Can a primary (elementary) school teacher be a conservationist? It wasn’t a question on Edd Moore’s mind when he first took his job as a freshly qualified teacher, trained in sport science. However, having soon decided to create a school garden, he continued along this unexpected path and transformed his campus from an ‘eco’ blank canvas to a multi-award-winning eco-school, with a fully integrated environmental curriculum.

In our ongoing series of 'Sustainable Stories,' we delve into the remarkable work of individuals making significant contributions to sustainability in Dorset. Today, we have the pleasure of speaking with Edd Moore, a primary school teacher and eco-coordinator at Damers First School. Edd has been instrumental in transforming the school's approach to environmental education and sustainability. Let's explore his journey and the impact of his initiatives.

We are delighted to introduce Edd Moore as one of our superhero teachers. Here are Edd’s tips on “Embedding Nature and Sustainability into the Curriculum.” The Department for Education’s (DfE) Sustainability and Climate Change Strategy published in 2022, emphasises the importance of incorporating nature-based learning in schools. This guide will provide practical ways to integrate sustainability and environmental education across subjects in a meaningful way, fostering student awareness and engagement with the natural world. We are delighted to introduce Edd Moore as one of our superhero teachers.

Edd Moore has been at the forefront of education around environment and sustainability for the last ten years. He has built up the primary school's eco work from a blank canvas to one of the top eco schools in the country, embedding the environment into the school's curriculum. Edd has led the school he has worked for to win multiple national environment awards that include Eco Schools Eco Primary School of the Year, Surfers Against Sewage Schools Champion of the Year, Jane Goodall Roots and Shoots UK Best Group of the Year to name a few. Edd teaches the future generations about sustainability - creating initiatives and programmes that are shaping not only his pupils' futures but those of the schools he works with.

No matter what you teach, there is a 100 Ideas title for you!The 100 Ideas series offers teachers practical, easy-to-implement strategies and activities for the classroom. Each author is an expert in their field and is passionate about sharing best practice with their peers. 100 Ideas for Primary Teachers: Greener School is the guide that schools need to implement and achieve their Climate Action Plans. Linking with the DfE Sustainability Climate Change Strategy, as well as the Eco-Schools' top ten topics and the Let's Go Zero Objectives, this is the essential book for creative activities

Sponsored by the International Curriculum Association, senior leaders and subject experts explore ways in which international schools can help achieve the UN SDGs 2030. Key themes: Examples of successfully integrated sustainability projects and initiatives. The role of student voice and agency in shaping a school's sustainability agenda. The role of global citizenship and collaboration with local community to encourage action on the SDGs. Looking ahead, the role international schools have in shaping the global narrative. How ICA’s materials support the effective teaching and learning of SDG’s 2030.