Sector Support Agencies

Why you are important

Sustainable Development is about ensuring that development "meets the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs." (Brundtland, 1987). Further Education can play an important role and you are a big part of that. See Why is Sustainable Development Important? for more.

You have a wide sphere of influence and contact with many learning providers. This gives you the opportunity to champion sustainable development in all of these providers.

Your view of multiple providers means that you can act as a catalyst to sharing best practice amongst them.

This is an exciting time for sustainable development. The LSC policy and government policy set some great visions; you are the people who can help put these into practice.

How to get the most out of SORTED

You are likely to find much of the Leadership and Management section useful, as we hope that you will be working with providers at this strategic level.

You are also likely to find the policy sections of each of the four sections useful.

Useful Resources

From Here to Sustainability
The LSC's Strategy for Sustainable Development

SIGMA
Sustainability – Integrated Guidelines for Management
A tool to help the Leadership process

Towards Leadership for Sustainability
The Centre for Excellence in Leadership (CEL) Sustainable Development Strategy