Step 1. Spreading the word
- Holding a successful Fairtrade stall
- Sweet Injustice: The chocolate game
- Winning them over: Frequently Asked Questions
- From football to fashion shows: More ideas for Fairtrade events
Step 2. Get Fairtrade products stocked in your school or university
Step 3. Becoming a Fairtrade school or university
1. Set up a Fairtrade School Steering Group
The Steering Group will meet at least once a term to consider progress on the five goals and decide how to continue to improve in each area.
- The group should include representatives from: the student body, teaching staff, and catering staff.
- The group must consist of at least 50% students, with them taking as much reposnsibility as possible for planning, decision-making and organising.
In order for Fairtrade status to be awarded the steering group must send a full report to the Fairtrade Foundation, explaining how each goal has been achieved. In order for the status to be retained they must send a short progress report at the end of every academic year.
2. Write & adopt a Fairtrade policy
A whole school policy must be adopted which incorporates these five goals. The policy must:
- be included in the school development plan
- be approved by the Governors/School Board, and go to the Student Council/other relevant school bodies for a discussion
3. Commit to selling, promoting and using Fairtrade products
To achieve this you must:
- Sell Fairtrade products in all possible outlets
- Provide and use Fairtrade products at all events
- Use Fairtrade products in the staff room and common rooms
- Plan to increase the products available year on year
- Monitor sales and record progress in terms of the range and value of Fairtrade products sold, on an annual basis
- Encourage other local outlets to provide Fairtrade products
4. Ensure the whole school learns about Fairtrade issues, using curriculum based lessons and wider learning activities
This must include
- lessons in at least three curriculum areas
- lessons in at least two year groups
- Other appropriate learning experiences possibly including school enterprise groups, assemblies, displays, school plays, school newsletter or website etc.
5. Commit to promoting and taking action for Fairtrade in school and the wider community
This must include at least:
- Three whole school activities or initiatives, (one per term, including one during Fairtrade Fortnight)
- One action to take the issues into the wider community
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