For Schools | Mini COP

Inspiring the Next Generation of Climate Leaders

Mini COP is a year-long sustainability education programme for primary schools, designed to help students understand climate challenges, explore solutions, and take meaningful action in their school and community.

Through simple, flexible activities and real-world industry connections, Mini COP brings sustainability to life in a way that is engaging, practical and easy for schools to deliver.

What Schools Receive:

Mini COP is designed to fit into the school year, providing ready-to-use resources and activities that require minimal preparation.

All activities are designed to be flexible and teacher-friendly, allowing schools to participate in a way that suits their timetable.

Schools receive:

Ready-to-use assembly content (10–15 minutes)
Downloadable classroom activities and worksheets
Monthly sustainability themes linked to real industries
A county-wide inter-school competition
A virtual Mini COP student conference
Access to an online sustainability inspiration hub
A flagship end-of-year experience and celebration event
Support with School Climate Action Plans

A Simple, Structured Programme

Mini COP follows a clear student journey:

Learn → Imagine → Present → Celebrate → Commit

Across the academic year, students will:

Learn about climate challenges
Imagine solutions for their school
Present their ideas publicly
Celebrate sustainability with their community
Commit to future action through climate pledges

This structure helps students build confidence, creativity and a sense of responsibility.

Designed For Schools

We understand that schools are busy!

Mini COP is designed to:

✔ Fit into existing curriculum time
✔ Require minimal teacher preparation
✔ Be flexible and adaptable
✔ Work across whole schools or smaller groups

Schools can join in any term, with activities designed to be interchangeable throughout the year

Real World learning

Mini COP connects students with the industries shaping the future, helping them understand:

how sustainability applies to real careers
how businesses are responding to climate challenges
how their actions can make a difference

This helps bring learning to life and introduces students to future opportunities.

Lasting Impact

By taking part in Mini COP, schools will:

Build climate awareness across the whole school
Develop student-led sustainability initiatives
Create School Climate Pledges for the future
Gain access to local expertise and support
Become part of a growing network of schools sharing ideas

Mini COP supports schools to move from learning about sustainability → taking real action.