The Secrets of Our The Secrets of Our SuccessSuccess

(Curriculum)(Curriculum)

Esin EsatEsin EsatDirector of SustainabilityDirector of Sustainability

Bedford CollegeBedford College

Sustainability Curriculum atSustainability Curriculum atBedford CollegeBedford College

Foundation Degrees

Incorporated into the

Mainstream

Additional Qualifications

Short Specialist Courses

Industry EngagementIndustry Engagement(Low Carbon Future Event 2009)(Low Carbon Future Event 2009)

Low Carbon Future Event 2009Low Carbon Future Event 2009SeminarsSeminars

Renewable energy awareness for Renewable energy awareness for householdshouseholds

Energy efficiency in buildingsEnergy efficiency in buildings Saving water, saving energy, saving moneySaving water, saving energy, saving money Heat pumpsHeat pumps Business opportunities in Renewable EnergyBusiness opportunities in Renewable Energy The energy industryThe energy industry Energy grants for householdsEnergy grants for households

Learner Engagement (Sustainability Learner Engagement (Sustainability Day 2009)Day 2009)

Potential Effects of Climate Change on Bedford

(ND Graphics) Potential Effects of Climate

Change on Bedford(HND Fine Art)

Making a Difference(Level 3 Holistic Therapy) Solar Cooking

(L1 Sustainable Development- Computing)Reducing Our Carbon

Footprint(Business & Administration)Conservation of the Rainforest

(L2 Carpentry and Joinery)Free Electricity from the Sun(Electrical Installation)

Making Bio Diesel from Used Vegetable Oil

(Motor Vehicle) Key Skills CommunicationsElectric Cars & Alternative

Energy Technologies(L1&2 Motor Vehicle) Research into the Quality of

Bedford’s Environment(L3 Business Finance)

Getting StartedGetting Started

Sharing the vision & stimulating interestSharing the vision & stimulating interest College ExecutiveCollege Executive CorporationCorporation Curriculum teamsCurriculum teams

Utilising external links & partnershipsUtilising external links & partnerships Investment (time & money)Investment (time & money) Developing skills & resourcesDeveloping skills & resources Course developmentsCourse developments

PVPV Solar ThermalSolar Thermal

Stage 2Stage 2 Skills for Energy CoVE statusSkills for Energy CoVE status S4E CoVE Coordinator appointedS4E CoVE Coordinator appointed Environmental Environmental Sustainability Policy Sustainability Policy Events (Low C Future, Sustainability Day, Schools Events (Low C Future, Sustainability Day, Schools

Event, external exhibitions & events)Event, external exhibitions & events) Additional qualificationsAdditional qualifications New partnershipsNew partnerships New ERA (formerly EREA)New ERA (formerly EREA) Contribution to FE sector developmentsContribution to FE sector developments

QIA-NTLCP sustainable construction resources- QIA-NTLCP sustainable construction resources- pilot centre & Expert Group memberpilot centre & Expert Group member

CEL Sustainable Development StrategyCEL Sustainable Development Strategy AOC Green Colleges initiative & Sustainability AOC Green Colleges initiative & Sustainability

GroupGroup Sustainability identified as a key college prioritySustainability identified as a key college priority

Stage 3Stage 3

Green Gown Award- CoursesGreen Gown Award- Courses New appointments in key areas with an New appointments in key areas with an

interest in Sustainabilityinterest in Sustainability Whole college presentations by the Whole college presentations by the

PrincipalPrincipal Senior level Sustainability roleSenior level Sustainability role Staff developmentStaff development Sustainability tutorialsSustainability tutorials Bedford College Sustainability GroupBedford College Sustainability Group Staff objectivesStaff objectives

The Essential Messages for The Essential Messages for SuccessSuccess

Top level commitment

Staff buy-in

Investment-staff time & resources

External partnerships & networks

What We Would Do What We Would Do DifferentlyDifferently

Prioritise actionsPrioritise actions ‘‘Café Conversations’ approachCafé Conversations’ approach

Any questions?Any questions?

Esin EsatEsin Esat

Director of Sustainability, Bedford CollegeDirector of Sustainability, Bedford College

eesat@bedford.ac.ukeesat@bedford.ac.uk01234 291 38401234 291 384