SEEd has been at the forefront of promoting Whole Institution Approaches to Learning for Sustainability (LfS) for 20 years, leading alliances to support this work, and have enabled (through design, collaborations, dissemination or workshops) other countries to adapt their own Whole Institution LfS frameworks, such as Canada, Australia, Mexico, Columbia, Cyprus, Japan, Brazil, and Greece.
The evidence shows whole school approaches to learning for sustainability deliver increased student engagement, better learning outcomes across all subjects, more motivated students, support for the school from the wider community, and a sustained programme even with staff turnover.
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There are many whole school or whole institution approaches – some are awards, some are based on standards. The SEEd model is based on a developmental learning model made transparent for students and staff. As such, it does not rely on anyone being an expert!
Download our Background Report, and all other free resources from this page, using the form below.
What is the SEEd model
SEEd’s model is a practical, tested approach that models a learning approach to sustainability (not being perfect!) and enables year-on-year improvement. This process will help you explore new ways of thinking that involves the whole community surrounding your school, or organisation, to effect a culture change towards sustainability. It’s tried and tested, effective and efficient:
- Our whole institution approach framework covers five domains: governance, curriculum, facilities, community & stakeholders, research & action learning – you will already be doing some of this! Download our Outline Framework using the form below.
- Bring together all stakeholders within your institution to participate in filling in the framework.
- Start where people are now and gather information about existing sustainability projects, for example by using Appreciative Enquiry.
- Audit each year, make new action plans (school improvement plans) and build on what you’ve already achieved.
- This process is flexible, so you can use whatever other programmes or tools you like as part of this model.
Download the Whole School/Institution Approach to Sustainability Resources
You can access our Background Report, Outline Framework and Audit Preparation document by completing the short online form below.