Eco-Schools England is delighted to announce that, thanks to our continued partnership with the Bupa Foundation, we will once again be offering free Eco-Schools training throughout the 2025–2026 academic year.
These sessions are open to any adult working in a school, college, or nursery in England, and are designed to equip educators with practical advice, inspiring ideas, and real-life examples to support youth-led environmental action and embed sustainability into everyday learning.
We offer tailored training for two distinct settings:
- Schools and Colleges
- Nurseries and Early Years Settings
Each setting includes three unique sessions, carefully designed to meet the needs of educators at different stages of their Eco-Schools journey.
Explore session details and register for free below.
School and College Training
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Session 1 takes place during the Autumn Term and provides an overview of the Eco-Schools programme. It includes guidance on forming an Eco-Committee, completing an Environmental Review, and developing an Action Plan that is both impactful and manageable. This session is an hour long, beginning at 16:15.
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Session 2 takes place during the Spring Term and offers an opportunity to reconnect and reflect. It includes advice on embedding environmental issues into learning, extending activities into the local community, and reflecting on your progress. This session is an hour long, beginning at 16:15.
Dates and registration details will be released on Monday 1st December 2025. Further information will be included in December’s newsletter.
Session 3 takes place during the Summer Term, just ahead of the Green Flag application window, which opens on May 1st. This session provides practical advice on completing your application and insight into the assessment process. This session is 30 minutes long, beginning at 16:15.
Dates and registration details will be released on Wednesday 1st April 2026. Further information will be included in April’s newsletter.
Nursery and Early Years Training
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Session 1 This session takes place in Autumn, providing an introduction to our Eco-Schools Early Years pathway, designed especially for nurseries. It contains plenty of ideas for setting up an Eco-Club, completing a site review, and engaging children in environmental learning and activities. This session is an hour long, beginning at 16:15.
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Session 2 takes place at the beginning of 2026, spotlighting steps 4-7 of the Eco-Schools: Early Years’ framework. It contains advice on improving the sustainability of your setting, involving your local community in your environmental actions, and reflecting on your eco-activities with children in your Eco-Club. This session is an hour long, beginning at 16:15.
Dates and registration details will be released on Monday 1st December 2025. Further information will be included in December’s newsletter.
Session 3 takes place just before the Green Flag application window opens on May 1st. It provides advice on completing your Green Flag application and what to expect during the assessment process. This session is 30 minutes long, beginning at 16:15.
Dates and registration details will be released on Wednesday 1st April 2026. Further information will be included in April’s newsletter.
