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Page last updated: 03 May 2012

Waste prevention for schools in edinburgh

We talk rubbish – and schools love it!

Changeworks’ Waste Education Service for Schools offers FREE talks and workshops that really make a difference for nurseries and primary and secondary schools in Edinburgh.

Our practical educational interventions reduce school waste and help your school achieve Eco School award status. What’s more, all our activities are Curriculum for Excellence linked and run by education professionals.

Interested in a visit from our education team? 

Choose the relevant age group for more information on our programme of activities:

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Early Years

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Primary

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Secondary

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Teacher Training We offer continuing professional development for teachers. Click here for details and dates of our next courses.

     

Waste educators across the UK can access Changeworks Learning's Scottish Waste Education Support Programme (SWESP), which uses bespoke training and resources to develop skills and knowledge.

 

 

Keep up to date with the competitions, latest news and events for schools.

 

Our Kidszone is a fun-filled fact site for eco pupils to find out about waste prevention and recycling.

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Check out our useful links page for more information on waste prevention and recycling. 

The Changeworks Education Team is funded by The City of Edinburgh Council.

Contact us:

T: 0131 555 4010

E: wasteeducation@changeworks.org.uk