Education for a Greener Future
Award-winning educator and environmental consultant Eco Edd helps schools, trusts, and organisations bring climate action into the heart of learning. With over a decade of experience—both in the UK and internationally—Eco Edd offers tailored support, strategy, and inspiration to empower the next generation of changemakers.
The Journey So Far
Our Future Depends on Today
Climate change and the threats to our environment present us all with the greatest challenge to our lives and to the lives of future generations. Rising temperatures are destroying our environment by creating weather extremes, natural disasters and food and water shortages. The ice caps are melting, sea levels are rising, and forests are burning. Scientists calculate that global temperatures are over one degree Celsius above pre-industrial levels and rising. Plastic pollutes our oceans and marine life and coral reefs are dying. The eco systems on which all life depends are being destroyed (United Nations, 2025). We need to look after all the resources of nature now so that harmony is restored between people and the planet.
Coming This September: 100 Ideas for a Greener School
Written by Eco Edd, “100 Ideas for Primary Teachers: Greener School” is a practical handbook packed with real-world strategies to bring sustainability into the classroom. Designed for teachers, trainees, and school leaders, it offers tried-and-tested ideas to help students take meaningful climate action at school, at home, and in the community. Supported by Let’s Go Zero, the Foundation for Environmental Education, and the DfE’s Climate Ambassadors Programme. Published by Bloomsbury.
A Message from Edd
"I’ve been at the forefront of Regeneration Education since 2012, driven by a belief that schools can lead the way in creating a greener, fairer future. Over the years, I’ve worked with children, educators, and communities to embed sustainability into every part of school life — not as an add-on, but as a core purpose.My journey has taken me from transforming a UK primary school into one of the top Eco-Schools in the country, to teaching at the renowned Green School Bali as a Primary Teacher and Curriculum Coordinator. Along the way, I’ve led schools to win major national environmental awards, including Eco-Schools Primary Eco School of the Year, Surfers Against Sewage Schools Champion, and Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots Education Institution of the Year.In 2023, I was proud to be named one of 500 Coronation Champions for my environmental work, and in 2024, I was honoured to receive the Foundation for Environmental Education’s Teacher of the Year Award. I’m also an Earth Cubs Superhero Educator — championing global citizenship, climate resilience, and action-led learning in classrooms around the world.Today, I work as an Environmental Education Consultant, supporting Multi-Academy Trusts, schools, universities, teacher trainees, businesses, media organisations, and NGOs. My goal is to give educators the tools and confidence to help young people become changemakers — in school, at home, and in their communities."
Get in touch
[email protected]
Based in
Crewkerne, Somerset
What Eco Edd Offers
Eco Edd is a specialist Environmental Education consultancy led by a nationally recognised teacher, award winner, and published author. Edd works with Multi-Academy Trusts, schools, universities, councils, businesses, and global organisations to embed climate education across all levels of learning. From strategic climate planning and Green Flag Award support, to whole-school staff training, curriculum enrichment, and international collaborations, Eco Edd delivers practical, meaningful guidance—on site, virtually, or via pre-recorded content.With a strong focus on regeneration, global citizenship, and sustainable action, Eco Edd helps educators and institutions create a real and lasting impact—backed by real-world experience, partnerships, and passion.
Services Include:
Climate Strategy & Action Plans
Writing and supporting the implementation of bespoke climate action strategies for schools and Multi-Academy Trusts—with in-person, virtual, or pre-recorded mentoring.
Green Flag Award Support
Mentoring schools to achieve the internationally recognised Eco-Schools Green Flag Award through tailored, flexible guidance.
Staff Training & Workshops
Practical, curriculum-linked training on eco activities—such as energy saving, biodiversity, water conservation, and creating school gardens.
Whole-School Eco Education Seminars
Guidance on embedding sustainability across the curriculum and involving the wider school community.
Eco Presentations
Inspiring talks for pupils, staff, or conferences on the power and potential of environmental education.
Resource Sharing & Teacher Support
Showcasing high-quality teaching resources and where to access them—giving educators the tools and confidence to teach sustainability.
Guest Speakers & Global Connections
Linking schools with environmental experts and educators—including virtual connections to Green School Bali and other global partners.
International & National Collaborations
Working with environmental organisations and businesses to enrich classroom learning and support youth-led climate action.
The Harmony Project
Introducing teachers to this inquiry-based environmental curriculum framework and supporting them to plan their own units.
Author & Speaker
Speaker at education and sustainability conferences, and author of 100 Ideas for Primary Teachers: Greener School—a practical handbook for embedding climate education across school life.
Consultancy Fees:
Fees are negotiable to help fit your budgets and requirements. Travel expenses are an extra cost on top of my daily rate. I have an electric car but will also use the train to reduce my carbon footprint. Please get in contact by filling out the contact form or emailing [email protected]
Achievements
- Empowering children in my class to take action on climate change in school and the community through enquiry-based learning. Children have looked at Waste and came up with their own 8Rs Waste Hierarchy for local school and the community.
- Collaborating with Tarum with children making our own natural dyes and paints from what they found in the school grounds.
- Project Managed Collaboration with Crafting Coral to make propagators to regenerate corals in Bali waters.
- Working across the Primary Grades to support planning, thematic enquiry questions by connecting Grades with people in the community to enhance the experience in the classroom.
- Set up Manna Organic Fertilizer (used on UNESCO Rice Fields) partnership with Green School Rice Fields with Grade 3 classes.
- Implemented Spark Tuesday where we invite organisations, businesses, charities from around Bali to share their work related to the environment that might spark an interest or idea with the children.
- Project Managed Flip flop artwork with 300 children across Primary making a portrait of Dr Jane Goodall with Plastic Angels charity to raise money for a ship container classroom and garden. Part of Jane Goodall Roots & Shoots Programme.
- Implemented the Jane Goodall Roots & Shoots Programme across Green School to help animals, people and the environment.
- Achieved Eco Schools Green Flag Status, 2016, 2018, 2020, 2022, 2024 with Distinction. Link
- Researched, organised, and project managed the DfE Energy Efficiency Fund on Energy Audit, Solar Panels, all lights LED, Endotherm for Gas and Measurable Energy Sockets.
- Embedded Energy Sparks into the curriculum, reducing energy consumption by 12%, then 20% the following year.
- Nature Premium Trial for DfE, Nature Journalling with Year 1 identifying native wildflowers and trees in school grounds and the community.
- Project Managed Rewilding of a community area including a Nature Information board created with 90 children over 2 years, with sponsorship and graphic designer support from People Need Nature and CPRE.
- Project Managed 450 children participating in Dorset Arts Fortnight, each year group showcasing artwork related to patterns in nature. Funded through grants and business donations.
- Project Managed 450 children taking part in a local art exhibition based on the book ‘It’s Up to Us’ by Christopher Lloyd.
- Ran community recycling schemes for printer cartridges, crisp packets, biscuit and confectionery wrappers, toothpaste tubes and toothbrushes.
- Embedded eco work across the curriculum and the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Each class made a termly pledge to help people, the environment, and animals, then presented and evaluated it in assembly. The most impactful class won a related talk or workshop.
- Mentored schools in Dorset to achieve Eco Schools Green Flag as part of an initiative by Dorset Council.
- Project Managed the “Refill Poundbury” campaign, signing up over 50 businesses. Link | Link | Link
- Designed and managed an outdoor area with two gardens, bird hide, pond, chickens, orchard, plastic bottle greenhouse, and forest school space.
- Created a school garden run by volunteers that involves all children. All food waste is composted using a Ridan Composter. Link
- Achieved Surfers Against Sewage Plastic Free School status (May 2018).
- Managed Dorchester’s transition to a Plastic Free Community (July 2019), with children signing up over 90 businesses to remove single-use plastics.
- Organised a community picnic in Borough Gardens with Dorchester Town Council including a junk band, stalls, and guest speakers. Link
- Won the National Young Enterprise Fiver Challenge three years in a row, raising over £7,000 with eco products.
- Led a Deposit Return Scheme Campaign with children meeting Michael Gove. Featured on Link
- Displayed environmental campaigns at Dorset Museum.
- Worked with CPRE, Refill, City to Sea, Jane Goodall Roots & Shoots, Surfers Against Sewage, Keep Britain Tidy, Eco Schools, and others.
- FEE Teacher Award 2024
- Energy Sparks Scoreboard Regional and National Champions 2023
- Coronation Champion for Environmental work in School and Community 2023
- Education Business Awards – Environmental Practice Award 2020
- Plastic Free Schools Champion 2019
- Eco Schools Primary Eco School of the Year 2019
- Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots School of the Year 2019
- Bath and West Environmental Eco Best School of the Year 2019
- Better Energy School Awards – Regional Winners 2018–2021
- TES Awards – Finalist in Sustainable School and Environment Champion categories
- Volunteering Centre Dorset – Group of the Year 2019
- Cultivation Street School Garden – 2nd (2018), 3rd (2020)
- RHS Five Star Garden 2017
- David Luke under 16 Ambassadors 2019
- Raised over £80,000 in five years from eco activities, awards, grants, and community donations.
- Pearson, Ask the Expert. March 2024 (Link)
- GeogLive Webinar, Energy. February 2024 (Link)
- Top Tips to Improve Outdoor Learning in Your School. February 2024 (Link)
- Wildlife Trust: Damers First School. February 2024 (Link)
- RSPB Nature Rich Curriculum. January 2024 (Link)
- Optimus Education Sustainability Skills. December 2023 (Link)
- DK Publishing: Top Tips to Becoming a Green School. October 2023 (Link)
- Energy Sparks: Damers First School Case Study. September 2023 (Link)
- School Impact Awards: Where Food Comes From. April 2023 (Link)
- Oriel Square Blog. September 2022 (Link)
- Muddy Puddle Teacher Podcast. July 2022 (Link)
- US People Podcast with Savia Rocks. July 2021 (Link)
- University of Winchester Venta Magazine. December 2020 (Link)
- NEU Educate Magazine. Nov–Dec 2020 (Link)
- The Telegraph – “Science, not emotion...” December 2020
- The Telegraph – “Zero Carbon schools...” November 2020 (Link)
- Funky Kids Radio, 60 countries. July 2020 (Link)
- NAPE Journal. July 2020
- Eco Schools Advent Calendar. December 2019 (Link)
- Plastic Game Changer – Case Study by Amanda Keetley. 2019
- Keep Britain Tidy Journal. 2019 (Link)
- Podcast with Jen Gale. 2019 (Link)
- Thrive Global: Damers First School. (Link)
- TES: Plastic Free Primary School. March 2019 (Link)
- Ridan Composter Case Study. (Link)
Get in touch
[email protected]
Based in
Crewkerne, Somerset
Videos
Is sustainable schooling the next big thing?
Youth Climate Summit - From Zero to Eco Heroes
U-fill Reusable Glue Sticks at Damers First School
Passionate about sharing zero carbon success
Climate change: Michael Gove - We should listen to climate students
Publications
Get in touch
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Based in
Crewkerne, Somerset
Get in touch
[email protected]
Based in
Crewkerne, Somerset