Fairtrade Schools Award
The Fairtrade Foundation administers a scheme whereby a school can become a Fairtrade School.
To become a Fairtrade School you need to meet 5 goals:-
- Set up a Fairtrade School Steering Group of pupils and adults (e.g. teacher, governor, catering staff, parent) with at least half pupils, which meets at least once a term to promote Fairtrade and monitor its use.
- Write and adopt a Fairtrade Policy which has the support of the board of Governors and is signed by the Head teacher. *
- Use and sell Fairtrade products as much as possible.
- Learn about Fairtrade in at least three subjects in two year groups.
- Take action for Fairtrade at least once a term in the school and once a year in the community.
*This could include commitments to - Use only Fairtrade tea, coffee and sugar at school functions; Encourage the use of Fairtrade products in the Staff Room; Have Fairtrade tea, coffee, sugar (and biscuits) available for visitors; Hold occasional Fairtrade stalls either in school or at social functions e.g. Summer or Christmas Fair; Aim to introduce Fairtrade products in the school catering service or vending machines; Encourage the use of Fairtrade products as cookery ingredients.
To apply to become a Fairtrade School:-
You need to register with the Fairtrade Foundation. To do this, go to: http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/schools/default.aspx
For help, support and ideas on how to achieve the status, plus supply of goods for stalls, please contact a member of the group.
We would be very pleased to help schools in working towards this award.
Marjorie Drake Email: mardrak@btinternet.com Tel: 01772 865200
Cath Greenlees Email: catherinegreenlees@hotmail.com Tel: 01772 61350
Anne Garsed Email: fairpreston@gmail.com Tel: 07813 870641