How has
Sarah Butcher
scored on climate education?
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Climate Education Report Card
Candidate Name:
Sarah Butcher
Constituency:
Welwyn Hatfield
Party:
Green Party of England and Wales
Date:
25.6.24
Notes:
No notes given.
Question
Score (/5)
Do they support the integration of climate change throughout every subject?
5
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?
5
Total Score (/25)
23
Candidate's Responses
Do you support the integration of climate change throughout every subject?
Absolutely. I'm amazed it is not a stand alone subject on the curriculum already. Climate change will affect every area of people's lives and businesses and careers. Therefore it is vital that it is taught in every subject to prepare everyone for their future lives.
Do you support the teaching on solutions for climate change, as well as the causes and impacts?
The Greens will introduce an English Climate Emergency Education Act to teach about climate and environmental crises and will enable more outdoor lessons and introduce a new Nature GCSE.
Do they support more training for all teachers around the climate crisis?
Yes. Teachers are instrumental in passing on the knowledge about climate change and training is essential so that all teachers feel confident passing on this knowledge.
Do they support more money being spent to upgrade schools so they are carbon neutral?
"The Greens will spend £4bn over the next five years to insulate public buildings to a high standard. This is primarily for schools and hospitals, as part of a ten-year programme. £1bn will be made available as grants to retrofit private sector buildings to a similarly high standard."
Do they support more green skills being taught in job-related education?
Again, it is vital our young people are prepared for the future. More Green skills means they will be more prepared for every situation that has been affected by the climate crisis.