Warm Start, Healthy Futures Education Sessions

National Energy Action’s education team are pleased to be able to work with schools in the North West and East Midlands as part of the Warm Homes, Healthy Futures project. Schools will receive education workshops for Lower Key Stage 2, CPD training for staff and a dedicated energy advisor to support parent events. Schools will then receive ongoing resources and support to achieve the Fuel Poverty Aware Schools Badge.

If you are interested, please complete this enquiry form and a member of the education and training team will be in touch to discuss your session in more detail.

CONTACT DETAILS

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SESSION DETAILS

1) Student Workshop – Energy in Mind

This 2-hour workshop for students outlines the production of energy and considers how this impacts the environment. Learners will discuss ways of saving electricity and consider dangers associated with their use of energy in the home. The workshop explores the different uses of insulation to maintain warmth and identifies practical steps towards changing energy-related behaviours.

Which year group(s) will receive this workshop?(Required)

How many classes will take part?(Required)

Are there any specific dates that would/ would not work for your school?

2) Staff Training and CPD

Funded training is available for staff to complete via online webinar or through a dedicated whole staff CPD session. The training will provide insight into the impact of living in cold homes due to fuel poverty on expectant individuals and children. It will cover the health, educational, and social impacts, supported by research. The training will also provide practical energy efficiency advice and upskill educators on how to signpost families to relevant referral pathways.

We offer a programme of online webinar dates. Staff can sign up to the online webinar here.

Would you like more information about a whole school CPD session?(Required)

Yes

Please use the space below to specify any specific requirements for staff training, for example an upcoming INSET day where NEA staff could deliver a 1 hour session.

3) Energy Advice for Parents

Your school will receive dedicated energy advice sessions with one of NEA’s advisors, this could be through a coffee morning with invitations to parents or through the attendance of a parents’ evening where we will run a drop-in stall. Our advisors can support parents with understanding energy bills, debt advice, Carbon Monoxide support, crisis information, plus much more.

Please specify in the space below how you would like to use this opportunity in your school and any upcoming dates/events that you have in mind.

CONSENT

As a charity, National Energy Action relies on promoting its work so people who need us can get advice and support. Can we name/tag your school into our posts?(Required)

Yes

Would it be possible to take photos of the lesson for our website, social media pages etc?(Required)

Yes, but without children in shot

Yes, but with the children photographed anonymously

Yes, but with children whose parents have signed consent forms

Not sure

Would you be interested in hearing about educational resources from National Energy Action?(Required)

Yes

Would you be interested in hearing about National Energy Action's other work?(Required)

Yes

Any further details.

Once you’ve submitted your form, one of our Training and Education Officers will be in contact to discuss the project and workshops in more detail.