From October 2008 as part of the European Energy Performance of Buildings Directive all state schools with a floor area of over 1000m2 are required to display a certificate which rates their energy use on a scale of A – G.
The new Display Energy Certificate (DEC) looks like the A-G rating you would expect to see when purchasing a new Fridge or Freezer. It is part of the Green Flag criteria to include your DEC with your application form.
If you don't have a certificate yet don't panic. Local Authorities around the country are developing certificates for their own buildings (including Schools).
By contacting your authority, you can find out when they are likely to be implimented in your area. If you have difficulty please give the team a call on 01942 612621 for more advice.
Whether you are applying for a Green Flag for the first time or renewing your Green Flag status, the application process is the same (with the exception of an additional section for reapplications).
As part of your Green Flag application you are asked to list evidence in support of your statements or answers. Please make sure that this evidence exists, but do not do anything with it at this stage – as long as you know where to find it if needed!
Please send in only two copies (double-sided) of the Green Flag application form and the few documents specifically requested! Two copies of each document, double-sided.
To apply for a Green Flag, please send your completed application form and enclosures to:
Eco-Schools
Keep Britain Tidy
Elizabeth House
The Pier
Wigan
WN3 4EX
If your school is in Northern Ireland please send your completed Green Flag application form and enclosures to:
Eco-Schools Northern Ireland
PO Box 43
Ballymoney
BT53 9AE
Alternatively you can email your application to eco-schools@keepbritaintidy.org
There are no deadlines for submission of applications and you may submit your assessment form at any time during the school year. However, please note that we currently receive the majority of applications during the very busy spring months of April, May and June, and July. Applying during these months may result in a delay in your application being assessed.
Your assessment form and enclosures will be acknowledged and processed by the Eco-Schools office. Your school will be contacted so that a suitable date for a visit can be arranged. During this visit the assessor may ask to see some or all of the evidence referred to in your application form, and will wish to be able to talk with both children and staff about their level of involvement in the scheme.
Following a successful visit, you will receive a confirmation letter, certificate and Green Flag.
If your application is unsuccessful, the form will be returned to you with an explanation, and some guidance as to how a resubmission may succeed; recommendations for progress will be provided.
Click below to download Green Flag application form