Results 1-4 of 4 for climate change speaker:Kevin Brennan
- Written Answers — Children, Schools and Families: Climate Change: Curriculum (29 Jan 2008)
Kevin Brennan: .... From September 2008, "environmental interaction and sustainable development" will be one of the key concepts in the new geography curriculum for 11 to 14-year-olds with a requirement to study climate change. Getting young people involved in activities such as cycling is also of great value in promoting habits that are both environmentally friendly promoting personal health and wellbeing....
- Written Answers — Children, Schools and Families: Climate Change (18 Dec 2007)
Kevin Brennan: ...of Government Departments. We are currently working on the content of a new SDAP that will cover 2008-10. This will incorporate the Government's overall intentions as laid out in the recent Climate Change Bill and the cross-Government Adaptation Policy Framework to be published in the spring. Subsequent SDAPs are likely to continue to reflect the work of the Department in addressing the...
- Written Answers — Children, Schools and Families: Education: Climate Change (19 Nov 2007)
Kevin Brennan: ...Royal Geographical Society already provide support and resources for teachers. Science Learning Centres provide training for both primary and secondary teachers in sustainability and the science of climate change. There are many other sources of support including businesses, local authorities and non-governmental organisations. We have no plans to provide grants for external experts to...
- Opposition Day — [20th Allotted Day — First Part]: Bullying in Schools (17 Oct 2007) has video
Kevin Brennan: ...Action Challenging Homophobia and in broad consultation with all interested parties, including faith groups, gives teachers for the first time specific advice to help to challenge and to change homophobic attitudes, while supporting and affirming gay, lesbian and bisexual pupils, and their right to be themselves without being bullied. The guidance provides schools with advice on how to use...
