Resources
We have worked with experts to ensure our resources are relevant for use in UK schools and are based on the latest science and evidence. They’ve been designed to be as easy as possible for busy school staff to use.

Air quality information
Clean Air Hub
For easy to understand information on the sources and health impacts of air pollution as well as air pollution forecasts, check out the Clean Air Hub.
Monitoring and measurement
- Data on air quality across England and air pollution forecasts - Air Quality England
- Check out the Breathe London air quality monitoring project to monitor levels of air pollution in your local area through a new network of sensors at key locations launched by the Mayor.
- In-depth data on air quality in London - London Air
Campaign resources
Active travel
- Check out our campaign resource on active travel
- Living Streets - Walk to School initiatives, resources and stories.
Campaigns
- Clean Air Campaign resources covering a broad range of campaign topics
- Clean Air Day teaching resources, assembly packs, social media resources and more.
- Idling Action raise awareness about idling engines as a source of air pollution.
Case Studies
Transform Our World showcases some of the schools across the UK taking action against air pollution.
School Streets
- Air Quality in Schools Interventions Toolkit - check out the School Streets section for guidance
- Hackney School Streets - a toolkit for education professionals to support embedding School Streets across the country
- Living Streets School Streets toolkit (pdf)
- School Streets Initiative - a list of resources about Schools Streets in one place
Clean air action plan
Clean Air Schools Framework
Fill in a short survey describing your school's context to receive a tailored action plan with expert resources on tackling dirty air. We are happy to talk you through the framework - get in touch!
Funding opportunities
Funding opportunities
Here is a list of funding opportunities (pdf) to help support your school in taking action on air pollution. This document will be regularly updated and do get in touch if you need any further guidance or support in making a funding application.
Infrastructure
Air cleaning
- We have created a comparative resource on air cleaning devices for schools (xlsx). (Opens in new tab)
- The INDAIRPOLLNET of scientists have produced a 'Guide for ventilation towards healthy classrooms (pdf)' which is a useful resource for information and solutions.
- A study from the Greater London Authority on Air filtration's Impact in Nurseries (pdf) in London.
Green infrastructure
- Air Quality in Schools Intervention Toolkit has a section covering schools ground and green infrastructure
- Green Infrastructure to Protect People from Air Pollution (pdf) offers detailed guidance which is applicable to schools.
Teaching resources
Activities and resources
- Tackle air pollution at the school gate with these Clean Air for Schools resources from Transform Our World
- Programme of activities to help increase physical activity and reduce congestion around schools from Sustrans.