We want to make sure that the next Parliament’s MPs will take action to improve climate education in schools. Join us as we turn the tables on parliamentary candidates by grading them using our climate education report card.
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Cole Caesar
Beaconsfield
Independent
10.6.24
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Do they support the integration of climate change throughout every subject?
5
Do they support the teaching on solutions for climate change, as well as the causes and impacts?
5
Do they support more training for all teachers around the climate crisis?
3
Do they support more money being spent to upgrade schools so they are carbon neutral?
5
Do they support more green skills being taught in job-related education?
4
Total Score (/25)
22
I strongly believe that incorporating climate change education into school curriculums is essential for building a more sustainable future. If elected as the MP for the Beaconsfield constituency, I am committed to working towards implementing this important change by proposing an amendment to the School Act 2011. This adjustment will be just one of the many updates I plan to introduce to the school curriculum.
Solutions are the ultimate objective in all matters, particularly regarding climate change awareness. Incorporating new legislation into the school curriculum can serve as a significant step forward in enabling younger individuals to comprehend the severity of the issue and collaborate to generate innovative ideas. Just like myself, as a 21-year-old candidate for Member of Parliament, I have made significant progress based on innovative ideas and solutions. However, it ultimately depends on individuals who have been educated about this awareness to cultivate such ideas and ensure that their voices are heard.
In light of the current circumstances, it's important to acknowledge the heavy workload that teachers already face in delivering the curriculum. Personally, I consider the inclusion of climate change education as crucial, but I am also mindful of the challenges that educators may encounter. If given the opportunity, I would wholeheartedly support the addition of climate change education to the curriculum. If elected, I intend to propose the incorporation of climate change education into the school act of 2011, underlining its significance in shaping the environmental awareness of young children and fostering a sense of responsibility towards the planet.
Yes, I respectfully propose that the government consider investing in sustainable initiatives for our local schools. I believe it is essential not only to strive for carbon neutrality in schools but also to alleviate the financial burden placed on schools due to non-renewable energy costs, particularly gas. In the Beaconsfield constituency, there are numerous aging schools that lack the necessary funding to modernise their current boilers and equipment, which heavily rely on gas and electricity, resulting in significant expenses. Furthermore, these schools contribute to the concerning levels of CO2 emissions in the United Kingdom and Beaconsfield constituency. I am eager to explore solutions that would enable schools to cut costs and reduce CO2 emissions. Therefore, I urge the government to consider investing in initiatives such as the installation of solar panels in schools, and the replacement of outdated, inefficient lighting, boilers, and other equipment. I respectfully emphasise the urgency of amending the school energy policy to require the replacement of older boilers and utilities that have surpassed a decade of use.
I do support more green skills being taught in job-related education.