"The letter, published today and led by Professor Nicola Walshe (Pro-Director Education and Executive Director of the UCL Centre for Climate Change and Sustainability Education) together with sustainability charity Global Action Plan, urges Bridget Phillipson MP, Secretary of State for Education, to ensure that the new National Curriculum adequately prepares young people for the challenges of tackling the climate emergency.
The joint statement adds to growing calls for Professor Becky Francis, Chair of the Curriculum and Assessment Review (CAR), to establish a formal expert sub-group on sustainability education.
The letter, which will remain open for others to sign, highlights the urgent need for the National Curriculum to reflect the reality of the rapidly changing world, where climate and environmental crises will directly impact future generations. It calls for a curriculum that equips young people not only with the knowledge and skills to understand the crisis but also with the tools to actively engage in building a climate resilient sustainable future."
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