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CAPE is an alliance of researchers, educators, schools, and partners across the UK who are working to deliver high-quality and evidence-informed climate change education in schools. www.capealliance.org.uk
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🎟️ Join the Teachers’ Study Day: Climate Justice and Art at Tate Modern on 19 May:
👉 www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tat...
🎧 Follow the podcast for the full episode, launching in May:
👉 open.spotify.com/show/5wWbjZY...
The conversation also highlights Zahedi’s Begin Again commission as a response to ecological grief and the need for renewal.
In this compelling preview of Episode One, Jamie Elliott discusses how the Gathering Ground exhibition at Tate Modern and recent work with artist Abbas Zahedi are reshaping how teachers and young people engage with climate change.
Each episode helps listeners understand the different facets of teaching climate change and the broader context in which it takes shape.
Crafted for school leaders and teachers, the series provides deep insights into why climate change education can be challenging, highlighting the various complexities educators must consider.
Hosted by Dami Dauda, with guests Robert Robertson from Tide Lines and Jamie Elliott, artist and member of the Tate Schools and Teachers team, this podcast explores the role of art, ethics, school leadership, and community in responding to the climate emergency.
🎧 Coming Soon - Episode 1 of our new podcast: Imagining Otherwise: Climate Stories for an Unwritten Future
Ready to lead on climate change education? Join Climate Wise Schools and get the knowledge, tools, and support to make it stick. Applications now open for July 2025. Email contact@capealliance.org.uk to apply. #ClimateAction #ClimateChangeEducation #SchoolLeadership #ApplyNow
🚨 Applications now open for our Climate Wise Schools professional development programme - launching July 2025!
Why it matters:
✅ Develop confidence.
✅ Gain strategic tools for implementation.
✅ Embed climate change education.
📧 Apply now: contact@capealliance.org.uk
As a professional development affiliate of the National Education Nature Park, we loved seeing school leaders explore how to embed it in their curriculum through our Climate Wise Schools programme. A brilliant day of collaboration and learning at the Natural History Museum - thank you all!
🎧 Coming this May: Imagining Otherwise – a new CAPE podcast on climate stories for an unwritten future. In Episode 1, host Dami Dauda is joined by Tide Lines’ Robert Robertson & Tate Modern’s Jamie Elliott to explore place, art, and hope in a changing world.
🌍🍃 This Friday!
We’re delivering Climate Wise Schools at the Natural History Museum - supporting school leaders to embed the National Education Nature Park into their curriculum.
Read about this groundbreaking programme in our blog: www.educationnaturepark.org.uk/CAPE-prof-dev 🌳
A great start to our first Climate Wise School session of the year! We were delighted to be joined by Laura Davies, an alumna of Climate Wise Schools and a school leader at Riverside Academy @reach2trust.bsky.social to support our cohort to embed climate change education into their curriculum.
A huge thank you to our partners and schools for bringing our collective vision to life through collaboration, kindness, and evidence-informed climate change education.
We know that constructive hope, in response to a rapidly changing climate, is built through collective expertise and impactful partnerships. Looking ahead to 2025, we can’t wait to share more ambitious, high-quality climate change education announcements that will empower educators to lead the way.
📊 Supporting Climate Change Education through High-Quality Research: In our commitment to research, we’ve partnered with Bishop’s University on a randomised control trial exploring how teachers can make room for climate emotions in the classroom through art.
🌍 Launching a Bespoke Carbon Literacy Course: We’ve also launched the first bespoke Carbon Literacy course for schools in the UK, developed with Cambridge University Press & Assessment and REAch2 Academy Trust. www.cambridge.org/news-and-ins...
🎨Supporting Art and Climate Change Education at the Tate Modern: We are proud to support professional development which immerses teachers in the new Tate exhibition, Gathering Ground. www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tat...
🌳National Education Nature Park Partnership: We’re thrilled to be part of an affiliate partnership pilot with the National Education Nature Park as a Professional Development Affiliate. Find out more about the nature park here www.educationnaturepark.org.uk
📝 Releasing our report: Implementing Climate Change Education in Schools: Constructive Hope in Action, with the invaluable support of Northern Star Academies Trust, REAch2 Academy Trust, and Caister Primary Federation. www.capealliance.org.uk/reports-arti...
Kintsugi graphic image with lyrics from the band Tide Lines.
As 2024 comes to a close, we’re proud to celebrate the progress we have made this year. It's been an important time as we continue to build partnerships to ensure children and young people have access to high-quality climate change education. A 🧵of our highlights this year.
Thank you for sharing and your support.
Climate change education demands rigour and evidence. CAPE’s statement for the Curriculum and Assessment Review highlights the need for a knowledge-rich curriculum to address complex environmental issues. No quick fixes - deep learning is key. Read more: tinyurl.com/bddsm3s7.
Our latest report examines implementing climate change education (CCE) through case studies and evidence. The report offers practical insights from school leaders navigating the complexities of CCE and making a tangible impact through collaborative efforts. Read the full report: tinyurl.com/5n6wap3y
