Climate and sustainability
Find out how to reduce the carbon footprint of your setting, embed sustainability into your curriculum and create an effective climate action plan.
Early years and childcare providers have an essential role to play in supporting Essex to reach its net zero target.
Taking the following action will help to mitigate our collective impact on the environment and create a more sustainable future for everyone:
- examining and reducing the carbon footprint of your setting
- embedding sustainability into the early years curriculum
- engaging with parents and carers and the wider community
- supporting children to develop good habits from a young age
Visit the sections below for links and tips for creating an environmentally sustainable early years setting.
