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NGA Audit : Campus, buildings, energy and grounds

NGA Audit : Campus, buildings, energy and grounds

This encompasses all aspects of school buildings and grounds. Energy usage will likely already have been considered, but there are other aspects which can positively benefit your school/trust.

Stuart Reece 02 April 2024

Campus: buildings, energy and grounds

This encompasses all aspects of school buildings and grounds. Energy usage will likely already have been considered, but there are other aspects which can positively benefit your school/trust.

Procurement can offer a route into exploring sustainability by adding it as a necessary criterion for suppliers. The DfE supports this by including sustainability in their procurement frameworks.

As a starting point, you could ask:

Is our energy and water use monitored and if not, how can we start to do this?
How do we use our outdoor space? Could we improve biodiversity or grow our own food?
What waste is recycled or composted?
Are sustainable procurement choices our first option?

Other considerations that relate to campus include:

Finances may limit what action can be taken; explore grants and other funding streams
Mental health – outdoor green spaces can positively impact mental health and wellbeing
Investment – consider what is needed to improve buildings, such as solar panels, LED lighting, and insulation

WHAT NEXT? HOW CAN WE SUPPORT YOU?

To access a free sustainability audit created by Derventio Education, NGA, and NAEE, register through the following link - Click Here

If you need help with centralising your self-evaluation, simply call 0333 0433 450 or email info@derventioeducation.com, where we will be very pleased to support you on your school improvement journey.