Brighter Futures
Helping to shape a future generation of sustainably minded, global citizens
In recent years, we’ve seen a real thirst for driving proactive change in sustainability within education. We’re excited to build on this passion and work with key partners in the sector to support schools.
Student Sustainability Forum
We pledge to make schools more sustainable and one of the ways we intend to do this is to empower students and young people by giving them a voice, a platform and a community to discuss their concerns, dreams and ideas.
The Pearson School Report
We’ve just launched our highly anticipated 2024 Pearson School Report, which brings together over 12,000+ teacher, student and sector voices on education – the challenges, solutions in action, and opportunities for the future.
Earth Day : 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.
Ask the expert
Our Sustainability and Climate Lead, Clare Cox, puts questions to leading environmentalists and educators in our Ask the Expert series, providing practical advice and tips on making your school more sustainable and eco-friendly.
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.
Explore sustainability and climate change through an EPQ
Our EPQ allows learners to independently focus a research project on sustainability or climate change. Successful EPQ learners will receive a free one-year subscription to content at IEMA.
The Future of Design Education
We're driving forward a new, future-focused D&T curriculum that inspires children and young people to become the creative problem solvers of the future and supports a natural transition from its current focus to a more sustainable approach.
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 research has shown that Eco-anxiety is rising among students, with many teachers noting increased awareness of climate change and pupil anxiety. We’re committed to supporting schools in their mission to become more sustainable and help build healthy and happy schools.
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How prioritising sustainability has improved behaviour and wellbeing at our school
Becki Huth, the sustainability and forest school lead at Cutteslowe Primary School and River Learning Trust, shares her approach to the outdoors and the natural world, reducing anxiety and exclusions at her school.
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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?