers a wide range of resources and support for schools Sustainability in schools resources – Herefordshire Council

Inspiration from around the county

Discover what other schools have been doing on the community snapshots page.

If your school has taken action on climate or nature, we’d love to hear what you’ve been doing, and share your experiences with other schools. Our contact details are below.

Getting started & next steps

To find out more about any of the local support that is available for your school, simply get in touch with us at climate@herefordshire.gov.uk

Webinars for schools

Watch or listen to our webinar for Herefordshire schools on getting started with a Climate Action Plan, and the resources available from Herefordshire Council and Let's Go Zero.

Watch or listen to our webinar for Herefordshire schools that provides more information about the support available from Let’s Go Zero and Herefordshire Council.

Ashperton Primary school students digging the ground

Wildflower meadow at Ashperton Primary Academy offers benefits to students and biodiversity

Find out more as Head teacher Chris Bandfield and Deputy Head Caroline Bullock tell us about the exciting projects and plans on the horizon for Ashperton Primary Academy

Staunton on Wye Primary

Staunton-on-Wye Primary School is proud to hold one of the longest running Eco-School Green Flags. The school engages all children through education and action by hosting Eco days which

Whitecross school students holding says no to plastic banner

Whitecross High School says no to single-use plastic

At Whitecross High School, a passionate, student-led eco team has been on a mission to reduce plastic waste within the school.