Why the environment needs leaders in education

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During my 35 years in education, I've promoted the twin causes of environmental education and sustainability, which formed the central ethos of my schools. I am now a freelance education consultant, specialising in curriculum and leadership and helping individual schools and school groups to link sustainability with school improvement more generally.

I can help both in person and online, and can deliver both large-group inset training and smaller-group planning and strategy processes. Please see my 'work with me' page for more details. 

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I have always been convinced that school leaders need to be knowledgeable, engaged and motivated to make the most of sustainability in our schools. All the Green Teachers and curious pupils will not make it work without leaders' support. Drawing on my doctoral research, I set out in my book how school leaders can embed tried and tested eco-friendly practices within the school setting that can also drive overall school improvement, including that recognised by inspectors and school improvement partners. In the book I also give guidance around my ‘Five Cs of Sustainability’ – captaincy, curriculum, campus, community, and connections – to position sustainability as a natural vehicle for developing a type of fully integrated learning ecology and culture.

This book shares informed insights, and a range of practical approaches to help school leaders play their part in making their schools more environmentally friendly and better places to learn for all.

Dr David Dixon, ​Author and consultant on sustainable schools

ABOUT ME

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WHAT I DO

THE BLOGS

Have a browse of some of the uncut stories, and delve even deeper into the figures and projects I talk about in the book with detailed case studies and literature to question our current reality.

WORK WITH US

Working with schools is my passion, and after 35 years, I still can't seem to stay away. Find out more about the projects I'm currently working on with educational organisations across the UK.

LINKS AND CONTACT

Interested in support with teacher training, curriculum development, or workshops and events? I can work with you to make your organisation more sustainable, environmentally and socially.