Early Years and Childcare Climate advice Pack Launch 2023

Overview

Course description

This is a special event to mark an important milestone in our commitment to a sustainable future. The official launch of the Early Years Climate advice pack, designed to empower the Early Years and Childcare sector to create a more sustainable future.

Agenda

• Introduction by Cllr Egan / Carolyn Terry, EYCC Sufficiency and Sustainability Manager
• Essex climate strategy - Sam Kennedy, Director: Environment & Climate Action
• Early years and Childcare Climate pack
• Road to Sustainability - Gold Eco award by Jayne's Nursery
• Connection to nature and engaging parents by Nature Nursery
• Carbon Cutting Essex App by Cllr Schwier

Event Objectives

This event is to draw attention to the role the Early Years sector has in supporting Essex to reach its net zero target.

The event will introduce the pack, which has been design specifically for this sector and we hope this will engage all our EYCC provider to create a positive change in their approach to sustainability.

The pack focuses on ways of reducing their carbon output, engaging with their families and embedding good practice into their curriculum to ensure their children the habits necessary to become the future Stewarts of the planet.

Suggested audience

All early years and childcare providers, students at college studying early year.

Course duration

Thursday 5 October 2023 7pm - 8pm

Virtual / Online

Course costs

No charge 

Why your views matter

To book your place at this training, please complete this booking form.

What happens next

Once you have completed the booking form, we will email you to confirm whether your application has been successful.

Please contact workforcedevelopment@essex.gov.uk with any queries.

Thank you.