Schools Lead The Way

Notting Dale in RBKC is one of two wards chosen to develop solutions to create a greener future, as part of the Mayor of London’s Future Neighbourhoods 2030 programme. Schools are at the forefront of the project. How are they doing that? We asked pupils at Thomas Jones Primary School how local schools are leading the way on climate action — cutting emissions, improving air quality, and inspiring young people to care for the planet. Through the Future Neighbourhoods 2030 programme, schools are tackling climate change head-on — from solar energy and flood prevention to greening and clean air project.

We brought together Headmasters David Sellens (Thomas Jones) and Ben McMullen (Avondale Park), Cllr Catherine Faulks, Lead Member for Family & Children's Services at RBKC, and Anca Giurgiu, senior manager Notting Dale Future Neighbourhoods Team to discuss how climate action can be practical, local, and deeply educational. By working together — schools, the Council, and the community — we’re creating greener, healthier learning environments for future generations.

It’s inspiring to see how schools, the Council, and local partners are working together to make a real difference — not just in buildings and infrastructure, but in how young people think about the planet and their role in protecting it.