Green Future

Green Future is a programme that supports the development of young people in Key Stage 2 and/or 3. Young people work independently and in teams over an extended period (approx. 18 months) to explore green issues, focusing on a green infrastructure development in their area.

Termly project sessions help them develop the green skills of:

• research
• data analysis
• using evidence to reach conclusions
• effective communication

Green Future Educational Impacts

• Enabling young people to identify, develop and celebrate their green skills.
• Developing key skills that support curriculum learning.
• Raising awareness of local green career opportunities.
• Supporting teachers to incorporate examples of diverse career opportunities into their teaching.
• Improving links between curriculum, careers and sustainability education

Green Future Volunteer & Employer Impacts

• Building STEM Ambassadors’ capacity to support young people and help them develop their green skills.
• Empowering STEM Ambassadors to communicate effectively about how green skills are relevant to jobs now and in the future.
• Supporting Developers to demonstrate local community engagement and define success in terms that are social and environmental, as well as financial.