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Teach the Future

@_TeachtheFuture

A student-led campaign for climate justice education 💚📖 #TeachTheFuture

 England + Scotland + Wales +NI
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Joined May 2020
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It will cost £16.3bn to get all Primary and Secondary schools in the UK to Net Zero by 2030. At the rate of spending set by the previous government (£221m / yr), the DfE will take 81 years to decarbonise the school estate. There is a massive funding gap! #FundtheFuture
Nadia Whittome MP standing with two TTF students who are holding signs saying "Broken schools won't fix the world" and "Fund the Future"

ALT Nadia Whittome MP standing with two TTF students who are holding signs saying "Broken schools won't fix the world" and "Fund the Future"

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While this is a crucial step forward, the government missed an opportunity to embed climate education across all subjects and key stages, reflecting the reality that every career and life will be shaped by the climate and ecological crises in the years to come. These are changes I sought to bring about through the Climate and Education Bill I previously tabled, and will continue to push for.
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This week, the government announced plans to more strongly integrate climate and sustainability education into England’s school curriculum. This is a big win for activists, including @_TeachtheFuture , the Youth Shadow Panel, and @sosukcharity, who have worked tirelessly for this change.
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It's 5 years since our first Parliamentary Reception! 🎉 Thank you so much to all our supporters! Hopefully it won't take another 5 years to implement climate & nature education 😅😅 #TeachTheFuture #ClimateEducation
5 years on from our first Parliamentary Reception! In the bottom right is a photo of young Teach the Future members at their first Parliamentary Reception in 2020

ALT 5 years on from our first Parliamentary Reception! In the bottom right is a photo of young Teach the Future members at their first Parliamentary Reception in 2020

What have we achieved so far? 2020 Launched the first ever student written Bill (Climate Education Bill) at our Parliamentary Reception with over 90 MPs First meeting with the Secretary of Education 2021 MockCOP spoke at the first Education Ministers Summit at COP26 Push DfE to release a Sustainability & Climate Strategy at COP26 Our Bill was read in Parliament 2022 Received national media coverage for our research into teachers’ disappointment in climate education Launched ‘A Curriculum for a Changing Climate’ Held receptions in the Senedd & Scottish Parliament

ALT What have we achieved so far? 2020 Launched the first ever student written Bill (Climate Education Bill) at our Parliamentary Reception with over 90 MPs First meeting with the Secretary of Education 2021 MockCOP spoke at the first Education Ministers Summit at COP26 Push DfE to release a Sustainability & Climate Strategy at COP26 Our Bill was read in Parliament 2022 Received national media coverage for our research into teachers’ disappointment in climate education Launched ‘A Curriculum for a Changing Climate’ Held receptions in the Senedd & Scottish Parliament

What have we achieved and what are our plans? 2023 Inspired SOS-UK’s Green Schools Revolution to help schools meet the DFE’s Sustainability Strategy Stretched A Curriculum for a Changing Climate to include KS3 & KS2 subjects 2024 Ran an election campaign to help voters choose candidates who support climate education Attracted 70+ MPs to our Fund the Future Parliamentary Reception Thought of & became a partner of the Shadow CAR 2025 Continuing to work with the Curriculum and Assessment Review Supporting the Shadow CAR with much more to come

ALT What have we achieved and what are our plans? 2023 Inspired SOS-UK’s Green Schools Revolution to help schools meet the DFE’s Sustainability Strategy Stretched A Curriculum for a Changing Climate to include KS3 & KS2 subjects 2024 Ran an election campaign to help voters choose candidates who support climate education Attracted 70+ MPs to our Fund the Future Parliamentary Reception Thought of & became a partner of the Shadow CAR 2025 Continuing to work with the Curriculum and Assessment Review Supporting the Shadow CAR with much more to come

Thank you so much! To all our supporting organisations and individuals, we couldn’t have done it without you! An image of a white lady with blonde hair smiling and holding a Teach the Future placard

ALT Thank you so much! To all our supporting organisations and individuals, we couldn’t have done it without you! An image of a white lady with blonde hair smiling and holding a Teach the Future placard

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Final reminder: Our Youth Support Space is Thursday, 7-8:30pm GMT. Register via Eventbrite: eventbrite.co.uk/e/108235794…. This is an online supportive space for activists, environmentalists and any young adults feeling overwhelmed or at risk of burnout due to planetary crises.
Climate Psychology (@ClimatePsychol) profile pictureClimate Psychology@ClimatePsychol20 Feb 2025
🌍✨ Join us for our FREE Youth Support Space on Thu, Mar 13, from 7-8:30 PM GMT! Connect, share, and process your feelings about the climate emergency with others aged 18-25. Let’s support each other! Sign up now! 👉 Event Link: eventbrite.co.uk/e/108235794… 🌱💚
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liv marshall@livmarshalluk12 Feb 2025
Had a brilliant time today at the SinE conference in Bedford today! I was honoured to do a keynote speech in the morning, and then chairing a panel with an incredible group of experts to round off the day. Overall, a really positive, impactful event, thank you so much to all those involved in organising! 💚
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Our March Youth Support Space is on Thu 13 from 7-8:30pm GMT. An online supportive space to support young adults to connect with and process their feelings in relation to the climate emergency. It's free and open to all 18-25 yrs. Book here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/108235794…
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‼️2 days until applications close. ⭐Join us as a Campaign Organiser. ⏳Deadline: 11:59 PM, 5 January 2025 👉Find out more and apply at: sos-uk.org/jobs
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A facilitated space for parents/carers/guardians of children to share difficult feelings about the climate crisis. It’s online and free but booking is essential! Book via Eventbrite: eventbrite.co.uk/e/107076137….
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We are #Hiringnow! ⭐Join our amazing team as a Campaign Organiser. ⏳Deadline: 11:59 PM, 5 January 2025 👉Find out more and apply at: sos-uk.org/jobs
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💥 The 2024/25 People & Planet University League is out now! 💥 149 universities were ranked by sustainability and ethics criteria. 📈 How sustainable is your university? 🌏✊🤔 Find out NOW! 👇 peopleandplanet.org/universi…
How Ethical and Sustainable is your university? New ranking out today! 1. University of Bedfordshire 2. De Montfort University 3.University of West London 4. University of Reading 5. Manchester Metropolitan University 6. University of Worcester 7. University of the Arts London 8. University of Salford 9. University of Exeter 10. Northumbria University University League 2024/25

ALT How Ethical and Sustainable is your university? New ranking out today! 1. University of Bedfordshire 2. De Montfort University 3.University of West London 4. University of Reading 5. Manchester Metropolitan University 6. University of Worcester 7. University of the Arts London 8. University of Salford 9. University of Exeter 10. Northumbria University University League 2024/25

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⭐ We are hiring a Campaign Organiser! ⏳ Deadline: 11:59 PM, 5 January 2025 👉 Find out more and apply now: sos-uk.org/jobs #ClimateEducation #YouthVoice
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Have your say on the English education system! 🔗 shadowpanel.uk/get-involved/…
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ICYMI: 10 UK Universities have banned oil, gas and mining careers at recruitment events!
People & Planet (@peopleandplanet) profile picturePeople & Planet@peopleandplanet4 Dec 2024
🔥 10 UK universities commit to Fossil Free Careers! This is a huge achievement for the Fossil Free Careers campaign and marks almost HALF of all universities in Wales committing to fossil free careers! 🌊 The tide is turning… Share the news! 🙌
Collage of 10 UK universities that have committed to Fossil Free Careers. Text reads: 10 UK universities have banned oil, gas an mining recruitment. Graphic shows a briefcase with Shell and BP logos with a cross through it.

ALT Collage of 10 UK universities that have committed to Fossil Free Careers. Text reads: 10 UK universities have banned oil, gas an mining recruitment. Graphic shows a briefcase with Shell and BP logos with a cross through it.

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Not only that, 75% of unis have divested from fossil fuels! Go @peopleandplanet !!
People & Planet (@peopleandplanet) profile picturePeople & Planet@peopleandplanet2 Dec 2024
🔥 This is MASSIVE news! More than 75% of UK universities divest from the fossil fuel industry! That's thanks to 10 years of tireless campaigning from students putting on the pressure. ✊ Campaigning works. This shows our power! 👇 theguardian.com/education/20…
More than three-quarters of UK universities join fossil fuel pledge, say activists

More than three-quarters of UK universities join fossil fuel pledge, say activists

Move to exclude fossil fuel firms from investment portfolios follows years of campaigning by staff and students

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london.gov.uk/Mayor%20launch… Greener Schools program saving schools £18,000 a year on energy bills! YES! Now for the rest of the country please 🏫

Mayor launches ambitious new Greener Schools programme which could help London schools save £18,000...

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan has today launched his Greener Schools pilot, set up to help schools spend less on their energy bills and more on children’s education.

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You can read more from our results here: buff.ly/3Ba9HHI @metofficeUK @metoffice @BritishRedCross @_TeachtheFuture @EcoSchools
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Most of those against the idea argued that tackling climate change should be more of a priority. However, many pointed out that extreme weather conditions are here to stay and so it's important we learn how to stay safe during them.
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66% of Secondary students were also in favour, however some said that staying safe is often just 'common sense'
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📣 Teachers, help your pupils have their say! The Youth Shadow Panel wants to hear from young people about their experience of school or college. Encourage them to share their views in a survey or through pictures, videos, or art. Find out more: shadowpanel.uk/get-involved/…
We are looking for teachers to help ensure young people get the chance to contribute to changing the national curriculum: www.shadowpanel.uk 2 December - 12 January

ALT We are looking for teachers to help ensure young people get the chance to contribute to changing the national curriculum: www.shadowpanel.uk 2 December - 12 January

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Two days left to sign-up!
Climate Majority Project (@CMP_voice) profile pictureClimate Majority Project@CMP_voice30 Nov 2024
On December 3, in our last Climate Courage resource call of the year, Orlaith O'Sullivan from @citiesRISE will be introducing her approach to mindfulness-based interventions to strengthen #wellbeing in schools across the world. Sign up here before Tuesday:eventbrite.com/e/10733129709…
Climate Courage Campaign Resource Call #5 -- Cities Rise

Climate Courage Campaign Resource Call #5 -- Cities Rise

Orlaith O'Sullivan will be introducing her approach to mindfulness-based interventions to strengthen wellbeing in schools across the world.

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