Extracts from second reading debate (Lords) of the Education (Environment and Sustainable Citizenship) Bill (private bill) - July 16
Saturday, 17 July 2021 09:28
Lord Knight of Weymouth (Lab):...I have to be honest; I think that
this a no-brainer. For the DfE, it is an easy win; I hope noble
Lords will agree. Teachers agree: some 89% of UK teachers agree
that climate change education should be compulsory in schools,
while 78% think that individual action on climate and
sustainability should also be taught. Young people agree: less than
a third are aware of the sustainable development goals, but more
than 70% are interested in learning more about the...Request free trial
(Lab):...I have to be honest; I think that
this a no-brainer. For the DfE, it is an easy win; I hope noble
Lords will agree. Teachers agree: some 89% of UK teachers agree
that climate change education should be compulsory in schools,
while 78% think that individual action on climate and
sustainability should also be taught. Young people agree: less than
a third are aware of the sustainable development goals, but more
than 70% are interested in learning more about the environment and
more than half would like to be involved in climate and
environmental action projects. Organisations such as the RSPB, the
RSPCA, the head teacher unions and the National Education Union all support
the Bill. They also agree...
(Lab)
[V]:...As such, it is essential that education has the role,
right and responsibility to help children and young people ensure
and secure their own future. We and they are now facing a climate
and biodiversity crisis, alongside the ongoing challenge of the
Covid-19 pandemic, but we are not yet confronting these issues in
all our classrooms with all our children—although some teachers are
teaching these topics and doing so very well. This is the main
reason the National Education Union has long
campaigned for a curriculum that can address these issues and fully
engage learners at all key stages...
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