Hundreds take part in Eco School's conference in Blackburn

The event returned to the venue for the sixth year running and encourages pupils to learn new skills and develop knowledge of how to live in an eco-friendlier environment.

The conference was organised by the Lancashire Schools Sustainability Programme and hosted by the Blackburn Rovers Community Trust.

Wendy Litherland, Director of Sustainability from St Christopher’s CE High School & Sixth Form, said: “The Lancashire Schools Sustainability Forum, in close association with the Sustainability Learning CIC delivered another successful schools' conference, focusing on promoting the 'pupil voice'.

“The Forum is a platform for sharing skills, knowledge, and experience in promoting education for sustainable development in schools and other learning communities in Lancashire and beyond.

"It encourages environmental education and learning outside the classroom, with an emphasis on real world links to jobs and future career prospects."

Blackburn Rovers Community Trust’s Head of Operations, Martin Winters, added: “We are proud to partner with NW: School Sustainability Conference to host this year’s event at Ewood Park, which further strengthens our longstanding partnership.

“The conference brings together primary and secondary school children from Blackburn with Darwen, and across Lancashire, to take part in interactive ‘market stall’ activities, classroom discussions, drama shows and see the latest fashion creations in the ‘trash-show’; all themed around environmental importance and sustainability.

“Thank you to all the organisations, partners and company’s who have made this year’s event another success and we look forward to welcoming everyone back next year.”