Trafford & Stockport College Group

Green College Assembly – activists leading the way to a cleaner green future by working in partnership

The Trafford and Stockport College Group ensure that sustainability and opportunities for student leadership and activism are provided across the Group. To do this, we celebrate the questioning minds of our student campaigners in the Green College Assembly and their contributions to local and national forums that can further develop knowledge and understanding. Partnerships are a key element to the success of our student led approach to the project, which further embeds learning by bringing community into college.

Experiential learning is key to the progress and development of any student led activities. We know that key knowledge and understanding can be embedded through the lived experience. Since we advocate and provide templates for students to lead and deliver their findings and to support critical thinking through debate and discussion forums the outcomes of these activities are substantial and impactful. Students are encouraged to research and critique a wide range of stakeholder activities as they move towards their conclusions and actions to support learning.

In partnership with: SUEZ, Cheshire Wildlife Trust, Cadent Gas and SUSTRANS

Attendance and delivery at: Climate Action Now Summit – Carbon literacy and how it “affects me”, Greater Manchester Green Summit – challenging employers on their commitments. Youth Social Action – Environmental Improvement Plans, Sustainable lifestyles – Health and fitness focus, and reduction in food waste.

Top 3 Learnings

1. Not learning but living sustainability and carbon literacy through student led activities.
2. Future proofing our workforce by providing open forums to investigate and explore the “green agenda”.
3. Understanding that partnership working is the key to success.