Our Schools, Our World is a whole‑school framework that helps children deepen their connection to nature, understand their role as global citizens, and take meaningful action for a more sustainable future. The following headings reflect the key strands of the programme that we are currently developing at All Saints’, building on our existing provision to support confident, compassionate learners who care for themselves, their community, and the wider world.

Connection to Nature and Wellbeing:

• Seed To Tree Programme including tree planting, development of the community woodland
• Developing school grounds for biodiversity: wildflower areas, bug hotels, ponds
• Seasonal celebrations and rituals (e.g., harvest)
• Ongoing review of how to increase regular outdoor learning sessions across subjects
• Links to Lawshall Community Woodlands projects (No Mow May)
• Forest School sessions for all pupils across the school year, across all seasons

Sustainable Living and Climate Action:

• School-wide projects on waste reduction, recycling and re‑use
• Energy‑saving campaigns led by pupils (lights-off days, monitoring energy use)
• Sustainable travel initiatives (bikeability, walk to school, increased space for bikes and scooters)
• Eco‑friendly procurement (plastic-free options, refill schemes – glue sticks, stationary)
• Learning about carbon footprint and reduction strategies at an age‑appropriate level through lessons and whole school assemblies
• Encouraging sustainable habits (water use, lunch waste, uniform recycling)

Curriculum, Pedagogy and Learning:

• Planning themes that embed global learning and sustainability across subjects – see curriculum plans
• ‘Environment’ is one of our curriculum drivers
• Using local natural spaces to enhance curriculum delivery
• High-quality texts that explore nature, community, global issues
• Progressive skills framework for environmental literacy – key vocabulary identified for each year group
• Inquiry‑based learning and project‑based approaches
• Opportunities for cross-curricular learning, especially in geography, science, art, PSHE through enrichment days
• Fortnightly sustainability assemblies
• Focus whole school enrichment days ( sustainability, RSPB Birdwatch, Recycling, Bee Day)

 Pupil Voice and Leadership:

• OSOW Climate Change Ambassadors (biodiversity monitors, energy champions)
• Pupil-led audits and action plans for sustainability or wellbeing
• Opportunities for children to decide on and lead environmental or social projects
• Celebrating and sharing pupil-led initiatives through assemblies or newsletters
• Involving pupils in developing the outdoor environment

Community, Culture and Global Citizenship:

• Celebrating cultural diversity through stories, festivals, food and languages
• Learning about global issues through an age‑appropriate, empathetic lens
• Exploring local heritage and community stories through Forest For Our Children and The Green Light Trust
• Signposting to community events linked to nature, wellbeing, or sustainability
• Social action connected to climate change – No Mow May
• Using images, maps, and global stories to broaden worldviews through PHSE, geography and English
• Parent work parties to develop the school grounds

School Environment and Operations:

• Green procurement and sustainable supplier choices
• School has solar panels and air source heat pumps as part of a decarbonisation programme
• Lighting has been changed across the school to energy efficient LED lighting
• Waste reduction and sorting initiatives across school (paper, plastics, food waste, emailing not copying)
• Improved outdoor spaces for learning, play and wellbeing
• Water-saving and energy-saving approaches
• Ensuring buildings and grounds reflect the school’s values (signage, planting)
• Incorporating recycling points, uniform exchange, ink cartridge and men recycling

Partnerships and Links Beyond School:

• Working with wildlife trusts, local farms (Shimpling Park Farm), and environmental groups (Green Light Trust, Lawshall Community Woodlands, Forest for our Children)
• Community tree planting projects (Seed To Tree)
• Engaging families in nature‑based events or sustainability challenges led by Climate Change Ambassadors
• Promoting careers by inviting external experts (artists, scientists, conservationists)
• School visits to Lopham Fen, West Stow, Golden Wood, Shimpling Park Farm
• Publicising sustainability work through the monthly village newsletter

Staff Development and Whole‑School Capacity:

• Staff training on OSOW themes, outdoor learning, and sustainability
• Creating shared resources and progression documents
• Joint planning sessions to embed OSOW across the curriculum
• Leadership roles to maintain momentum (OSOW lead and HT lead whole school implementation)
• Monitoring, evaluation and celebration of progress