FREE SCHOOL WORKSHOPS

Climate change is one of the biggest threats to young people’s future,  but shockingly it is not a compulsory element of the National Curriculum until Key Stage 4 (GCSE level). 

In a 2020 survey of primary and secondary school teachers by Teach the Future, 90% of teachers agreed or strongly agreed that climate change education should be compulsory in all schools. However, many reported feeling unable to incorporate this subject in their lessons due to being overstretched and lack of expertise.

We are therefore delighted to be able to offer our FREE school workshop programme for children from 4 to 18 years old across Cornwall and Devon. See an overview of our Workshop here.

See below introduction to one of the best received activities from our education workshops - The Toilet Roll of Time.

Based on the research of environmental scientist Hayley Hill and developed in partnership with climate geologist Dr Jodie Fisher (University of Plymouth), our workshops teach children and young people about the science behind climate change, how it relates to topics aligned with our films (using age-appropriate clips) and inspire hope and positivity for the future through fun, interactive activities. We offer our workshops free-of-charge to ensure we reach as many schools as possible.

During the 2023/24 academic year we delivered 130 workshops to over 3,500 children and young people, with all schools visited rating our workshops as ‘Brilliant’ or ‘Really good’, and we are on track to deliver even more this academic year!

To find out more, please see the links below or contact Hayley Hill, Education Coordinator, via hayley@cornwallclimate.org or fill in our expression of interest form‍

Young people and eco-anxiety

Climate change poses an existential threat, and the future for young people can seem very scary.

But we can’t sweep the crisis under the carpet and pretend it’s not happening.

But equally it’s important not to induce feelings of anxiety or helplessness in young people, but to inspire them to become part of the solution, and prepare them for the green jobs of the future.

The resources below give some great advice on how to talk to young people about this huge issue – and support them in navigating their emotional responses to it where necessary.