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Introduction

The  ESD webpages provide a starting point for schools wishing to consider sustainable development issues. The information below has been prepared to support schools in taking forward practical projects. Many schools already include sustainable development within their curriculum activities through science, citizenship and PSHCE. For such schools, these pages provide an up to date summary of further projects and contacts. For those schools that have yet to consider sustainable development issues, these pages will provide a good starting point for both teachers and pupils.

School Councils form a key group within schools to help to take this agenda forward. In Cheshire West and Chester we have a very active and enthusiastic range of activities being undertaken within our schools that promote sustainable development issues amongst staff, pupils and the wider school community. The voluntary sector in the Borough is also very active and provide a very important support system for the work taking place. Links to these organisations are also provided on these pages.

The Free items below are available for Cheshire West Schools to help with any environmental project.

Free Packets of Pumpkin Seeds (whilst stocks last)
If your school has an eco or gardening club and you could use packets of pumpkin seeds contact us on 01244 402287 with brief details of your project and numbers required (average 20 seeds per packet).

Free Recycled Plastic Frisbees - 2 sizes small and large (whilst stocks last) 
If your school has an eco committee or eco club and could make use of these Frisbees, please contact us on 01244 402287 with brief details of your project and numbers and sizes required.

Subsidised Water butts - We have a limited supply of Water butts for use in schools and council offices and establishments (not for home/ personal use). The 190L Rainsaver Water butt kits are available for £16.68 including delivery (less than half price). For further information please contact us on 01244 402287.

All contributions to these pages are very welcome.