'We can all adopt sustainable development, respecting both man and nature - and alter our production and consumption habits. Everyone can make a difference, starting right now.'

I met with colleagues to look at Sustainable Schools today and we agreed that this is a really important issue for young people and that we need to raise the profile. We agreed to look at how we might develop a local or regional standard for an award with associated resources to help schools give this the priority it deserves. WATCH THIS SPACE

You can find out more about the DCSF approach by visiting www.teachernet.gov.uk/sustainableschools.
Chris