Environment

Trees are Important for Schools; if Done Correctly. They can also bring the Curriculum to Life! Trees are recognised as being important to counter climate change, in the drive to…

As we approach the end of 2025, the Department for Education’s (DfE) ambitious target is fast approaching: every education setting in England—nurseries, schools, multi-academy trusts (MATs), and colleges—must nominate a…

A new school year has begun and research from The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) says that more than 1.5million children in England live in homes with…

Why Sustainable Solutions Matter As environmental concerns become more urgent, schools are under increasing pressure to become leaders in sustainability—not just in what they teach, but in how they operate.…

For many schools, colleges, and universities, energy is no longer a quiet line in the budget. It’s now one of the fastest-rising operational costs—and one of the hardest to predict.…

The School Network, the leading advocate for educational infrastructure and safety in the UK, today issues a critical advisory urging school leaders to prioritise fire safety enhancements as the 2025/26…

As climate change tightens its grip, England’s schools are fast becoming ground zero for rising temperatures, heavier rain, and growing water shortages. A recent government report by the Department for…

Here at The School Network, we’ve been in active conversations with Ecoaim—an energy consultancy and installer making waves across the public sector. Our aim? To understand how their integrated energy…

A Smarter, Greener Future for Schools As educational institutions face growing pressure to reduce operational costs and meet sustainability targets, solar energy presents a compelling, forward-thinking solution. The transition to…