Schools in the East Midlands
recognise, value and implement global perspectives as a core element of the
educational entitlement of young people.
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Schools in the East Midlands
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BEAGLE project - invitation to schools from the Field Studies Council |
25.02.2010 |
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| The Field Studies Council is inviting schools in the UK to join over 300 schools across Europe to take part in a big investigation on the phenology (seasonal changes) of 6 common tree species. The results will help us to learn about how trees differ across Europe and the effects of human activity on the environment. All participating schools will receive a free guide for teachers and fold out key to tree phenology. To join this project visit the BEAGLE website or send an email |
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SoundAffects Global Citizenship Survey |
25.02.2010 |
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170 schools worldwide responded to the recent on-line survey carried out by the charity SoundAffects. The survey asked about current resources used by teachers for global citizenship work, and gauged their reactions to the potential of using the new resource of professionally recorded audio material. Over 70% of teachers responding to the survey work in schools where a link is already active or where they are in the process of forming one; almost half said that the main global citizenship teaching resource they currently use is material produced by themselves or other staff members. The vast majority (96.7%) said they would welcome new innovative resources such as audio material, especially if it came from a country where their school already had a partnership. You can read more about the survey here. The survey was carried out as part of the charity's preparations for the launch of SoundAffects Education, a new downloadable global citizenship teaching resource to be available from June, see the website. SoundAffects is currently piloting this new global citizenship teaching resource, and would very much welcome more secondary schools interested in taking part in the project. For more information, please contact cswinburne@soundaffects.org.uk |
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Make The Link - Climate exChange: New Schools Programme from Plan UK & the Citizenship Foundation |
25.02.2010 |
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| Plan UK and The Citizenship Foundation are offering an exciting new programme which is fully funded by the European Commission and therefore free to UK secondary schools. This project has been developed to promote learning, dialogue and action on climate change by linking UK secondary schools with secondary schools in key at risk countries in Africa (Malawi, Kenya and Senegal) and two other countries in the EU (The Netherlands and Bulgaria). Participating students will connect globally via a secure interactive web platform to learn about, and share experiences and views on climate change. The project will provide teachers with a flexible, engaging, child-informed syllabus and lesson plans on the science, politics and social dimensions of climate change, and facilitate cross-cultural and multi-language exchanges via online discussion forums, school pages and a gallery of children's projects. This programme is most relevant to Geography, Citizenship, Science, IT and Media Studies curricula. Please contact Rachel Landman at Plan UK on 020 7482 9777 for further information and how to sign up. |
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Interesting articles in Developments magazine |
25.02.2010 |
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| There is an interesting article in the current Developments magazine about Makutano Junction being watched in UK schools. It mentions Craven DEC and Just Ideas - visit the website. The previous issue also had an interesting article following up on the International Broadcasting Trust's recent research, The World In Focus which found that coverage of the wider world does not reflect our range of connections with other parts of the world and our curiosity about how people in other countries lead their lives - click here to see article. |
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From CEO of DEA |
25.02.2010 |
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| on 24th February, the DEA launched the Global Learning Charter at a reception in parliament hosted by Malcolm Bruce MP, chair of the Development Select Committee. We were delighted to have over 100 people at the reception, including a number of parliamentarians from across the political spectrum and the former education secretary Charles Clarke MP. You can see some photos from the event by clicking here. The Charter now has a coalition of over 200 signatory organisations including NGOs, schools, local authorities, universities, trade unions and many others. We plan to continue to build this broad based coalition and to work with them to promote global learning. DEA's has been developing its youth work programme over the years, particularly working in partnership with 5 DECs on the Global Youth Action project. Next month we will be launching a new publication looking at the lessons from our Global Youth Action project. We'd be pleased if DEA members could join us for this launch on 18th March from 5.30 - 7.30pm at the Local Government Association. To register, please email Sarah Williams In the meantime, we are pleased to launch a new DEA thinkpiece on the 'History of Global Youth Work' by Paul Adams. This is available for download on our website. We hope you enjoy it. |
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Primary Geographer - focus on Global Learning |
11.02.2010 |
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| The Spring 2010 issue of Primary Geographer focuses on global learning. It has been edited by Ben Ballin from Tide~ Global Learning and includes an article written by Hetan Shah and Kate Brown from DEA, as well as some DEA members. Find out more... | |||
The Benefits of Global Learning - article in SecEd |
11.02.2010 |
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| In last week's issue of SecEd, the weekly magazine for secondary schools, Kate Brown, DEA's Schools Programme Manager, looked at the benefits of embedding global learning across all subjects. Click here to read the digital edition online. Kate's article is on page 9. |
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Regional Network for International Learning (RNIL) |
04.02.2010 |
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On 3 February Rohini Corfield met with 7 Local Authority Advisers at the RNIL meeting to discuss a range of international and global learning issues:-
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| New Thinkpiece on Sustainability in Schools from the National College | 02.02.2010 |
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| A new thinkpiece, Every Child's Future: Leading the Way by Jonathan Porritt and others urges school leaders to embrace sustainability in their schools, arguing that leadership must be grounded in moral purpose, making sustainability integral to all aspects of education - find out more... The thinkpiece is supported by research by Forum for the Future and the Institute of Education involving a study of 56 schools who are leading the way in developing sustainability in their school and wider community. The research outlines the key characteristics of sustainable schools - find out more... |
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Young Brits at Art 2010: Turning young people's vision into art |
02.02.2010 |
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The Equality and Human Rights Commission has re-launched its Young Brits at Art awards, inviting 11-19 year olds from all walks of life to express their vision of this year's theme: 'What would the world look like if we lived without prejudice?' The awards can benefit young people in schools, youth clubs, Connexions services, pupil referral units, faith groups, libraries, leisure centres and other local council facilities. Charities and museums can use the awards as part of their existing youth programmes. Individual young people can also develop their own artwork and enter independently. |
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Green Gown Awards - Applications now open |
02.02.2010 |
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| Applications for the 2010 Green Gown Awards are now open, and the deadline to have your stage one application received by the Green Gown Awards team is 12 Noon on Friday 19 February 2010. Is your institution a leader in sustainability? Are you making positive changes through exciting initiatives? Then get yourself recognised in the leading sustainability awards scheme for universities and colleges across the UK. |
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One Big Idea competition |
02.02.2010 |
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| Do you have an idea that could change the lives of thousands? The One Big Idea competition is looking for a fantastic idea to go into production and on sale in selected Co-operative stores. All Global Ethics' profits from sales of this product will fund a humanitarian project of your choice in Malawi and your entry will need to show a direct link between the product sold in the UK and the project funded. The judges will be looking for entries that put the people first; demonstrating a tangible link between the product and the project that it funds, whilst at the same time selling really well in the UK and having the minimum impact on our environment. The competition is open to anyone who has a good idea! There are five categories for entries, including 2 school categories - primary and secondary. The deadline for entries is 12 February 2010. |
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Ofsted Citizenship report |
02.02.2010 |
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| This month Ofsted published Citizenship established? Citizenship in Schools analysing citizenship provision in secondary schools over the last three years. This report builds on the 2006 publication Towards consensus? which provided a picture of citizenship as an emerging presence in schools, with many gains since its introduction in 2002 but with considerable barriers to be overcome. Citizenship established?, based on a similarly sized sample of schools, shows steady progress as citizenship becomes more widely understood and acquires depth in the light of experience, but also highlights what schools need to tackle if citizenship is to be firmly established. Particularly relevant to global learning, the report notes that quality provision includes links between the school and the community locally, nationally and globally, and that work around global links can help bring the curriculum to life. In all but two of the 23 primary schools visited provision was found to be good or outstanding, with strengths including pupils' understanding of the community, sustainability, global links and human rights. Also of note, the report emphasises the importance of good discussion, based on knowledge and guided by clear ground rules. Outstanding teaching of debating skills was seen in one school where a team of teachers used a philosophical approach to discussing sensitive and controversial issues. Press reporting of this Ofsted report tended to focus on the fact that teachers worry about talking about politics in the classroom: |
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Holocaust Memorial Day Address |
02.02.2010 |
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On 28 January Rohini Corfield joined 40 staff and Members from LCC to mark Holocaust Memorial Day. At the event Julian Harrison, from LCC, delivered a thought-provoking address - click here to download. |
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New-look National Curriculum website goes live |
02.02.2010 |
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This week sees the launch of the National Curriculum website, which now includes the new primary curriculum and a range of tools and information to support it, including: |
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The website is a big step forward in making the new primary curriculum come to life for headteachers and the school workforce, and makes the curriculum easily accessible for all. Schools and teachers now have the information and support to start planning for the introduction of this new curriculum. More material will be added to the site 2010, including professional development materials, guidance and enhanced online tools. The secondary part of the website now includes a section on evaluating your curriculum, more information on curriculum design and improved links from subject areas. QCDA have worked with heads and teachers and with accessibility experts to help ensure that the website is useful, intuitive to use, and more accessible for disabled users. Alongside web-based resources, QCDA has produced a new primary handbook and introductory guidance, which are being sent to all schools and local authorities during February. A team of regional primary curriculum network advisers will be working with local authorities to support the development of local programmes of support and identify and disseminate good practice. QCDA are keen to hear from users to help them continue improving the website. If you would like to leave feedback then please contact email QCDA. |
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ESD Schools Working Group |
22.01.2010 |
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On 21 January 10 Local Authority advisers, staff from GOEM, consultants and Regional Network staff met at the RCE ( Regional Centre of Expertise) ESD (Education for Sustainable Development) Schools Working Group (visit the rceem website)
The meeting provided an opportunity for ESD educators to share expertise and co-ordinate ESD work across the region. |
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Rutland Sustainable Schools Showcase article |
19.01.10 |
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Equalities Updates |
19.01.10 |
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Implications for children, schools and families: The Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) is organising two listening events in February about the practical implications of the Equality Bill. They’re on Thursday 4 February in Sheffield and Tuesday 23 February in London . You can get more information, and an application form to take part, by emailing dcsf. |
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DFID's proposal to create a new Global Learning programme |
19.01.10 |
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DFID have put up their response to their proposal to phase out the DAF and EES programmes, and to create a new Global Learning programme. This is available on the DFID website. |
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DFID are aiming for their new programme to be a 5 year programme, with an emphasis on having the education sector take on the global learning challenge for itself. DFID are planning a stakeholder consultation about the new programme. If you are interested, please contact Saadia Mahmood by 25 January 2010.
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Black British History - George Whatley |
18.01.10 |
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| George Whatley is a part-time lecturer at the University of Northampton in Black British History (one of only three universities in the UK who offer such a course). George runs a British Black History module and a Special Studies Module, which are open to members of the public for £60 per module. |
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The Black British History module 2010 will run between 27 September and 6 December 2010. If you are interested in finding out more, please contact George - his details are below: George Watley, BA MA CPW George may also consider running courses in other parts of the region if there are sufficient numbers. |
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Rights Respecting Schools and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) |
18.01.10 |
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| The UK State party (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland) signed up to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) on 16 December 1991. Every five years the UN Committee examines the state party to see how well it is progressing children's rights. The last examination finished in September 2008 and the UN Committee issued a set of concluding observations or recommendations in October 2008. In response, in November 2009 the Department for Children Schools and Families published ‘Working Together, Achieving More', outlining ways in which England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland can work together to make the UNCRC a reality for all children and young people in the UK. There are separate, more detailed, action-plans for each administration: Of note, ‘Working Together, Achieving More' draws attention to the work of UNICEF in raising awareness of the UNCRC through its "Rights Respecting Schools Award" initiative. The RSSA initiative, running in more than 1000 primary and secondary schools in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, helps schools to use the UNCRC as a framework for developing a set of shared values, upheld by the school community. You can read more about the award on the Unicef website or go to teachers.tv to watch a 20 minute film introducing West Hill Primary School's experience of the RSSA.
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Policy watch: Conservative plans for Ofsted community cohesion inspections |
18.01.10 |
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| Shadow Secretary of State Michael Gove said this week that under a Conservative government Ofsted would not inspect how a school contributes to community cohesion. Click here to read article. Mr Gove announced these plans as he unveiled his party's classroom manifesto in Nottingham. He cited this inspection category as one of 13 that would be removed from Ofsted's remit, reducing Ofsted's inspection categories from 17 to 4. He did not comment on whether the duty on schools to promote community cohesion would be abolished. However, if Ofsted was no longer to inspect on community cohesion, it is likely that this would make the duty less of a priority for schools, even if it remained in force. |
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Global Learning Charter update |
18.01.10 |
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| DEA's Global Learning Charter now has over 150 signatory organisations, including UNICEF UK, Oxfam, Royal Geographical Society, Eden Project, WWF, local authorities, businesses and many UK schools. Click here to see the full list. An Early Day Motion has been tabled in Parliament in support of global learning. If you have not yet signed the Charter and would like to do so, please contact Max Hogg.
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Children's Statement on Climate Change |
21.12.2009 |
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| Over the summer, DCSF asked for children and young people's views on climate change and messages for Copenhagen. They were overwhelmed to receive 1,500 responses, and were struck by the strength of feeling and sense of urgency coming through. From those responses, they drafted a Children's Statement on Climate Change, which is a clear call to action for those attending Copenhagen to negotiate an ambitious deal to protect our world and our children's futures. Although many older children and young people responded to the consultation, DCSF tried to ensure that younger children's voices are heard through the Statement. They thought it was important to frame the technical and scientific debates in the context of protecting children and young people's futures. DCSF would like to extend thanks to the organisations, schools and individuals who responded to their questions. On 26 November, children from St. Luke's CEVA Primary School in Newham handed over the Children's Statement to the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families. You can see the Statement online. Ed Balls then passed the Statement to Ed Miliband, Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change at a Cabinet meeting - see Ed Balls' Twitter page for an impromptu picture of the moment taken by the Chief Whip! The Prime Minister has a copy and it has also been sent to members of the UK delegation for Copenhagen. If you feel inspired to take action after you've read the Statement, a great place to start would be by looking at We Are What We Do's website which gives you plenty of ideas for small actions that, added together, mean big change. If you are interested in taking things one step further and creating a campaign, there is a new section in We Are What We Do's website which is aimed primarily at schools - but campaigns can be created in youth groups, by individuals, or with a group of friends. If you would like to find out more about the UN Copenhagen Conference on Climate Change, visit the UK Government's Act on Copenhagen pages Click here to download the Statement or order copies online. Search using the product reference: DCSF-01142-2009.
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International Volunteers for your school or youth project |
21.12.2009 |
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| Concordia is a registered charity No: 305991. They work with organisations around the UK to bring international volunteers to work on community projects, and to send young people from the UK on volunteer projects around the world. They are looking for new UK organisations to work with this summer, and they are particularly keen to find youth groups and schools who would like to work with international volunteers. The projects are a chance to bring an international dimension to your work, to get the young people you work with actively engaged with 'global citizenship' and to receive enthusiastic volunteers who will bring new ideas and insights into countries and cultures from around the world. Previous volunteer groups have run sessions on their home countries, provided language, music, dance and cooking lessons and supported school events or worked on environmental projects. Your school or youth group would need to accommodate and feed the volunteers for the durations of their stay (normally 2 - 3 weeks) and have an interesting programme of work for them to engage with. The accommodation can be simple, for example past volunteers have stayed at a local community hall, camped or been put up by host families. For more information, email the UK Volunteer Programme Co-ordinator or call 01273422535. |
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Informed Theatre Company |
21.12.2009 |
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| Informed Theatre Company is now touring schools with a brand new play 'Cast Away'. This play follows ESDGC guidelines, dealing with recycling by exploring the theme of "Reduce, Re-use, Recycle", and explaining what a sustainable world is. It is suitable for Key Stage 2, and alongside the show the company also provides a workshop consisting of games and activities that enhance what the children learn from the play. They invite the children to share their thoughts on the issues discussed and explore the themes mentioned. For further information email Glenn Phillips, or phone on 01633 671464 or 07535469010, or visit the website. |
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Education for sustainable development is making a difference, says Ofsted |
21.12.2009 |
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| Ofsted has today (16 December 2009) released the findings of a three-year inspection programme looking at improvement in education for sustainable development in a selection of schools. |
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TES article on schools teaching about climate change |
21.12.2009 |
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| The following article featured in the Times Educational Supplement on 11 December 2009: |
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Who Do We Think We Are? Project Grants for Schools |
10.12.2009 |
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The WDWTWA project awarded 10 grants to schools (Primary and Secondary) across England in 2009 and grants for 2010 are now being advertised on the website and more information can be found on their leaflet. The grant application guidance can be downloaded here. The deadline for receipt of applications is 12th February 2010. To find out more email Harprett Kaur Sanghera or call on 0207 591 3057. |
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PASSAGE Interactive Roadshows |
10.12.2009 |
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PASSAGE provides a one day Roadshow aimed at school years 7 to 9 exploring the realities of immigration and the UK asylum process via an interactive teaching package. The 'Refugee Experience', creative workshops, quizzes, interviews, videos, games and lessons will all make for a day students wont forget. Click here to read an article about them. For further information email The Passage team or phone on 01509 550438. The Passage Flier is available to download by visiting the website where you can also book online. |
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Connecting Classrooms India and Sri Lanka |
10.12.2009 |
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There is a exciting opportunity for clusters or schools in your Local Authority to establish a Connecting Classrooms link with schools in a brand new region, India and Sri Lanka. |
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It is likely to be a competitive application process so please apply in time for the deadline and with the correct number and type of schools. All the details for the programme are below but should you have any questions or queries please contact Liz Rawlinson
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Traidcraft's Snack Attack Challenge |
7.12.2009 |
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| The Snack Attack Challenge is a competition for school groups (years 3-13 and equivalent) to design a brand new Fairtrade Snack, its packaging and accompanying marketing campaign. Whether a healthy snack or an addition to Traidcraft's confectionery range, this challenge is an opportunity for students to use their creativity and develop their business skills. With links to many subjects including Design & Technology, English and Literacy, Citizenship, Enterprise and ICT, the competition can be run as part of the curriculum or as an activity in a Fairtrade club or school group. Prizes include £350 for the school, goody bags, a visit and prizegiving presentation. Traidcraft also plans to produce a new snack and packaging based on competition entries and to credit on the packaging any school whose entry is used. The closing date for entries is 31 March 2010 so schools can make the Snack Attack Challenge part of their activities in Fairtrade Fortnight. Download the full competition pack here |
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DFID report on public attitudes to development September 2009 |
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| DFID have just published their latest poll on public attitudes to development - click here see website. The poll was conducted in September 2009.
The results showed a mixed picture in relation to public attitudes: on the positive side, the proportion of the population categorised as 'active enthusiasts' (those most engaged with global poverty) has bounced back from a low of 11% in February 2009 to 16% in September 2009. The proportion of the population who say that they are 'very' or 'fairly' concerned about global poverty has remained broadly stable in recent years, at just over 7 in 10 people, although the proportion who are 'very concerned' has dropped from 1 in 4 (25%) to 1 in 5 (21%) over the past six months. Of further concern, support for increased Government action on global poverty has dropped from half of the population (49%) a year ago to only 2 in 5 (42%) today. At the same time, the proportion of the population who believe that 'most aid is wasted' has jumped by almost 10%, from 47% a year ago to 55% today. |
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DCSF plans to reform the primary curriculum |
7.12.2009 |
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| The Department for Children, Schools and Families has confirmed plans to undertake a major reform of the primary curriculum, based on Sir Jim Rose's recommendations earlier this year. DEA welcomes the new curriculum plans, particularly the promise of more flexibility for teachers and the opportunities for greater linking between subjects, which can enable global learning. However we believe for the curriculum to be truly fit for the 21st century there needs to be a stronger emphasis on sustainability and global perspectives throughout. The curriculum announcement includes compulsory teaching of evolution in schools and the introduction of sex education and media outlets have focused on these (Times, Guardian). Beyond this, however, the plans entail a major shake-up of the way in which primary schools approach subjects, with six 'areas of learning' replacing 13 individual subjects from September 2011. More flexibility for schools and teachers has also been promised, and is much needed. However, we believe that DCSF has missed an opportunity to develop a curriculum that would allow primary age children to think critically about the major global challenges of the 21st century: global poverty, climate change and sustainability, and community cohesion. Global learning can help schools with their statutory duty to promote community cohesion and so counteract extreme political voices at a time when they are growing louder. Primary age children are clamouring to learn about what we can do to counteract climate change and make progress towards sustainability; incorporating this into the curriculum would help to turn fear into agency for change as has been shown by the Cambridge Primary Review. And for a generation that will grow up in a truly interdependent global economy, learning about international development and poverty is an essential prerequisite to developing global citizens who are engaged in promoting a more just world. We will be working with DCSF and statutory education agencies in the coming months to continue to make these arguments and to support teachers to make the most of the promised curriculum flexibility to embed global learning. |
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Recent posts in DEA's blog |
7.12.2009 |
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| As mentioned in a recent e-noticeboard, DEA has been trialling a new approach to the blog on our website. We regularly come across interesting policy documents, great bits of practice or other interesting news stories that we are keen to share with you, our members. Building on feedback from the recent members' survey, we are using the blog to keep you up to date with policy developments and good practice. Expect to see posts at least once a week on various topics; in the past few weeks we have been blogging on: • DCSF plans to reform the curriculum • NFER citizenship research published • Development Journalism • Research on school linking We would love to get your feedback on whether you find the blog useful, and how it could be improved. So please take a look our website and send comments to Max Hogg. Thanks! |
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Community Cohesion factsheets |
26.11.2009 |
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| Two new factsheets have been added to the Community Cohesion page of the Leicestershire Together website - one on Zoroastrianism (download here) and the second on Volunteering (download here). They can also be found alongside the other factsheets in the 'Community Cohesion Toolkit' section of the website. |
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Could your life story become a published book? |
26.11.2009 |
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| My Story is about finding remarkable true stories of ordinary people that could be turned into bestselling books. We’re looking for extra-ordinary true life stories from all over Britain. They might be dramatic, heartwarming, funny or sad - as long as they’re true, we want to read them. Fifteen people's stories will be told in a major new five part series to go out next year on BBC1. Five of these people will win book deals plus a cash advance of £20,000. My Story is not a writing competition as the winning stories will be ghostwritten by the publisher Harper Collins. But if your story is chosen, your name would appear on the cover of your own book. Applications should be made via the website with a summary of your story in no more than 1500 words. All applications should be written in English or Welsh. If applicants don't have access to the internet, please apply via post to My Story, PO Box 65655 London W12 2BG. The closing dates for entries is 16th December 2009. |
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Ministers announce a new Primary Curriculum |
24.11.2009 |
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It was announced, by ministers as part of the Children, Schools and Families Bill that the outcomes of the primary curriculum consultation have been accepted and the new primary national curriculum should be established in law (click here to read annoucement) |
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This follows a 12 week public consultation organised by QCDA on behalf of the Department for Children, Schools and Families. Over 10,000 responses were received to the consultation which looked at proposals to change the primary curriculum along with proposed changes to the subject level descriptions, proposals to make Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) education statutory and an updated non-statutory guidance document on Religious Education. In particular, we received over 3,300 responses to the primary curriculum through the online survey, conferences and seminars. The first part of this support will be two conferences for local authorities and headteachers in London on 7 December and York on 10 December. If you are a local authority representative or headteacher, and would like to find about attending these events please contact your Head of School Improvement who has further details and information about the nomination process.
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National Inter-faith Week |
19.11.2009 |
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On 18 November Rohini Corfield joined other volunteers from different faith backgrounds to staff an information stand put together by Leicester Council of Faiths in the High Cross Shopping Centre. The purpose of the event was to mark the first National Interfaith Week by demonstrating unity in diversity and showing mutual respect and understanding between different faith groups. |
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Leicester is often quoted as an example of a city with good community relations and postive cohesion. Leicestershire County Council also held an event to launch the week.
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Call for Evidence from the EHRC - have your say about progress on equality, good relations and human rights |
16.11.2009 |
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Every three years, the Equality & Human Rights Commission has to publish a report that shows how far society is making progress in equality, good relations and human rights. This 'Triennial Review' will highlight critical issues that society is currently facing and help set their agenda for future work. The review will be published in October 2010. Over the next year, the Commission is looking for input and feedback from everyone who has an interest in helping them identify the main challenges that face our society. More information is available on their website. The EHRC has made a Call for Evidence from people who work with or who represent disadvantaged groups. For more information about the different ways of feeding into the review, including an on-line survey, telephone interviews and a series of events click here
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British Council 's 75th Anniversary Celebration Event |
16.11.2009 |
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On 11 November Rohini Corfield joined 99 other educators (teachers, Headteachers, Local Authority Officers, NGO staff and British Council staff) from all parts of the region at a conference to promote the International School Award (ISA) to primary Headteachers and to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the British Council John Rolfe from the British Council explained how schools could apply for the ISA, and the stages involved in accreditation at the foundation, intermediate and full levels.
Delegates then chose a workshop, choices included :-
The afternoon celebrated 75 years of the British Council with the launch of a Community Cohesion DVD, produced by Global Education Derby (GED) A variety of providers also summarised the support they could offer to schools eg, EMNGPS, GED, Lifeworlds Learning, Village Aid. Feedback has been really positive.
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Global Dimension in Schools NI invites tenders for a policy consultancy |
16.11.2009 |
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Global Dimension in Schools NI invites tenders for a policy consultancy. Global Dimension in Schools NI is the regional programme for the Department for International Development’s Enabling Effective Support (EES) initiative. The initiative has the aim of strengthening the policy environment in the formal education sector and supporting teachers in the delivery of global issues in the classroom.
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National College - Every Child's Future event |
16.11.2009 |
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| On 10 November Rohini Corfield joined 70 Head teachers and academics at a conference entitled "Every Child's Future" organised by the National College |  |
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| The conference provided an opportunity for EMNGPS and Oxfam to share their work on School Leadership for the Global Dimension. Feedback has been really positive:-
Chelle Byrne, Oxfam Schools Engagement Officer and Kate Brown, DEA Schools Manager were also at the event networking with Headteachers, Ofsted, National College and academics. Click here to download the programme for the event.
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Starter Grants For Schools |
12.11.2009 |
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| The Gov Monitor reported that DFID has announced new funding to provide 1,000 £250 starter grants for teachers to develop global education within the curriculum and establish school partnerships with developing countries. They can be used towards lesson cover and travel costs for teachers to attend information workshops and also in-school training to build development education expertise.
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DFID consultation - Building Support for Development reviews: DFID's proposed way forward |
12.11.2009 |
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| DFID have opened a further four-week consultation period on their proposed way forward for the Building Support for Development Reviews. The consultation is available from their website.
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DEA AGM |
12.11.2009 |
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On 4 November four EMNGPS members attended the DEA's AGM. |
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- To end the Enabling Effective Support (EES) programme from August 2010; The DEA also launched their new strategy 2010 - 2013 (click here). There will be a lot of continuity: DEA will continue to focus on strengthening policy, practice and profile of global learning. Over the next 3 year period DEA intend to broaden our work from a focus on schools and youth work to working with a wider range of institutions.
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Community Cohesion and the Global Dimension |
12.11.2009 |
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| On 4 November three EMNGPS members contributed to Community Cohesion and the Global Dimention conference, organised by the National Consortium of DECs
with a range of partners including the Association for School and College Leaders, Institute of Community Cohesion, DEA and Oxfam.
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Development Education Update from the Development Education Research Centre (DERC) |
12.11.2009 |
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Teachers from Northamptonshire visit Bahrain |
6.11.2009 |
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Teachers from Northamptionshire visit the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia |
6.11.2009 |
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Citizenship through photography competition |
6.11.2009 |
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'The Real Picture: strong communities or broken society?' Citizenship through photography competition. Encourage young people to explore community cohesion through photography. This opportunity invites young people to draw on their creative ability and use photography to explore the citizenship issue of community cohesion. The competition aims to engage learners by encouraging them to think about what community cohesion is, what we as citizens have in common, and whether communities can be fairer and friendlier places in which everyone has a say. Final entries need to be in by 18 December and entries should be from individuals or groups aged 16 - 19. Shortlisted entrants will be invited to an exhibition event in London where they will have the opportunity to display and discuss their entries with a panel of prestigious adjudicators. Prizes for learners will be announced on the day and are subject to the size of any shortlisted group entries but are likely to include an experience day plus a cash or equipment prize. Form more information phone Helen Wiles on 020 7492 5000, email or visit the website. |
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Discover Rwanda 2010 |
6.11.2009 |
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In 2010 there will be two Discover Rwanda trips for youth and students and a one week educators and professionals field seminar. Discover Rwanda is a 3 week long trip for youth and students to Rwanda, packed full of different activities with a focus on learning about the genocide which tore Rwanda apart in 1994, meeting the survivors and engaging in activities to confront its legacy and understand what we can do, to help prevent it occurring again. Participants in Discover Rwanda will experience Rwanda's vibrant culture, visit genocide memorial sites, build meaningful relationships, participate in social activities, discover the tourist sites, attend specially orgnanised seminars, engage with like-minded students in Rwandan Aegis Students groups and contribute to Aegis Trust's projects in Rwanda. Participants also have the opportunity to develop and pursue research objectives through the structure of the trip and will be supported by the Discover Rwanda team in this. For more information, email the Aegis Trust of visit their website. |
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DFID Letter to EES: proposed way forward |
6.11.2009 |
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Click here to download the letter from DFID outlining how they propose to go forward with their Education work in the light of recent Reviews.
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Raul Valdivia's U-tube interview! |
5.11.2009 |
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Please log on to the DFID news webpage to read about:-
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New connecting classrooms projects |
5.11.2009 |
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India and Sri Lanka: We are currently recruiting groups of UK schools and their local authorities/federations of schools to work with partners in India and Sri Lanka. In each partnership, a mixed group of four UK primary, secondary and/or special schools, supported by their local authority, or federation of schools, will collaborate with a district and group of eight schools in either India or Sri Lanka. We are looking for 20 groups of UK schools in total. Read more and download the application form and guidance. Latin America and the Caribbean: We are currently recruiting groups of UK schools and their local authorities/federations of schools to work with partners in Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Colombia. In each partnership, a group of five schools, supported by their local authority/federation of schools, will work with a district and group of five schools in either Argentina, Brazil, Chile or Colombia. We are looking for 11 groups of UK schools in total. Read more and download the application form and guidance.
****Please note the application deadline is 15th December 2009 ****
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'Internationalising' CPD for teachers and school leaders - from Jan 2010 |
28.10.2009 |
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| The CPD Programme organised by the National Union of Teachers is recruiting now for its 'Internationalising Learning - On the global stage' CPD courses open to all teachers and school leaders in England & Wales.
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New Global Dimension web page on Copenhagen Summit |
27.10.2009 |
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| A new page has been added to the Global Dimension Website bringing together information and educational resources about COP15 - the United Nations Climate Change Summit that will be held in Copenhagen this December.
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Rainforests: The Burning Issue - new online interactive booklet |
27.10.2009 |
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| The Princes Rainforest Project has just released a new online, interactive booklet, Rainforests: The Burning Issue, that describes how rainforests are in the front line in the fight against climate change and explains how a new form of international collaboration could help to reduce tropical deforestation, with many benefits for developed and developing countries.
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DirectGovKids website |
27.10.2009 |
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| The Government have produced a DirectGov website for children, teachers and parents. The website is designed to help young people understand the services that are available in their local area, and it also has a section on climate change (accessed through the local wind farm). The teachers' section has lesson plans on climate change and food, as well as several aspects of citizenship teaching. Click here to visit the website.
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Aegis Students...action against genocide |
27.10.2009 |
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Aegis Students targets the powerlessness and apathy many young people feel towards international affairs. Providing young people with the skills and opportunities to become informed, tolerant and active global citizens, Aegis Students encourages them to take on leadership roles to affect positive change in their local and global communities. Through an Education and Leadership Programme, students learn about the ideologies that perpetuate genocide and come to understand it as a result of prejudice, exclusion and racism at its most extreme. Aegis Students will support pupils in their own grassroots campaigns and provide them with opportunities to volunteer on a local, national and international level. Committed to empowering young people to take positive action against genocide and connecting them to Aegis Students throughout the UK, Rwanda and the rest of the world, the global dimension is at the heart of what the organisation does. Their presentations and issue-based workshops are carefully adapted to support and enrich each school's Holocaust education programme. For more information on Aegis Students Education and Leadership Programme visit the website or email Sophie.
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Race equality awards to be promoted across the country |
27.10.2009 |
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| On 8 October Ed Balls praised a race equality initiative in Leeds and announced plans to promote the Stephen Lawrence Education Awards to all local authorities across the country.
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New DEA Thinkpiece: Critical thinking in the context of global learning |
27.10.2009 |
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| DEA uses the term ‘global learning' to describe education that puts learning in a global context. For us, an important part of such learning involves developing critical and creative thinking about how we can create a more just and sustainable world. The term ‘critical thinking', and associated notions such as ‘critical pedagogy', are much contested. This article by Hetan Shah and Kate Brown contributes to the debate by reflecting on what critical thinking means in the context of global learning. Six elements of critical global thinking are explored before the discussion turns to consider what such an understanding of critical thinking may mean in the classroom. Read the Thinkpiece here
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Global Dimension newsletter |
22.10.2009 |
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Prize winner in Asian Dialogues project |
22.10.2009 |
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A Leicestershire student won a national prize in the Asian Dialogues project - now called Connecting Classrooms East Asia. The award-wnning student is now set for Taiwan trip. Please click here to download the Press Release from Leicestershire County Council
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Think Food and Farming website |
22.10.2009 |
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The Think Food and Farming website update has been completed. The Information Areas page now has links to the National Visits, Growing, Cooking and Careers pages and it has the regional multimap. The page also now features a ‘Latest Editions' box, showing you what's been added recently. Each regional home page will also have the latest additions displayed, so you can see what's new in your region. For more information about Think Food and Farming and to sign up to their e-newsletter click here. |
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Bumper award haul for global links |
19.10.2009 |
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Please click here to download a Press Release from Leicestershire County Council celebrating the amazing range of international /global work happening in schools across the County due to Helen Trilling's impressive efforts and sterling support. |
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Volunteer opportunity in Rwanda |
19.10.2009 |
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| VSO is trying to recruit for a long-term volunteer for 12-18 months to work at the Centre as Education Advisor to support and capacity build a Rwandan national so that they can lead on our Genocide Education programme. This programme has been developed by the Aegis Trust over the last couple of years, and seeks to educate young people within Rwandan secondary schools about how and why genocide ideology develops, and to develop critical thinking and problem solving skills that will help to challenge racism and prejudice in their everyday lives. In its next stage, we aim to develop a teacher training programme to equip teachers with the skills and knowledge to manage this issue in the classroom, as well as conducting a robust evaluation on the impact that the project in changing attitudes and values. This is a very sensitive subject in a society which is still bearing the impact of the genocide in 1994. VSO and the Aegis Trust pay for flights, accommodation and all insurances, and a small allowance is paid to volunteers. For more information, please contact Andrea Bacsfalusi |
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DCSF research summary on the impacts of P4C |
14.10.2009 |
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| DCSF regularly produce practice-focused 'research bites', which are summaries of education research for teachers and school leaders to use. The Department has just published one on the positive impacts of Philosophy for Children.
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The Bigger Picture |
14.10.2009 |
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| DEA is working with the New Economics Foundation and a wide range of other organisations to put together a series of events in response to the present economic, social and environmental challenges we are facing. Titled 'The Bigger Picture' we'll be hosting discussions, actions and exhibitions, ending with a major Festival of Interdependence in London on 24 October 2009. The festival will bring together artists, thinkers, activists for a day of learning, making, celebrating and debating, about how we can move towards a more just and sustainable world. Speakers include the psychologist Oliver James, Richard Wilkinson who has done excellent work on inequality, Professor Tim Lang - expert on food policy, Andrew Simms from the New Economics Foundation and Claire Melamed from ActionAid. Hetan from DEA will be speaking on how learning and education must play a role in moving us towards a more just and sustainable world. |
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Regional Network for International Learning (RNIL) autumn newsletter |
14.10.2009 |
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Click here to read the Regional Network for International Learning (RNIL) autumn newsletter, which is full of information about opportunities for international and global learning.
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Platform2: Your platform to change your world |
07.10.2009 |
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Platform2 is a fully-funded global volunteering scheme for 18 to 25 year olds. This amazing programme enables young people who do not normally get the opportunity to volunteer for 10 weeks in a developing country such as Ghana, South Africa, Peru, India, Kenya or Nepal. With new opportunities opening up, now is the time to invite all your contacts in the UK who are 18-25 and might be interested to sign up – spaces for January and March departures are currently being filled. The deadline for January is October 12th 2009 so apply now by visiting the platform2 website.
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EMNGPS September e-news |
05.10.2009 |
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Click here to see the latest e-newsletter from EMNGPS.
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Regional Network for International Learning (RNIL) |
05.10.2009 |
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| On 30 september 2009 Rohini Corfield joined 9 colleagues from Local Authorities and the British Council at the termly RNIL meeting.
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DFID Youth Reporters |
05.10.2009 |
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| DFID are recruiting a new team of youth reporters from around the UK to help generate enthusiasm and awareness amongst other young people on issues like climate change, conflict and the global financial crisis. The team of youth reporters will:
If you're 13-19 years of age, available between September 2009 and March 2010, and interested in being a youth reporter, please email Kate for more information and an application form. Deadline: 27 September 2009.
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DCSF green email to schools |
05.10.2009 |
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| This month, the DCSF has sent an email to all schools about preparing schools for a sustainable future. The message is dedicated to sustainable development, including climate change.
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Pupils 'spend too little time on Holocaust' |
05.10.2009 |
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| The Guardian reported on 16 September that "some pupils are spending just an hour of their school lives learning about the Holocaust, according to research which suggests there is too much variation in how the events of the second world war are taught". This refers to a survey conducted by the Holocaust Education Development Programme (HEDP) and part-funded by DCSF. Read the full article...
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Trip of a lifetime for Leicestershire students |
22.09.2009 |
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Leicestershire young people are among a handful of students from across the country to have spent the summer immersed in the world's most important developing economies.
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Every summer, the scheme sends young people to Brazil, China or India to gain first-hand experience of culture, language, education and global enterprise. The trip was split into three segments - two weeks language and cultural immersion, two weeks in a local school and staying with a host family and two weeks as the guest of a global company. The four Leicestershire teenagers involved left school this summer and are: |
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The Prime Minister's Global Fellowship |
18.09.2009 |
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The Prime Minister's Global Fellowship programme works with school and college leavers, youth community representatives and apprentices to give them a strong foundation in interacting with one of the major countries of the new global economy.
Every year in July and August the British Council send 100 young people to Brazil, China or India to investigate issues of culture, language, education and global enterprise. The fully-funded six week journey is an investigation into the social, economic and environmental effects of globalisation and learning what a positive role we can play in the process.
On their return all Fellows automatically become part of a network of active globally-minded young people in England with a role to share their experiences and learning on local and national platforms.
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From the Local to the Global: Key Issues in Development Studies, 2nd Edition |
10.09.2009 |
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| ‘Think globally, act locally' is a phrase often used to describe the importance of popular activism and an awareness of the issues surrounding globalization and development. This book is an introduction to concepts in development that are central to understanding the causes of poverty, inequality and injustice in the global North and South. The second edition contains new chapters on climate change, neoliberalism, child labour, popular movements in Latin America and the development process in Africa. Existing chapters have been revised and completely updated to analyse the impact of the global economic recession on international development. Issues covered include: trade, aid, debt, child labour, development education, Latin America, the Millennium Development Goals, climate change and the European Union's development policy. Contributors include leading experts from academia,and the human rights and development sectors. To request an order and for more information please email the centre for global education. |
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New Geographical Association website |
10.09.2009 |
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| The website of the Geographical Association has been redesigned and restructured to give it a fresh new look and make it easier to navigate.
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Geocube toolkit to help promote Geography |
10.09.2009 |
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The HERODOT Network with EUROGEO has recently launched the Geocube. The Geocube has been created as part of a toolkit to help promote Geography and the work of geographers. The target audiences are the general public and decision makers. Multimedioa mterials available on the Geocube (1000 photos and 100 video clips) can be freely used for education purposes. The Geocube is also being translated into different languages. If you are keen to help with this please email Karl Donert Visit the Geocube by clicking here
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Photo competition: 'The Real Picture: strong communities or broken society?' |
10.09.2009 |
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| Encourage young people to explore community cohesion through photography - the citizenship through photography competition
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DEA Events |
10.09.2009 |
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Mike Foster, International Development Minister at DFID, will be speaking at this year's DEA AGM on the evening of 4 th November. The Minister will offer his thoughts on the recent reviews of the DFID Building Support for Development work, and the wider context of DFID's new White Paper. The Minister has allowed time to field questions from DEA members after he speaks. If you would like to register to attend the AGM, please email Dean Weston
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Oxfam Youth & Schools: Climate Change - Term of Action |
09.09.2009 |
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2009 is a very important year for Climate Change negotiations. The poor are at the greatest risk from climate change. If a progressive deal, that acknowledges the human impact of climate change, is not reached at this years' Copenhagen summit of world leaders then international efforts to address it may fragment into individual national strategies. This would be a disaster for the world's poor. Oxfam are pushing for a greater awareness of the human impact of climate change and urging people to take action. What you and your students can do: Attend Oxfam’s Active Global Citizenship Conference 2009: ‘Young people and Climate Change’, 12th October, Birmingham University This October Oxfam is hosting a regional conference in Birmingham for young people and we are inviting 25 secondary schools across the Midlands to get involved, we are hoping that you will be interested. Each school is asked to bring up to 4 young delegates and 1 teacher. Teach about it Oxfam speakers Take Action Work on a project Keep up-to-date For more information about any of Oxfam’s work with youth and schools in the Midlands please contact Sophia Ireland - Midlands youth & Schools Campaigner on
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Diversity in Diction |
02.09.2009 |
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To download the document, please click here. |
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Swine Flu teaching resources |
02.09.2009 |
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You can download the resources from the British Red Cross website
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Steve Sinnott Award 2009 |
02.09.2009 |
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For further details please visit the website or email stevesinnottaward@plan-international.org
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Platform2 Volunteering Programme |
19.08.2009 |
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Completed applications, references and either a photocopy of your passport (or if you don't have a passport, your birth certificate) need to be received by October. |
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Parliamentary Question on Global Learning |
19.08.2009 |
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Before Parliament rose for the summer recess DEA spoke to Annette Brooke, MP (Mid Dorset & North Poole, Liberal Democrat Shadow Children's Minister) about the importance of global learning. As a result, Annette put forward a parliamentary question asking the government to justify its activities. This helped to put on record the value of global learning within the curriculum and raise the profile of the issue. The question she asked was: "To ask the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families (1) what support his Department provides to teachers to assist them in educating students in issues related to (a) international poverty, (b) sustainable development and (c) cultural diversity; (2) if he will take steps to ensure that schools educate pupils on (a) global learning, (b) community cohesion and (c) international development; and if he will make a statement." The Schools Minister, Diana Johnson, gave a wide ranging response. The parliamentary question provided an opportunity for DCSF officials who are working in separate units to show how different parts of their work help to support global learning. DEA hopes to follow up on this work in future with more in depth questioning. Both question and answer can be viewed here. |
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DFID publishes Reviews on Building Support for Development |
19.08.2009 |
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The reports of the reviews are now available as follows:
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Migration Museum Working Group research |
19.08.2009 |
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Raleigh to launch Global Ambassadors programme and Graduate Bursary Award |
19.08.2009 |
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Following the evidence of the impact of the Raleigh expedition on the development of leadership and soft skills published by the independent research institute ippr, the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) will be supporting Raleigh to widen participation of graduates on the Raleigh 10-week expedition by subsidising 500 places over the next two years. The aim is to build the employability and leadership skills of recent graduates, by reducing the cost of volunteering to those who would not normally be able to afford the opportunity. The scheme is called the Raleigh Graduate Bursary Award for Volunteering Overseas - it will be launched shortly and then receive more publicity when Ministers return in the autumn. There will be clear eligibility criteria favouring graduates who received means tested support and/or were first in their family to attend university, plus candidates will need to demonstrate understanding of Raleigh and commitment to volunteering, as well as identifying how they will support Raleigh as alumni on their return. The cost per successful graduate venturer will be £1,000 plus flights, vaccinations and kit. This opportunity allows Raleight to recruit strong young graduates who couldn't otherwise access the Raleigh expedition. Raleigh will put in place an independent evaluation programme to assess the impact on employability and skills post expedition as part of this award programme.
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DFID Building Support for Development Reviews |
12.08.2009 |
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DFID have posted the 4 review reports they commissioned on their website and are now asking all stakeholders for their views of the recommendations by 23 October. |
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The EMNGPS Executive Committee will be discussing this at their meeting on 24 September.
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