News
Welcome to the latest updates on developments at DECSY. Want to share your news on working with DECSY? Email jane AT decsy.org.uk
Global Learning Fortnight, 27th Nov – 10th Dec
The Global Learning Network is a group representing global learning and development education centres across England. DECSY is a part of this network, that has recently changed it’s name from CoDEC. This fortnight is a chance to celebrate Global Learning and the TGLN network. Not sure what or how to define Global Learning. Read on as Clive Belgeonne, one of our Global Learning Advisers, explains more…
Global Education Week – Peace for the planet, a planet of peace
Global Education Week highlights the importance of Global Learning and Citizenship Education and the huge benefits of intergrating global learning into the curriculum.
Representation in science: We need a new story
Read about how an amazing science teacher went about developing resources for her school to inspire all students to develop a love of STEM.
Processing the Violence in Israel and Gaza – lesson plans and teaching resources
This is a list of lesson plans and teaching resources to help schools respond to grappling with what/how to talk to pupils about the escalating violence unfolding in Israel and Palestine. Resources are from Facing History and Ourselves and Quakers in Britain.
Why gender stereotypes harm everyone on their lifelong learning journeys
Angharad Morgan, Gender Action Programme Co-ordinator has written a blog post for NCFE.
Read the full article here: https://www.ncfe.org.uk/all-articles/gender-stereotypes-education-harmful/
Do you want to play a part in creating a better world? Join us as a Trustee!
Based in Sheffield, DECSY is looking for new Trustees to join its Executive Committee. We are looking for individuals who have skills and experience in one or both of the following: marketing, fundraising, and who support our aim of promoting education for a sustainable world. Previous board experience is not essential for the role as we will mentor new Trustees.
ACT (Association for Citizenship Teaching) Quality Mark for Non-Violent Action: A Force for Change resources
We are very excited to announce that the Non-Violent Action: A Force for Change resources have gained the ACT Quality Mark for Citizenship Resources. This is what ACT said about the resource: "The Non-Violent Action: A Force for Change resources provide a...
Non-Violent Action: A Force For Change External Evaluation
We are very happy to announce that we have now published the external evaluation for our Non-Violent Action: A Force for Change project. The report can be found here. The project had significant impact on pupil knowledge and profound long-lasting impact on teachers....
New British Council school resource pack – Climate Change and Girls’ Education
DECSY staff have been involved in writing and creating this new, free teaching resource that focuses on improving students’ understanding of the impact of climate change and how it affects their lives and community.
P4C and Gender Equality – pupils interviewing Helen Griffin
Here is an inspiring video of one of our staff members, Helen Griffin, being interviewed by Year 5 pupils at a school in China around Gender Equality and P4C.