Building a culture of trust
TRUST – ‘Having a firm belief in the reliability, truth, or ability of someone’ (Oxford Dictionary). Trust is crucial in building a healthy culture, effective…
Sustainability
Sustainability is the avoidance of the depletion of natural resources in order to maintain an ecological balance.
Sustainability means meeting our own needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. In addition to natural resources, we also need social and economic resources.
Sustainability is a societal goal with three dimensions: the environmental, economic and social dimension. This concept can be used to guide decisions at the global, national and at the individual consumer level.
Sustainability Education is often referred to as Education for Sustainable Development (ESD), which has been defined as: UNESCO, 2014. “Education for Sustainable Development allows every human being to acquire the knowledge, skills, attitudes and values necessary to shape a sustainable future.
NCC wins through to become a Finalist in two prestigious Beacon Awards
New City College has made it through as a Finalist in two prestigious Association of Colleges (AoC) Beacon Awards for its work on sustainability and for the…
New sustainable technology course for plumbers and heating engineers launches at The Sheffield College
A new course to upskill South Yorkshire plumbers and heating engineers in sustainable technology has launched at The Sheffield College. The free air source heat…
Closing the Green Skills Gap: A Training Solution
Over the next few weeks, FE providers nationally will be working on project plans using the Local Skills Improvement Fund (LSIF) that has been recently…
Wildlife project created by Askham Bryan College students is shortlisted for award
Askham Bryan College students’ efforts to protect insects have been recognised in a new award scheme championing projects across the British Isles that restore wildlife.…
Get ready for an exhilarating adventure with the School of Coding’s electrifying Turing Scheme in Mumbai!
School of Coding achieves another triumph with their second Turing Trip to Mumbai, India, in collaboration with Parallax Labs The world of coding is vast,…
Askham Bryan College students and staff encouraged to support new reusable cups scheme
Askham Bryan College students and staff are being urged to support a new scheme by reducing the number of single use drinks cups that are…
learndirect Certifies as a B Corp to Join Top 3 Best Online Education Businesses
learndirect’s mission to empower people to better their lives through online education has led to B Corp Certification, propelling them into the top 3 certified…
Leading training provider launches sustainability strategy in Zero Waste Week
Award-winning, pan Wales training provider Cambrian Training is celebrating Zero Waste Week from September 4-8 and has published its own Sustainability Strategy. Based in Welshpool, Cambrian Training…
Going Green: What Support is Available for Educators Navigating Sustainability?
Charlotte Bonner and Maddie Booth discuss the growing availability of continuous professional development opportunities for educators seeking to embed sustainability into their professional practice. The…
