Launching Summer 2026

Our Sustainability
Journey at Barrow

Discover how sustainability is part of life at Barrow — from our two-year programme and six key drivers, to how it connects with our Christian vision, values and everyday school experiences.

THIS TERM

Biodiversity & Nature Recovery

This term, pupils focus on biodiversity and caring for God’s creation. Children explore habitats, support wildlife, and take part in practical activities such as planting, creating habitats, and improving outdoor spaces. Through this, we develop a sense of stewardship, responsibility and wonder for the natural world.

Programme
2-year rolling cycle

Christian link
Wisdom / Creativity

Measure of progress
Energy Sparks data, termly audits and our Climate Action Plan

Sustainability at Barrow CEVC Primary School

Sustainability is part of how we live out our Christian vision and values — caring for our world, our neighbours and future generations.
We combine learning, practical action and measurable progress across school life.

Learn

Curriculum, assemblies and pupil voice

Measure

Audits, targets and energy data

Act

Whole-school projects and practical changes

Programmes & networks

Energy Sparks

Let's Go Zero

Our Schools, our World

National Education Nature park

UKSSN Operations Group

Our Sustainability Drivers

Food & Climate
Eat locally • limit waste
Christian value:
Generosity

Waste & Circular Economy
Reduce • reuse • recycle
Christian value: Service

Travel & Clean Air
Walk • cycle • reduce pollution
Christian value:
Stewardship

Water & Health
Use water wisely • stay healthy
Christian value: Courage

Energy & Carbon
Save energy • reduce carbon
Christian value: Wisdom

Biodiversity & Nature Recovery
Help wildlife • grow habitats
Christian value: Creativity

TWO-YEAR ROLLING PROGRAMME

How the cycle works

Our sustainability programme follows a simple two-year rolling cycle, with a clear focus each term. This allows pupils to explore each theme in a meaningful way, linking learning, assemblies and practical action across the school. Each driver is revisited over time so children can build understanding, confidence and responsibility as they progress through Barrow.

Launch
Summer 2026
Biodiversity & 
Nature Recovery

Year 2
Autumn 2026
Food & Climate

Year 2
Spring 2027
Travel & Clean Air

Year 2
Summer 2027
Energy & Carbon

Year 1
Autumn 2027
Waste &
Circular Economy

Year 1
Spring 2028
Water & Health

Cycle repeats
Summer 2028
Biodiversity & Nature Recovery

CHRISTIAN VALUES

Linked to school values and the Christian year

As a Church school, our sustainability work sits alongside the Christian calendar and supports spiritual development through thankfulness, stewardship, service, courage and hope.

DOCUMENTS & UPDATES

A place to grow over time

This page will develop as our sustainability journey grows. Over time, it will share our Climate Action Plan, termly updates, pupil-led projects and examples of how we are making a difference across school life. We will use this space to celebrate progress, share learning and show how our whole school community is working together to care for our world.

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Biodiversity Update - 1st May 2026

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Biodiversity Update

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