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Introduction A letter from

our guest editor
With its focus on meaningful, skills-based learning and developing
ethically informed citizens, the Curriculum for Wales is a perfect fit
with the Eco-Schools programme. From climate action to biodiversity
and waste reduction, there are lots of ways to bring these topics to Sharon Pascoe
life in the classroom, and beyond. As we mark Wales Climate Week,
it’s the perfect time to reflect on how schools can connect learning Keep Wales Tidy Trustee
with real-world action for the planet.

By linking Eco-Schools activities with the curriculum, schools can
make the most of cross-curricular learning, support key skills I’m Sharon Pascoe, Headteacher at to action projects, the Eco-Schools
development, and involve the whole school community. It’s a great Fochriw Primary in Caerphilly and curriculum nurtures curiosity and
way to ensure all staff and learners can play a part in creating positive recently appointed trustee at Keep moral discernment.
change for the planet, while also enriching their learning experience. Wales Tidy!
This special, slightly bigger edition is packed with practical ideas and We are a proud Platinum Eco-School
inspiring examples to help you connect Eco-Schools action with your I am really proud of the work that and recent winner of Climate
curriculum planning. our school has done to embed Challenge Cymru in the Fix our

climate and sustainability education Climate category. I am a huge
throughout the curriculum and in all advocate for enabling every learner
age groups. The Eco-Schools to take action for a more positive
Contents programme aligns robustly with the environment and to understand
Curriculum for Wales, empowering their role in creating a more
Turning environmental learning into positive action learners to become ambitious, sustainable Wales, enhancing their
capable learners; ethical, informed sense of ‘cynefin’ and rooting their
Accessible Environmental Education for All
citizens; enterprising, creative environmental learning in their local
Climate Challenge Cymru 2026 contributors; and healthy, confident community. In this way, Eco-Schools
individuals! Central to Science and does more than develop knowledge,
Tidy Wales Awards
Technology learners ask, “Just understanding and skills it develops
Reading suggestions because we can, does that mean we ethically conscious, grounded
should?” embedding ethical learners empowered to take
An update to the Recycling Regulations
reflection into scientific endeavours. meaningful ecological action.
What’s coming up?
Through the seven-step framework,
Support
ranging from environmental reviews