Draft Learning for
Sustainability Audit
The Highland Learning for Sustainability Strategy sets out expectations for schools in terms of embedding Learning for
Sustainability (Sustainable Development, Outdoor Learning, International and Citizenship Education) within the curriculum.
This audit is designed to support schools in summarizing what they currently do well in embedding Learning for
Sustainability and to plan appropriate next steps. It is designed for the school’s own use and where possible should be filled
out electronically.
Name of School
Shade/traffic light (TL) any of the following boxes if you engage in this type of activity then provide some details
in the boxes to the right:
Activity
TL
Detail
Activity
Studying another country
as part of a theme
Work to promote
Commonwealth Games
Outdoor learning activities
Learning about Scotland
Charity work – local,
national or international
Whole school themes
Developing Pupil Voice
Energy and Waste e.g.
Schools’ Global Footprint
Communicating/linking
with another school
Accredited awards for
school e.g. Eco-Schools
Health Promoting
Schools work
Accredited awards
for pupils e.g. Duke
of Edinburgh
Undertaking trips abroad
– either pupils or teachers
Fairtrade
TL
Detail
Developing citizenship
groups to support work in
the local community
Other themes/areas
working well in the school
How would you rate your current practice in Learning for Sustainability against the four
key recommendations of the One Planet Schools Report?
1. All learners should have an entitlement to Learning for Sustainability
2. In line with the new GTCS Professional Standards, every practitioner, schools and education
leaders should demonstrate learning for sustainability in their practice
3. Every school should have a whole school approach to Learning for Sustainability that is robust,
demonstrable, evaluated and supported by leadership at all levels
4. School buildings, grounds and policies should support learning for sustainability
Planned next steps:
Completion Date:
Review Date:
Make notes or
Traffic Light
Draft Learning for
Sustainability Audit
Below you will find a range of contacts and weblinks, that may be of use when completing the audit as well as for
general reference.
Highland Learning for Sustainability Group
Council/Government
Suzanne Dunbar - suzanne.dunbar@highland.go.uk
Education Scotland – www.educationscotland.gov.uk
Jeannette Murray - jeannette.murray@highland.gov.uk
General Teaching Council Scotland – www.gtcs.org.uk
Catriona Willis – catriona.willis@highlandoneworld.org.uk
George Glass – georgeglassconsultant@gmail.com
Audrey Kellacher – akellach525@highlandschools.org.uk
British Council – www.britishcouncil.org
Highland Council: School’s Global Footprint –
www.highland.gov.uk/yourenvironment/sustainabledeve
lopment/eco-schools/globalfootprint
Isobel Sutherland – isutherl356@highlandschools.org.uk
Peter Newman – pnewman154@highlandschools.org.uk
Vivienne Goodall – vgoodall811@highlandschools.org.uk
Highland Council: Outdoor Education –
http://highlifehighland.com/outdoor-education
Ben Sharp – bsharp280@highlandschools.org.uk
Highland Council: Countryside Rangers –
www.highland.gov.uk/leisureandtourism/what-tosee/rangers/
Karen Marshall – karen.marshall@highland.gov.uk
John Rutter – john.rutter@highland.gov.uk
Deborah Carter – deborah.carter@highland.gov.uk
Glow : Learning for Sustainability –
https://glowscotland.sharepoint.com/sites/TheHighland
Council/interdisciplinarylearning/SitePages/Home.aspx
David Nisbet – dnisbet003@highlandschools.org.uk
Leontia Fegan – lfegan899@highlandschools.org.uk
Meg Snedden – margaret.snedden@highland.gov.uk
School Linking
Highland One World – www.highlandoneworld.org.uk
eTwinning – www.etwinning.net
Award Schemes
Link – www.lcdinternational.org
Eco Schools Scotland – www.ecoschoolsscotland.org
Erasmus+ – www.easmusplus.org.uk
Duke of Edinburgh Award – www.dofe.org
John Muir Award – www.jmt.org
Rights Respecting Schools – www.unicef.org.uk/rrsa
Charitable Organisations
Fairtrade – www.fairtrade.org.uk
Cultural Links
Oxfam – www.oxfam.org.uk
Year of Food and Drink 2015
http://www.eventscotland.org/funding/year-of-foodand-drink-2015/
Unicef – www.unicef.org.uk
Get Set – www.getsettoplay.co.uk
Highlife Highland – www.highlifehighland.com