Helping your school get started with a Climate Action Plan

All academy schools are now expected to have a Climate Action Plan as part of the Department for Education’s sustainability strategy. Many settings want to make progress but aren’t sure where to begin or how to keep things manageable.

To help, we’re hosting a short, practical webinar that breaks down the first steps and shows how schools can build early momentum without feeling overwhelmed.

What the session will cover

In 30 minutes, we’ll walk through:
What a Climate Action Plan is and why it matters
The first realistic steps schools can take
How the free Climate Ambassadors programme can support you
What baseline assessments involve and what data to gather
Examples from schools already making progress
A live Q&A with our speakers

This session is designed to give you clarity, confidence and a simple starting point—whether you’re leading sustainability work or supporting it as part of your role.

Who should attend?

School business leaders, finance teams, sustainability leads, governors and anyone involved in shaping your academy’s sustainability or resilience plans.

Meet the speakers

Harriet Hodgson‑Grove, Audit Partner & Head of Sustainable Business Services

Harriet leads UHY’s work on ESG reporting and assurance. She supports organisations across education, charity and corporate sectors to strengthen governance, reporting and practical sustainability approaches.

Jane Dickson, Partnerships Manager, Climate Ambassadors

Jane helps education settings across the country develop and deliver impactful climate action plans. She works closely with regional hubs, partners and schools to support practical, evidence‑based climate action.