SEEF has a history of working with Swansea schools to promote ESDGC.  SEEF has delivered several conferences in the last 5 years as well as Teacher Evenings.  The purpose of these events is to disseminate national as well as local initiatives.  SEEF has written a number of publications for use in schools.  See SEEF Schools Publications PDF's available. 

SWANSEA SUSTAINABLE SCHOOLS SCHEME (4S's)

 is a locally produced guide to ESDGC in Schools.  It was written under the headings of Energy and Water, Global Citizenship, Biodiversity, School Grounds and Buildings, Food and Farming, Animal Welfare, Transport and Waste and Litter.   It complements Eco and Healthy schools and is a step by step guide to achieving sustainabilty in schools.  It gives schools a structure to work with and an award systen which keeps Schools ESDGC profile on a high footing throughout the school year.  Contact details are available of local ESDGC Educators to help with implementing the Scheme.  Workshops, visits and teaching sessions about different aspects of the Scheme are available.

22nd February - 7th March Fairtrade Fortnight 2010 

If you are working towards the Fairtrade Schools Award your school needs to hold an event during Fairtrade Fortnight as part of Goal 5.  If you have already been successful in achieving the award, events in Fairtrade Fortnight count towards your renewal and can help you to get the message out to your community.  Go to www.fairtrade.org.uk/schools for more information.