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Education
If litter is understood by teachers and policymakers as a topic through which to develop the kind of knowledge and skills outlined in this report, it is more likely to be given attention in today’s crowded curriculum. Those who call for more education as a way to address the litter problems face a need to give schools more reasons to engage their pupils in these issues. Visible improvements to the grounds of a school will be one motivator, the chance to develop knowledge, skills and values that will benefit pupils, the school and wider society will be an even more powerful one
If litter is understood by teachers and policymakers as a topic through which to develop the kind of knowledge and skills outlined above, it is more likely to be given attention in today’s crowded curriculum. Those who call for more education as a way to address the litter problems face a need to give schools more reasons to engage their pupils in these issues. Visible improvements to the grounds of a school will be one motivator, the chance to develop knowledge, skills and values that will benefit pupils, the school and wider society will be an even more powerful one
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Recommendations
CPRE Recommendations
In particular, we recommend that the government:
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Supports the promotion of the Countryside Code, with its clear anti-littering guidance, through online advertising and engagement with schools..
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