Global learning
The resources and links in this section highlight global learning through a wide range of themes. While it is difficult to come to a precise definition for many teachers the focus is on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and specifically Goal 4.7 which commits signatory countries to teach about the SDGs. The Global Dimension website created by Reboot the Future currently lists 493 resources and gives an indication of the breadth of opportunities for teaching and learning.
The Global Learning Network
The Global Learning Network brings together independent, not-for-profit organisations that support and deliver global learning in schools and communities across England and the Isle of Man to help people of all ages learn about the world around them and further afield, building the key idea of interdependence. Learners are supported to acquire core dispositions towards themselves, others and the environment; understanding of concepts such as identity, diversity, fairness, conflict and sustainability.
https://www.thegloballearningnetwork.org
The Global Learning Network brings together independent, not-for-profit organisations that support and deliver global learning in schools and communities across England and the Isle of Man to help people of all ages learn about the world around them and further afield, building the key idea of interdependence. Learners are supported to acquire core dispositions towards themselves, others and the environment; understanding of concepts such as identity, diversity, fairness, conflict and sustainability.
https://www.thegloballearningnetwork.org
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
Known as the Global Goals, these 17 Sustainable Development Goals set the world’s agenda for a sustainable future for planet and people.
https://sdgs.un.org/goals
Known as the Global Goals, these 17 Sustainable Development Goals set the world’s agenda for a sustainable future for planet and people.
https://sdgs.un.org/goals
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
Known as the Global Goals, these 17 Sustainable Development Goals set the world’s agenda for a sustainable future for planet and people.
https://sdgs.un.org/goals
Known as the Global Goals, these 17 Sustainable Development Goals set the world’s agenda for a sustainable future for planet and people.
https://sdgs.un.org/goals
Sustainability and Environmental Education (SEEd)
SEEd aims to promote the new learning required by all of us, and particularly young people, if we are to live within the world’s planetary boundaries whilst ensuring social justice for all.
https://se-ed.org.uk/about-us/
SEEd aims to promote the new learning required by all of us, and particularly young people, if we are to live within the world’s planetary boundaries whilst ensuring social justice for all.
https://se-ed.org.uk/about-us/
How do we know it’s working? Risc Toolkit
A toolkit of activities to measure attitudinal change in pupils engaged in global and international learning. Hard copies available at a cost, but the activities are all free-to-download online.
https://toolkit.risc.org.uk/
A toolkit of activities to measure attitudinal change in pupils engaged in global and international learning. Hard copies available at a cost, but the activities are all free-to-download online.
https://toolkit.risc.org.uk/
Unicef – Rights Respecting Schools Award
The Rights Respecting Schools Award puts children’s rights at the heart of school life and recognises a school’s achievement in putting the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child into practice within the school and beyond.
https://www.unicef.org.uk/rights-respecting-schools
The Rights Respecting Schools Award puts children’s rights at the heart of school life and recognises a school’s achievement in putting the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child into practice within the school and beyond.
https://www.unicef.org.uk/rights-respecting-schools
Practical Action
Practical Action offer free science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) resources to engage children in real world issues including climate change, renewable energy, food security and disaster preparedness.
https://practicalaction.org/schools/
Practical Action offer free science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) resources to engage children in real world issues including climate change, renewable energy, food security and disaster preparedness.
https://practicalaction.org/schools/
Philosophy for Children, Outdoor Learning and Global Education
Little Chatters offers Continuing Professional Development opportunities for teachers, sessions for children and resources to support. Their work has a strong focus on Philosophy for Children, global and outdoor education for all ages and needs. Click here for further information.
Little Chatters offers Continuing Professional Development opportunities for teachers, sessions for children and resources to support. Their work has a strong focus on Philosophy for Children, global and outdoor education for all ages and needs. Click here for further information.
Microclimate Books - climate change and environment books for children
Specialists in climate and environment books for children and young adults, supplying schools and climate hubs. Stories help children imagine a greener, fairer future with eco-superheroes saving the planet. Animals are brought to life by best selling authors and illustrators, encouraging both learning about environmental issues, and a passion for change. Micro Climate Books will collate fiction and non-fiction books covering topics such as global warming, renewable energy, habitat loss, rewilding, waste, recycling. They offer to create a package to link in with classroom topics, and eco-projects, integrating sustainability into existing literacy work. For more information Click here to access their website.
Specialists in climate and environment books for children and young adults, supplying schools and climate hubs. Stories help children imagine a greener, fairer future with eco-superheroes saving the planet. Animals are brought to life by best selling authors and illustrators, encouraging both learning about environmental issues, and a passion for change. Micro Climate Books will collate fiction and non-fiction books covering topics such as global warming, renewable energy, habitat loss, rewilding, waste, recycling. They offer to create a package to link in with classroom topics, and eco-projects, integrating sustainability into existing literacy work. For more information Click here to access their website.
PACTS - Politicians Accountable for Climate to Students
PACTS is a new initiative launched in October 2024 by Reboot the Future - Education. It aims to engage school students in a dialogue with elected politicians. There are accompanying resources including a Teachers Pack. This presentation includes all the relevant information and can be downloaded here.
PACTS is a new initiative launched in October 2024 by Reboot the Future - Education. It aims to engage school students in a dialogue with elected politicians. There are accompanying resources including a Teachers Pack. This presentation includes all the relevant information and can be downloaded here.