Prepare your school for a changing climate
A climate adaptation assessment helps you understand how your school may be affected by climate risks. These can include overheating, flooding and water shortages.
By looking at your buildings, outdoor spaces and day-to-day operations, the assessment shows where risks are and what you can do to reduce them. It gives you clear, practical actions to improve resilience now and in the future.
What you will receive
Each assessment includes:
On-site climate risk review
A visit to your school to review buildings, grounds and the local area. This helps identify current and future climate risks.
Discussions with school staff
We will speak with key staff to understand issues such as hot classrooms, drainage problems or maintenance concerns.
A tailored climate adaptation plan
You will receive a clear plan for your school. It will set out the main risks and recommended actions.
Prioritised actions
Practical recommendations ranked by impact, cost and ease. The focus is on low-cost and passive solutions where possible.
Maintenance and improvement guidance
Advice on simple fixes, such as clearing gutters, improving ventilation or adding shade, to help your school cope better with climate impacts.
Why climate adaptation matters for schools
Climate change is already affecting schools. Taking action now can help you to:
- reduce overheating and improve comfort for learning
- lower flood risk and protect buildings and equipment
- use water more efficiently during dry periods
- reduce disruption from extreme weather
- improve outdoor spaces for learning and wellbeing
- support climate education by leading by example
Get started
We have a limited number of free climate adaptation assessments available for eligible schools. Apply now to take a practical step towards protecting your school from future climate risks.