Schools
Resources and helpful information for schools.
On this page we’re signposting some of the most useful and relevant organisations and online teaching resources and materials for schools in relation to our objectives at The Living Coast:
- Conserve and enhance nature
- Support sustainable human development
- Promote environmental awareness, knowledge, learning and engagement
Get in touch
If you are organising events, activities or projects in your school that you want to share with others in the biosphere we want to hear from you.
We’d also like to hear about resources you’ve found useful in your school for teaching young people about nature, conservation, environmental awareness and sustainable human development.
Resources
UNESCO
Biosphere Reserves are part of the wider UNESCO programme which aims to support global peace through international co-operation of education, the sciences and culture, and delivering the Sustainable Development Goals. They also lead the global Education for Sustainable Development Programme.
Suitable for: all ages
Youth program website
Education for Sustainable Development website
Our City Our World
Our City Our World works with schools in Brighton & Hove on a whole school, whole city approach to sustainability and climate change. The strategy aims to:
• Develop an integrated environmental education curriculum, gradually and systematically ‘greening’ the curriculum and supporting the development of green skills
• Develop school organisational systems and practices which support sustainability and the councils Carbon Neutral 2030 targets
• Enable children and young people to develop a close connection with nature and in particular our local biosphere
• Empower children and young people and their families to become changemakers both personally and collectively
Suitable for: all ages
Teach the Future teachers’ network
This Teachers Network – created by Teach The Future – is a place for teachers across the UK to share resources and have chats with other teachers interested in Climate Education.
Suitable for: all ages
Green United
Green United works with pupils in primary and secondary schools in Lewes, East Sussex supporting young people in taking action to make the world a better and more sustainable place.
Suitable for: primary & secondary
John Muir Award
The John Muir Award encourages people of all backgrounds to connect with, enjoy and care for wild places.
The Award is inclusive, accessible and non-competitive, though should challenge each participant.  It encourages awareness and responsibility for the natural environment through a structured yet adaptable scheme, in a spirit of fun, adventure and exploration.
Suitable for: all ages & family group option
Sussex Wildlife Trust
The Sussex Wildlife Trust provides environmental education and teacher training to encourage the enjoyment and understanding of wildlife through life-long learning. Activities and games are designed to support aspects of the National Curriculum, but also to inspire participants to protect the natural world around them.
Suitable for: all ages
Rampion Visitor Centre
The Rampion Windfarm Visitor Centre is an exciting and interactive educational experience for children and adults of all ages. The Centre offers free group visits and workshops for schools.
Suitable for: all ages
Veolia Materials Recovery
School children can now find out about waste and all sorts of materials that end up in the bin that could be recycled, thanks to Veolia’s new Schools Pack. The aim is to get kids thinking about where things need to go to be recycled or reused instead of throwing it away.
Suitable for: all ages
Southern Water
Southern Water offer resources for teachers and students of all ages to learn more about water.
Suitable for: all ages including youth
Brighton Waste House
Available for group visits, the Brighton Waste House at Brighton University’s City Campus is Europe’s first public building made entirely from material thrown away or not wanted. Learn how everyday materials can be reimagined to maintain valuable resources.
Suitable for: secondary +
Shoreham Beach Marine Education Programme
Shoreham Beach Local Nature Reserve marine education programme, investigating vegetated shingle habitat, rock pooling, dynamic coastal processes and amazing maritime history. Additional CPD workshops and outreach sessions ‘Seashore to Classroom’ can be delivered in schools and beaches across Sussex. Suitable for all ages
Suitable for: all ages
Brighton Beach School
The aim of Brighton Beach School is to educate and impassion children about their local coastal environment, through investigation, creative activities and coastal games. They work with local schools.
Suitable for: school age
Man and the Biosphere Youth network
This network for young people across the world supports engagement and early career opportunities in the Man and the Biosphere programme’s global objectives: conservation, sustainable development, learning and awareness.
Suitable for: youth 18 – 30
Schools Without Walls
Schools Without Walls champions high quality learning outside of the classroom for all young people by providing opportunities for children and young people to get outdoors to enjoy, appreciate and learn. They offer a wide range of creative and innovative outdoor learning opportunities to connect with nature, be more active, be creative and have fun.
Suitable for: all ages
Eco Young and Engaged
The E.Y.E. Project brings schools & young people in West Sussex together to focus on the importance of caring for our planet. The Project aims to raise sustainability awareness and encourage young people’s interest in the environment through fun and educational activities available at our Eco-Summit events across West Sussex.
Suitable for: 7 – 24 years
Stanmer Park family learning
A family learning resource pack specific to Stanmer Park has been created to help families explore Stanmer and other local parks.
Suitable for: all ages
South Downs National Park
The National Park provides schools resources, grants – particularly to help with travel costs for schools, teacher training and access to a wide network of providers via its Education Team, to help local children connect with nature.
Suitable for: all ages
ONCA Gallery Curiosity Club
After school club for East Brighton area creating student-led inquiry into how science, technology and art can equip young people with tools to help each other and the world.
Suitable for: all ages
Blueprint circular schools
Blueprint is a European funded project supporting the development of a local circular economy. Brighton & Hove City Council are part of Blueprint and delivering a Circular Schools project alongside Brighton & Hove Environmental Education.
The Aquifer Partnership
The Aquifer Partnership can deliver learning sessions for schools to engage the next generation in the importance of ground water and where our local drinking water comes from. They are also working with local schools to create raingardens in school grounds.
Suitable for: all ages
ThoughtBox
The ThoughtBox programme aims to support learning in schools to be focused on making sense of the world around us by helping us feel connected to ourselves, society and the natural world, with particular attention paid to addressing eco-anxiety.
Suitable for: all ages
Low Carbon trust
Low Carbon trust offer education days for schools and colleges, with a wide range of activities such as: making things with recycled materials, green wood-working, organic gardening or activities relating to the sustainability issues embodied in the Earthship Brighton project.
Suitable for: all ages
Sustrans
Sustrans work with schools across the region, supporting pupils to cycle to school by running regular bike rides and inspiring young people to travel actively.
Suitable for: all ages
