BASIC 21

Birmingham, Action 21
Schools Involvement Certificate

Launch, Friday 24th November 2006

Banqueting Suite, Council House, Victoria Square, Birmingham
10 am - 1.30 pm

Guest speaker: Dr Jake Reynolds
Senior Adviser, Sustainable Development DfES

This event launches a scheme to support Birmingham schools engaging with the new DfES framework for sustainable schools. It is open to all Birmingham schools, and will be of particular relevance to headteachers, and those taking a leading role within their school.

It launches BASIC 21, a certification scheme for schools
It offers up-to-date guidance, including a briefing on the DfES framework from Dr Jake Reynolds, who has taken a leading role in its development.
It highlights the work of a range of supporting organisations.

Reservations

To reserve a place, contact:

BASIC 21, Lorraine Cookson
Birmingham City Council
Floor 18, Alpha Tower
Suffolk Street Queensway
Birmingham B1 1TU

Telephone 0121 303 5449
Lorraine.S.Cookson@birmingham.gov.uk

A supporting document will also be launched, to help schools evaluate their own work, and signpost them to local resources.

If you are unable to attend the launch, but would like a copy of the supporting document, please contact Lorraine Cookson at the above address.

There will be no charge for this event. A fair trade and ethical lunch will be provided.