The Reaching Out Tutors' File contains a set of workshop materials, in three parts, which enables teachers to explore those kinds of environmental education which best contribute to more sustainable ways of living. It draws on WWF's experience of developing curriculum and curriculum management materials for schools and provides the content and framework for the in-service education course that WWF-UK runs for teachers.  The materials are designed for flexible use and together with the Lets Reach Out  handbooks, they are likely to find various applications. These will include short courses and longer accredited courses which contribute to a diploma or higher degree.
Each of the seven handbooks which make up the Reaching Out Tutors' File consists of five two hour workshop sessions. Each session is underpinned by the findings of Caring for the Earth, the second World Conservation Strategy, and there are extensive references to the Agenda 21 process initiated at the Earth Summit in 1992.
Part 1  Introduction and Initial Perspectives
After introducing the Reaching Out framework and background to the project, the first of the seven handbooks explores the theory and practice of education for sustainability and the ways in which this concept can find a place in the National Curriculum. Session five argues that critical action research is central to professional development in education for sustainability.
Part 2    Practicing Action Research (five handbooks  including secondary geography)
Each of the handbooks in Part 2 contains five workshop sessions designed for either primary school teachers or secondary subject specialists. They are designed to prompt further reflection and action on education for sustainability by the whole staff in the case of primary schools, or by subject departments and cross-curricular teams in secondary schools. The sessions may be led by an outside tutor but can also be run by teachers themselves. Each of the secondary pathways focuses on a different core of foundation subject, its links with one other subject and with particular cross-curricular themes, dimensions and skills. Geography links with history and citizenship education.
Part 3    Broadening Perspectives
Having introduced teachers to education for sustainability in Part 1 and explored its implications for the primary and secondary curriculum in Part 2, Reaching Out concludes with five sessions designed to broaden teachers' and other participants perspectives. Part 3 draws attention to the Agenda 21 process, prompts reflection and action on education for sustainability locally and globally, and suggests evaluation criteria for continuing professional development in a rapidly changing world.