Carbon Literacy Training for Schools

This engaging and interactive course provides you with a deeper understanding of the science of climate change and its implications for you, your leadership team and your pupils.

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Discounts are available: see below for details

Keen to develop the confidence, knowledge and language to guide your school, colleagues and pupils towards a more sustainable future? Ready for the DfE sustainability strategy requirements for 2025? Let us support you to understand the science of climate change and how positive change can be achieved together.

Developed by RBG Kew and The Carbon Literacy Trust.

  • 2 live online training sessions tailored to the needs of teaching professionals.
  • Access to sources of help and advice
  • Resources and ideas for you to use with your pupils following the course, designed to inspire hope and empower action.

Price

£150 per person 
£100 per person for 2 or more educators registering from the same school/academy
£20 per person for eligible high pupil premium schools 

Please note: for discounts on group bookings or funded high pupil premium places, please contact schoolstraining@kew.org before booking.

Next course dates

  • 16 and 23 October 2025, 9.30am to 12.30pm

New for 2026: twilight sessions

Starting in spring 2026, we are trialing twilight sessions to ease cover needs. These sessions will run from 3.15pm to 5.30pm on the following dates:

  • 27 January 2026
  • 3 February 2026
  • 10 February 2026

To discuss group bookings at times that suit you, please email schoolstraining@kew.org

Please note: Block booking training requires a minimum of 12 participants. This may be suitable for school or academy trust INSET days, or LEA subject leads.

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Course CC000514 developed by Julie Whelan at Wakehurst, in association with Manchester Metropolitan University and accredited by the Carbon Literacy Project

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