Sustainability Policy

Policy Statement

Kamelia Kids is actively committed to promoting sustainability and fostering in children a deep respect and care for living and non-living environments. We recognise our responsibility to future generations and aim to minimise our environmental impact while educating children and working with families, and the wider community about sustainable practices.

Implementation

Kamelia Kids promotes a holistic, open-ended curriculum by raising children’s awareness of the environment by exploring ideas through daily practices and whilst out in the community and at Beach School. We will encourage sustainable practices to inspire staff, children, and families to become advocates for a ‘greener’ environment.

Procedures

have a nominated sustainability lead – Suzanne Charlesworth.
put in place a climate action plan implementing the 4 pillars of sustainability, alongside the 8 principles of our approach.

The 4 Pillars of Sustainability

adaptation and resilience: how the setting is preparing for and responding to the impacts of climate change.
biodiversity and nature: efforts to protect and enhance nature and wildlife within the setting and its surroundings.
climate education and green skills: how learners are supported to understand climate change, sustainability, and develop relevant skills.
decarbonisation and net zero: actions to measure and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, working towards net zero.

The pillars guide sustainable development and influence global sustainability goals.

The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

These are the world’s plan to build a better world for people and our planet by 2030. Adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015, the SDGs are a call for action by all countries – poor, rich and middle-income – to promote prosperity while protecting the environment. They recognize that ending poverty must go together with strategies that build economic growth and address a range of social needs including education, health, equality and job opportunities while tackling climate change and working to preserve our ocean and forests.