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    Sustainable decorating

    Community RePaint takes leftover paint, redistributing and remanufacturing it for schools

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    Recycled IT for schools

    Buying refurbished computers can save schools money and help the planet

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    Outdoor learning: Polytunnel teaching spaces

    How one social enterprise is pioneering the use of these versatile outdoor ‘classrooms’

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    School playtime resources

    Make playtime fun and educational with these high quality play resources

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    Green energy for schools: Our MAT is heated by air and solar energy

    The Leeds-based Abbey MAT has transformed how it sources and uses energy in the past two years, says head of IT and infrastructure David Ryder

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    We’re on track to become net zero by 2025

    Kingston Maurward College in Dorset has switched to renewable energy to heats its buildings. Principal Luke Rake explains how

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    We’ve invested in a wind farm to power our school

    How Bishop Cornish CofE primary school in Cornwall moved to renewable energy

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    Funding to decarbonise

    Funding for Public Sector Decarbonisation

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    Budget for energy

    Getting the right energy deal for your school is crucial. As schools grapple with inflated bills, energy consultant Tim Warneford looks at what’s gone wrong and how to fix it

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    Our tips for sustainable procurement

    Read our quick guide to sustainable procurement

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    Procuring a green future

    Read how two MATs teamed up to create savings of nearly £6million

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    Earn while you spend

    The Give as you Live affiliate shopping website

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    Green for go

    Environmental credentials are becoming more important when it comes to our purchasing decisions, but eco-friendly products needn’t cost more

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    Creativity workshops

    Creativity is a key skill that needs to be nurtured in school - so here’s our pick of the best art, craft and STEAM workshops

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    Safe spaces

    Want to make better use of your space, or do more to aid social distancing? These products can add flexibility to learning and play areas - and keep everyone safe

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    Planning for procurement – step by step

    It used to be a simple case of getting the best quality service for your school at the best value, but procurement is a whole lot more complex these days, says Lorraine Ashover

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    Our guide to better buying

    When you’re counting the pennies it pays to be a savvy shopper, says Lindsey Marsh, author of The School Fundraising Handbook

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    Buying a minibus

    The Northern House Academy Trust’s Oxford school benefited from buying a used minibus

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    Don’t let trading be too taxing!

    The pros and cons of setting up a trading arm versus establishing a Community Interest Company

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    Helping schools get value for money

    Discover how the DfE is supporting schools to improve their buying of goods and services

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    In the driving seat

    Need a minibus but unsure what’s best for your school’s needs? Lorraine Shaw from the School Minibus Company has the answers

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    Mable Therapy

    Online therapy saved Parklands Primary School £20,000

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    Safeguarding app

    An insurance package with an Added safeguarding app

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    Rethinking your ICT

    Taking a greener approach to your ICT provision doesn’t have to cost the earth, says Lindsey Marsh, author of The School Fundraising Handbook

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