We provide a number of training courses throughout the year suitable for all staff in school . The majority of our courses are available to any school and are delivered virtually or face to face in Leeds. We also have a number of eLearning modules available. All our training is bookable via Leeds for Learning Link.
We are also able to provide some of our courses as whole staff training for your setting. Please e mail schoolwellbeing@leeds.gov.uk if you would like to discuss this option.
Climate Action Countdown: Wednesday 26 June: Exploring Eco-anxiety
Did you know that 1 in 3 young people in Britain are scared (33%), sad (34%) or pessimistic (34%) about climate change, with 28% feeling “overwhelmed”?
Exciting opportunity for Young people aged 14-25 to join the West Yorkshire Youth Commission
The Youth Commission provides young people the opportunity to support, challenge and inform the work of the West Yorkshire Violence Reduction Partnership exploring urgent issues affecting young people in West Yorkshire, such as the root causes of violence, exploitation and knife crime etc.
Healthy Schools Bulletin available to download now
Every half term we produce a Healthy Schools bulletin for schools. The bulletin includes lots of useful information, updates, links and training information that may be of use to professionals working in schools and settings with a focus on PSHE, SEMH, Healthy Eating and Physical Activity.
This is also available to be sent directly to your inbox if you have an account on our Leeds for Learning website.
DfE short survey on Sustainability issues in education - closes 7th Feb
Opportunity to contribute to the research to understand how a Digital Support Hub might support education settings to progress with sustainability in school.
Leeds Secondary Schools Students’ Eco Forum 25th March 2024
Are you supporting students working on climate education/environmental issues at a Secondary School in Leeds?
Do you think your school could contribute further to Child Friendly Leeds Wish 5: ‘Everyone takes more action to protect the environment from climate change’?
Would you be interested in bringing your students to an event at Leeds Civic Hall to celebrate successes and share ideas at Leeds Secondary Schools Students’ Eco Forum on Monday 25th March 2024?
If the answer is 'yes' to all, or some, of the above then you will need to register your interest for the event by emailing hannah@leedsdec.org.uk by Friday 22nd December at the latest.
WATCH THE EARTHSHOT PRIZE AWARDS 2023!
On Tuesday 7th November, this years’ winners of the Earthshot awards were celebrated and awarded their prizes. You can see all the 2023 winners on The Earthshot Prize - YouTube
OVO Foundation Nature Prize
Schools can win a cash prize of £200 or £1,000 to implement a community nature project, creating a wild and wonderful space with plenty of learning opportunities.
Recycle Week 2023 – come and get involved!
Recycle Week 2023 starts Monday 16th October celebrating ‘The Big Recycling Hunt’ to find the often missed recyclable items in the home.
Clean Air Day 15th June 2023
Air pollution is the biggest environmental threat in the UK contributing to over 20,200 respiratory and cardiovascular hospital admissions in the UK, with 54 of every 1000 deaths that occur in Leeds attributed to air pollution.
Tesco Announces £5m in Funding for Schools Across the UK
Funding to support the provision of healthy food and physical activities for schoolchildren.
DfE Climate in Education Snapshot - March 2023 Update
The next issue of the DfE Climate in Education Snapshot is now available
Just click on the link above to view.
Don't miss Outdoor Classroom Day 2023
Thursday 18th May is the next planned Outdoor Classroom Day - a global movement, led by Learning through Landscapes and Action Funder, to Inspire and celebrate outdoor learning though making time outdoors a part of every child's day.
Tell us why you choose to teach outdoors
We need your help
Learning through Landscapes wants to inspire as many teachers as possible to take lessons outdoors but recognises that outdoor learning can seem daunting at first. In January, they're writing a series of blog posts encouraging teachers who are new to outdoor learning to give it a try in 2023 - and they need your help!complete the survey
DfE Climate in Education Snapshot - December 2022 Update
The next issue of DfE’s Climate in Education Snapshot - December 2022 is now available at https://sway.office.com/orMpQd4WYLAe8TAW?ref=Link&loc=play
The 2022 West Yorkshire Mayor’s Innovation Prize is here
A call to all passionate and creative young people of West Yorkshire who want to address key challenges facing us all and to be in with a chance of winning a share of a £10,000 cash prize to turn your ideas into a business.