Welcome to
The Sustainability Space
Everything sustainability at Bradford College, in one place. Home of the ESD Toolkit for curriculum staff, with news, progress and ways to get involved for everyone.
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The ESD Toolkit
For curriculum staff. A self-assessment, a five-part Learning Journey, activities, sustainability spotlights and tools to help you embed Education for Sustainable Development in your subject.
The toolkit is for every curriculum staff member. Whether you're brand new to ESD or already embedding it in your practice, there's a starting point for you — whatever your subject.
Take the Self-Assessment
5 minutes to understand where you are with ESD — and get a personalised recommendation for where to go next.
Follow the Learning Journey
Five sections taking you from ESD foundations through to practical embedding strategies — work through at your own pace.
Get Inspired by Sustainability Spotlights
Real examples of ESD in action across Bradford College departments. See what it looks like in your subject area.
Use the Resource Hub
Come back to the toolkit any time — frameworks, activity ideas, planning tools, and links to key organisations like ETF, UNESCO and EAUC.
What is ESD? Teaching that shapes the world we want
"Education for Sustainable Development empowers people with the knowledge, skills, values, attitudes and behaviours to live in a way that is good for the environment, economy, and society. It encourages people to make smart, responsible choices that help create a better future for everyone."
Environment
Climate action, biodiversity, clean energy, sustainable consumption — caring for the planet our learners inherit.
Economy
Green jobs, responsible business, innovation and enterprise — preparing learners for a rapidly changing economy.
Society
Equity, inclusion, social justice, active citizenship — developing learners who understand and shape the communities they're part of.
Sustainability at Bradford
See what the college is doing, from carbon and buildings to awards and community projects, and find ways to join in, whatever your role.
Become a Sustainability Champion
Are you a champion for sustainability in your department, or do you know someone who is? Join a network of like-minded colleagues sharing good practice, news, events and ideas. One hour a month, whatever your role.
Find out more →"This isn't about extra work. It's about recognising what you're already doing."
ESD is a way of helping learners see how their skills and knowledge connect to the world they live in.
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