This Manual is a companion publication to the ‘Manual for Schools’, a guide to Education for Sustainable Development for teachers published in 2004 and available online. This ‘Manual for Planners’ now provides planners with advice about the needs of teachers, youth workers and students.

‘Planning for Sustainability’ is now an essential part of the work of all practicing planners. ‘Education for Sustainable Development’ is an integral part of teaching, and an essential part of study in a range of subjects. This Manual aims to make the links between the work undertaken by planners and the needs of teachers. Planning issues are relevant in many subjects and curriculum areas in all parts of the UK education systems, from early years through to further education.

This Manual highlights practical and up-to-date case studies, drawn from real life. Current planning and related issues can help teachers and students understand the work of planners and the role that planning plays in influencing land use and change in their local area.

Teachers, like planners, are busy people. If you want to consult school children, teachers will need to see how your consultation fits with their curriculum and timetable. If teachers are devising a planning project, they will need to know what issues are relevant in the local area and what information you are able to supply.

Professional planners have a responsibility to share their values, expertise and knowledge to further the art and science of planning. This Manual aims to give you practical and inspiring examples of how you can do this.

Author:

Jacqui Ward

Publisher:

The Royal Town Planning Institute

Date:

12-Jun-07

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