Sustainability in the Early Years

What’s the aim of the course?

The aim of this course is to explore how to introduce
the principles of sustainability through pedagogy,
process and practice, enabling Green Champions in
Early Years settings.

Delivered in six sessions, every two weeks, the
course will explore each of the learning outcomes
in detail listed below.

What will this certification mean
for you?

• Your expertise in sustainability will raise the next generation of responsible global citizens
• You will have lots of new ideas for activities to stimulate and nurture young minds
• You will improve your career capital and value to your nursery as a sustainable lead
• Building a sustainable nursery will save you money while educating a new generation

Module 1

What is the outcome of this module?

Build a holistic sustainability approach
through the pedagogy, policies and
provision of the setting.

Module 2

What is the outcome of this module?

Understand how sustainable practice can
impact the Early Years sector.

Module 3

What is the outcome of this module?

Build a holistic sustainability approach
through the pedagogy, policies and
provision of the setting.

Module 4

What is the outcome of this module?

Develop routine procedures for
sustainability in early years practice
with particular reference to how we can
decrease food wastage and consumption
of materials and resources.

Module 5

What is the outcome of this module?

Be able to teach respect and responsibility in
relation to sustainability.

Module 6

What is the outcome of this module?

Develop a reflective approach towards
placing sustainability at the heart of policy
and practice.