Sustainability Network - Gateway Alliance

Gateway Alliance have been leading CPD networks since 2012. Our networks are well-respected and offer excellent professional development for school staff.

Our subject networks are…

Led by nationally recognised subject experts
Driven by the needs of schools
An opportunity for colleagues to come together, to stay informed and to develop themselves
Informed by the latest research
Valued by schools and leaders

Sustainability Leads Network

Our Sustainability Leads Network is FREE for all schools and, working in partnership with ‘Let’s go Zero‘, our sessions will bring schools access to the latest information, updates, resources and best practice, alongside invaluable opportunities to network with colleagues in schools across the region.

Meet our Sustainability Network Partner...

Jo Pettifer is the Climate Action Adviser – Team Leader for the East and West Midlands working within the ‘Let’s Go Zero’ campaign supporting schools, nurseries and colleges on their journey to zero carbon. Her work includes supporting school leaders, local authorities and others to carry out projects that reduce emissions, inspire young people and spark change in the wider community.

Before joining ‘Let’s go Zero’, Jo spent 15 years working in schools, in roles ranging from TA, Teacher, Assistant Head and Trust-wide Sustainability Project Coordinator. Her recent work at an Academy Trust in Derbyshire has just been celebrated at the Department for Education – Estates Awards, winning the top prize in the Sustainability Awards category.

What to expect across the year…

We meet termly, primarily online, and through these network meetings we will support schools, wherever they are on their sustainability journey, with latest DfE updates, requirements for schools, case studies and lots of support ideas, tools and resources.

We are delighted to be working in partnership with ‘Let’s Go Zero’ to bring schools access to the latest information, updates and best practice from schools around the country. As well as providing valuable opportunities for you to network with other colleagues in schools across the region.

During the year we will be bringing together speakers, both from within and outside of education, as well as hearing from invited high-quality, experienced school Sustainability Leaders to share practical ideas and proven approaches.

All network meeting resources, recordings and useful links are made available to network members and their schools, via our online resource hub housed on our website. All network members receive personal access to this area to ensure that they can access resources quickly and easily throughout the year.

To demonstrate our commitment to sustainability and climate change we will be offering these network meetings completely FREE for schools.

Practical ideas

“It is great to have the opportunity to hear some practical ideas, suggestions and advice from someone independent. I am so pleased I will have a network for support moving forward."

School Sustainability Lead

Case studies are fantastic

“Hearing the case studies is fantastic - they demonstrates how activities can be offered in school whilst also measuring the impact that they have. I also love to top tips from Jo!"

Middle Leader

Signposting to support and resources

"Lots of positive, practical suggestions, networking opportunities and signposting to useful sites/organisations and resources. Thank you!"

Sustainability Lead

Join us...

We would love you to join our Sustainability network. Click on the links below to find out more about how to subscribe for the year and book places at one of our network events.

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