🌍 Empowering Schools for a Sustainable Future

Carbon Literacy Training with SIPS Education

As the climate crisis continues to accelerate, schools have a crucial role to play in shaping a greener, more sustainable future for the next generation.

The Department for Education has set a clear expectation: by the end of 2025, every school must appoint a Sustainability Lead and have a Climate Action Plan in place. For many schools, that raises an important question – where do we start?

At SIPS Education, we’re proud to support schools on this journey through our accredited Carbon Literacy Training, designed specifically for education professionals and recommended by the DfE as high‑quality CPD.

🌱 What is Carbon Literacy – and why does it matter?

Carbon Literacy is a globally recognised learning programme, developed by The Carbon Literacy Project, that equips participants with the knowledge, confidence and practical tools to take meaningful climate action.

Through the training, school leaders and staff will:

• Understand where carbon emissions come from within education settings
• Identify actions that deliver the greatest impact towards net zero
• Commit to two realistic, high‑impact carbon‑reduction actions
• Feel confident making informed, low‑carbon decisions
• Engage pupils, colleagues and stakeholders in positive climate conversations

In short, it’s about moving beyond awareness to action.

⭐ Feedback from schools

SIPS recently hosted a school‑focused version of the programme, and the response was overwhelmingly positive.

Delegates described the sessions as eye‑opening, informative and thought‑provoking, highlighting how the training sparked new ideas and helped them identify practical next steps for their own school communities.

Participants left feeling better equipped to:

• Lead sustainability work with confidence
• Align their plans with DfE expectations
• Turn ambition into measurable action

🧠 Flexible, expert‑led online training

Our next Carbon Literacy Training will be delivered online across two interactive half‑day sessions, led by experienced facilitators who understand the realities of schools.

Upcoming course dates:

• Monday 2 & Wednesday 4 February 2026
• Wednesday 11 & Friday 13 March 2026
  (Both sessions must be attended)

Cost: £165 + VAT per delegate

🤝 More than training – building a sustainability community

SIPS is also exploring opportunities for collaborative working, including:

• Networking forums for Sustainability Leads
• Shared resources and updates
• Ongoing peer support across the sector

If your school wants to be part of a growing sustainability community, we’d love to hear from you.

✅ Take the next step

If you’re ready to:

• Meet DfE sustainability expectations
• Build in‑house expertise
• Make a real, practical difference

👉 Book your place today via the SIPS Learning Portal
📧 Or email training@sips.co.uk for more information

To explore collaborative sustainability opportunities, contact laura.hadley@sips.co.uk

Together, we can make a difference – because every action counts.