ACTION! The 8 Doorways

National Framework for Sustainable Schools
The 8 doorways

The Department for Education (DfE) suggests a framework for Sustainable Schools, with 8 doorways to help schools make progress. Hampshire County Council has arranged information about local support for schools under the 8 doorways on this web site.

* DfE Sustainable Schools web site

The following is a common process that schools have found to be successful:

Commitment from Senior Management & Governing Body
Sustainable School Policy
Action team – students, teacher, governor, caretaker, bursar or admin officer
Choose an action area
Check help available under Action! on this web site

What could you aim for?

You may wish to register for an Eco-Schools award and follow the process suggested on the web site.