Resources, Useful Websites and Case Studies - Leadership

Resources

A Learning Journey

The Genesis Project

The Genesis Project at Somerset College is a good example of an integrated approach to sustainable development.

Communicating Sustainability

A guide from the UNEP and Futerra on producing good public sustainability campaigns.

EAUC BITC Benchmarking Report

This report is on an HE project using the BITC Corporate Social Responsibility index to measure success in the sector.

EAUC EMS Paper

This paper explores the uptake of Environmental Management Systems in universities.

From Here to Sustainability

The Learning and Skills Council's Strategy for Sustainable Development.

Further Education: Raising Skills, Improving Life Chances

Department for Education and Skills (DfES) White Paper, published March 2006

Good practice in school self-evaluation and college self-assessment

An LSN guide, including a summary of good practice and a checklist.

Innovation, learning and Change: SIGMA research

This research explores ways of promoting organisational innovation and cultural change.

Land Based Colleges National Consortium Sustainable Development Learning Pack

A three-part introduction to Sustainable Development

Leadership for Sustainability

Centre for Excellence in Leadership (CEL), London South Back University and Forum for the Future: (September 2007).

Planning a Sustainable School

SIGMA Guide to guidelines and standards

This guide reviews 20 standards and guidelines relevant to sustainable development.

SIGMA Guidelines

These guidelines should provide clear, practical advice to organisations to enable them to make a meaningful contribution to sustainable development.

SIGMA Perfomance Review

A checklist to assess organisational performance.

SIGMA Stakeholder Engagement

This is the Stakeholder Engagement Toolkit from Project SIGMA, which aims to provide clear, practical advice to organisations to help them make a meaningful contribution to sustainable development.

Sustainable Development in London's Further Education and Sixth Form Colleges

A report looking a good practice and recommendations for further developments.

Taking the first step forward

An Ofsted report looking at practical case studies in schools.

The Earth Charter

An international declaration of the principles for a just, sustainable society.

Useful Websites - Leadership and Management

WWF: A Development Framework for School Sustainability

This guide contains a useful self-assessment resource sheet.

 

Case Studies

" The Big Dump" A De-branding Exercise at Leed City College

A fun and engaging campaign meant that nothing went to waste when

Saving Money and Energy at Pembrokeshire College

Pembrokeshire College has reduced its environmental impact and its bills

Creating the Road Less Travelled at Leeds University

Health, environmental and monetary benefits leaves Leeds smiling after introduction of five year travel plan

Savings and Sustainability at Warwickshire College

Taking a strategic approach enabled Warwickshire college to push forward with their sustainabililty agenda

Carbon Management at Adam Smith

Adam Smith College has drawn up a climate change action plan which includes all college activities, including the curriculum. This case study will focus on the carbon footprint aspect.

Using the Union to Embed Sustainability at South Thames College

South Thames College wanted to set up a sustainability action group which would truly represent all parts of the college and which itself could be sustained.

Carbon Reduction at Leicester College

Leicester College has made significant financial savings following a focus on carbon reduction...

From Placement to Permanent Sustainability Solutions at Wigan and Leigh College

A one-year placement was the solution to Wigan and Leigh’s resource problems

Cementing the Commitment to Sustainability at National Star College

Putting sustainability at the heart of the new Walsall Adult and Community College

Developing a Sustainability Policy at Sparsholt College

Sparsholt College provides an excellent example of how implementing an Environmental Sustainability programme can engage staff and students whilst still saving the college money.

Pershore Group of Colleges

Winning entry in the 06/07 Green Gown Awards. The Pershore Group of colleges has established a strong commitment to sustainable development.

Securing Sustainability at Worcester College of Technology

An example of how a college can integrate sustainability into its curriculum and engage its students to make them more environmentally aware.

Sustainability: From Strategy to Practice - A Whole School Approach

Lancaster and Morecambe College: an excellent example of how a college can introduce sustainability into college life through the use of existing initiatives, and the engagement of both staff and students.

The Genesis Project

The Genesis Project at Somerset College is a good example of an integrated approach to sustainable development.