18 January 2011

Sustainable Schools Programme to be extended across Leeds
A programme designed to teach children and young people how to live greener and more eco-friendly lives is to be launched in schools across Leeds.

The Leeds Sustainable Schools Framework, which aims to educate pupils about protecting the environment and reducing the impact that everyday life has on it, is designed to support schools and give children and young people the skills, attitudes and knowledge to live more sustainable lives.

Education Leeds and Leeds City Council has set a target for all schools in the city to be outstanding sustainable schools by 2020. To launch the initiative, the head teacher at Weetwood Primary School, Tarsem Wyatt, will be joined by Councillor Judith Blake, the executive board member for children's services, and Dr Ian Cameron, director of public health at NHS Leeds, to highlight the importance of sustainability work in schools and to show their support for the programme.

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