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It is
recognised that Sandwell MBC is a leading authority in the field of
sustainable development in education. |
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This award is
to recognise and reward the hard work and commitment of Sandwell schools
working to support this initiative and celebrate the success of sustainable
development in education. |
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All schools within Sandwell are eligible to apply
for the award. Submissions and
re-submissions are encouraged if projects can clearly show measurable
development. |
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Schools who meet the criteria will be awarded the
Charter for Sustainable Development in Education. |
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There will be a presentation of awards event
during the Autumn Term 2003. |
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Schools must demonstrate: |
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That pupils
have been involved in activities in a range of the thirteen themes of
sustainable development. |
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That pupils
have increased knowledge and understanding in the chosen areas of sustainable
development. |
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That there is
evidence of activities at three levels; in the curriculum, on the site and in
the community. |
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Evidence of a
continuing commitment to sustainable development issues. |
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That site
staff, such as the site manager have been involved. |
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Submissions for the award will consist of an entry form, a school
self-evaluation grid and a case study, with supporting evidence. |
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All submissions will be examined by a steering group, including
representatives of LEA, schools, local authority, environmental organisations
and business. |
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A visit to the school may be necessary to look for more evidence. |
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If an entry meets the criteria above, the school will be judged to
have gained the Charter |
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March 2003 Information
and application forms to be sent to all schools. |
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30th April 2003 Deadline
for submission of application forms. |
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May – June 2003 Judging
of entries and schools notified of outcome. |
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Autumn 2003 Awards ceremony at Sandwell Council House, Oldbury. |
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If your school has been involved in an
activity or project(s) which you think meets the criteria for the award, then
complete the attached application form, school self‑evaluation grid and
case study exemplar and return it to:
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You may find that a member of the
steering group will contact you for more information, or will want to arrange
a visit to your school.
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Schools will be informed of the outcome
by the end of the Summer Term.
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