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Whole Institution Approach Worksheets

Already have a vision or a specific idea for change in your school? Great! If you’re looking for support on where to start or how to move forward, our interactive strategy worksheets are here to help.

These hands-on tools are designed to guide you step-by-step—from shaping your idea to turning it into a concrete, sustainable initiative within your school context. Whether you're working solo or with a team, the worksheets offer structured prompts, helpful tips, and plenty of space to reflect, plan, and take action.

Please download the worksheets of your choice and complete them individually.
Action Plan Worksheet


Purpose: To support VET schools in embedding sustainability by linking everyday practices to the SDG principles.

How to Use: Use this tool to guide your team in planning actions that are realistic, participatory, and aligned with long-term sustainability goals.


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Sustainability Self-Assessment Tool


Purpose: To reflect on your school’s current sustainability practices and plan future improvements.

How to Use: This is not an audit, but a conversation starter and planning companion. This tool encourages collective reflection across your institution and helps chart a course for meaningful, measurable progress in sustainability.


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Networking Worksheet


Purpose: To map out people and connections that can support sustainability efforts.

How to Use: Use this brainstorming tool to explore your school's internal and external networks. Identify potential allies, collaborators, and resources that can support new sustainability initiatives and create shared value.


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Communication Worksheet 1


Purpose: To strengthen communication and engagement around sustainability practices in schools.

How to Use: Use this template to identify key stakeholders, communication platforms, and actions that will support the implementation of sustainable practices through effective networking and outreach.


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Communication Worksheet 2


Purpose: To support promotion and awareness-raising around specific sustainability actions.

How to Use: This worksheet helps teachers or school leaders design a mini-campaign to promote one sustainable action within the school community.



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Strategy Tool


Purpose: To embed sustainability across the entire school using the Whole Institution Approach.

How to Use: Reflect on how your initiative aligns with key institutional focus areas. This tool supports cohesive, meaningful implementation. Not every section needs to be completed—prioritize what is most relevant for your context.








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Reflection Worksheet


Purpose: To support learning and improvement through reflection on a sustainability practice.

How to Use: Complete this worksheet after a sustainability initiative has been implemented. It helps you reflect on what worked well, identify challenges, and plan for improvements or scaling. Can be used individually or as a team.


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