Becoming a Fairtrade School
- means the school gets local and national recognition
- supports lots of other initiatives (such as Eco-Schools, International Schools, Healthy Schools and 'Determined to Succeed' (Scotland)
- contributes to making the world a fairer place
- helps to develop lots of new skills
- has a positive influence on the school community
- is part of something that's happening all over the country and around the world
is fun!
- provides opportunities to enhance many areas of the curriculum and explore citizenship from a global perspective
- gives pupils an opportunity to participate and take responsibility for their decisions
- encourages critical thinking, and offers opportunities for challenge and confidence building.
- contributes to 'Every Child Matters' and 'Education for Sustainable Development' (England and Wales), the 'Curriculum for Excellence' and 'Education for Citizenship' (Scotland) and 'Global Citizenship' (Wales)
To become a Fairtrade School you need to meet 5 goals
- Set up a Fairtrade School Steering Group with at least half of the group pupils and which meets at least once a term.
- Write and adopt a Fairtrade Policy which has the support of the board of Governors and is signed by the head teacher.
- Use and sell Fairtrade products as much as possible.
- Learn about Fairtrade in at least three subjects in two year groups.
- Take action for Fairtrade at least once a term in the school and once a year in the community.
Taking it further
For more detailed information either please contact The Borough of Scarborough Fairtrade Group, or contact the Fairtrade Foundation directly.