How has
Gillian Edwards
scored on climate education?
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Climate Education Report Card
Candidate Name:
Gillian Edwards
Constituency:
Chester South and Eddisbury
Party:
Independent
Date:
21.6.24
Notes:
No notes given.
Question
Score (/5)
Do they support the integration of climate change throughout every subject?
3
Do they support the teaching on solutions for climate change, as well as the causes and impacts?
3
Do they support more training for all teachers around the climate crisis?
5
Do they support more money being spent to upgrade schools so they are carbon neutral?
5
Do they support more green skills being taught in job-related education?
4
Total Score (/25)
20
Candidate's Responses
Do you support the integration of climate change throughout every subject?
Yes - I care passionately about protecting our planet and am a member of the Cheshire West and Chester Council Climate Emergency Taskforce. I have worked hard within my current ward to introduce wildflower corridors.
Do you support the teaching on solutions for climate change, as well as the causes and impacts?
Yes as above
Do they support more training for all teachers around the climate crisis?
Yes, in order for students to fully understand the issues, teachers require training
Do they support more money being spent to upgrade schools so they are carbon neutral?
Yes - An investment in the future
Do they support more green skills being taught in job-related education?
Absolutely, the more sustainable roles are the better