Brighter Futures
At Pearson, we are committed to supporting schools in their mission to become more sustainable and in helping to shape a future generation of sustainably minded, global citizens.
Over the past few years, we have seen in both our project qualifications and initiatives, that there is a real thirst for driving proactive change in this space. We are excited to build on this passion and are working with key partners in the sector to support schools, students and parents to make education enriching for all learners.
Student Sustainability Forum
We brought together students from year 10 to university post-graduates for our inaugural Sustainable Student Forum. The day began with a Wave Makers workshop, ran by our event partners Ocean Generation, followed by a Pearson led roundtable discussion. We covered topics like COP28, what makes a sustainably minded citizen and green dreams for the future.
Earth Day 2024: Five activity tips
Earth Day falls this year on April 22 and offers primary schools the chance to get creative with their pupils. We consider five ideas for classroom activities and signpost to further resources.
Practical advice from inspiring environmentalists and educators
Our Sustainability and Climate Lead, Clare Cox, puts questions to leading environmentalists and educators in our Ask the Expert series, providing you with practical advice and tips on how to make your school more sustainable and eco-friendly.
Explore sustainability and climate change through an Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)
Our EPQ allows learners to independently focus a research project on sustainability or climate change. Through meaningful research learners will gain a deeper and broader understanding of key environmental issues, while exploring creative climate solutions.
Successful EPQ learners will receive a free one-year subscription to content at IEMA.
The Future of Design Education
We’re excited to announce plans to drive forward a new, future-focused design and technology (D&T) curriculum that inspires children and young people to become the creative problem solvers of the future.
The new design education curriculum would support a natural transition from its current focus to a more sustainable approach in which learners are challenged to design solutions for citizens that address key global issues.
Green Skills and Careers webinar
During this student focused webinar we welcome WWF to explore what is meant by 'sustainable skills' and how they can be embedded into every career path, not just those that are typically 'green careers'.
You'll also hear from two Ashden Award winners, ASRI and B4box, who will both demonstrate using green skills within different industries.
Top reads
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Students on: Building brighter, greener futures
Young people share their hopes for the future and the environmental actions they're taking now.
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“The benefits of climate education will be fast; even spontaneous”
Ahead of COP27 and Pearson’s Sustainability Webinar, young environmental activist James Miller shares his take on the positive impact education can make on the world and what needs to be considered to achieve it.
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Sustainability and education: Brighter futures
A look into sustainability within schools, eco-anxiety in the classroom and what Pearson is doing to support.
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How to teach a green curriculum and encourage environmentalism
The psychological impact of the climate crisis and fear of the future – affects enormous numbers of children and young people. At the same time, school students are getting involved.
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Meeting the Challenge of Climate Change through Project Learning
Young people have a particularly important role to play in leading the way in responding to this important challenge. How can we as teachers assist them in taking the lead?
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School Report
School Report
The Pearson School Report provides an in-depth, independent look at the education system. It includes topics on awareness & anxiety around global issues and much more.
Environment & Sustainability across the Curriculum
Discover our engaging support and content across subjects and more
Humanities
Real Geographer series
Studying geography can lead to some exciting and varied careers. Our Real Geographers series features some real-life geographers who share their love of geography and passion for their job. Find out why studying geography can lead to some exciting future careers.
Celebrating World Environment Day
We are highlighting the work of some inspirational young people who are playing their part to help protect our planet and are affecting change beyond the classroom.
Top tips for planning a greener fieldtrip
Eco-Schools Manager at Keep Britain Tidy, Lee Wray-Davies shares some useful tips for planning a greener fieldtrip.
Extended Curriculum
Pearson’s World Changer Awards
We wanted to highlight the power of education and demonstrate how subjects across the wider curriculum can help drive positive change in the world.
Download our free activity kits packed with fun resources and tasks to inspire your young World Changers.
Literacy and English
Twist on a Tale
Our 2021 national writing competition invited children and young people aged 4-19 from across the UK to look to the future, and unleash their creative fortune-telling skills.
Science
A scientific spotlight on...
April 22 is Earth Day, which marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970. Our scientific spotlight on Earth Day is dedicated to its founder, John McConnell.
Eco-anxiety
Our reasearch have found that almost half of teachers have seen an increase in pupils’ awareness around climate change and a quarter of all teachers have seen an increase in pupil anxiety on the topic. We are committed to supporting schools in their mission to become more sustainable and in helping to shape a future generation of sustainably minded global citizens.
Mental Health and Wellbeing page
We're passionate about creating a culture of positive wellbeing and mental health and are committed to working together with teachers and senior leaders to help build healthy, calm and happy schools.
