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Global Dimension

Events

Details of events organised by Think Global or by key members of our network are provided here. To participate, contact the relevant person listed in the event details.

Introduction to Fairtrade - twilight session (Barrow in Furness)

Date: 13 October 2014 - 16.00 to 18.00
Venue:

Venue tbc

 

 


Summary:

Twilight session for teachers of Geography, Citizenship, Art at Key Stages 2 and 3.


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Global Teachers Award Level 1 (Dorchester)

Date: 14 October 2014 - 09:00 to 16:00
Venue:

Hammick House, Bridport Road, Poundbury, Dorchester DT1 3SD


Summary:

Nationally accredited course for teachers at all Key Stages.


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Growing Global Learning through plants, food and gardening (St Austell)

Date: 14 October 2014 - 09:30 to 16:00
Venue:

The Core, Eden Project, Bodelva, St Austell, Cornwall PL24 2SG


Summary:

Eden Project course for KS2 & 3 teachers of Science, Geography, PSHE, DT.


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Learning in a Global Context: Part 1: Inspiring globally-minded teachers (Cambridgeshire)

Date: 14 October 2014 - 09:30 to 15:30
Venue:

Milton Country Park, Milton, Cambs CB24 6AZ


Summary:

One-day workshop for teachers at Key Stages 2 and 3.


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Learning for Sustainability and Global Learing - A Fresh approach to the National Curriculum (Birmingham)

Date: 15 October 2014 - 09:00 to 15:30
Venue:

Birmingham

 

 


Summary:

Course over seven sessions for Key Stage 2 teachers.


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Global Teacher's Award, level 1 (York)

Date: 15 October 2014 - 09:30 to 16:00
Venue:

York St John University, Lord Mayor's Walk, York YO31 7EX


Summary:

One-day accredited course for teachers of all subjects.


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Starting RRSA: Part 1 (Manchester)

Date: 15 October 2014 - 10.00 to 16.00
Venue:

Age UK Tameside, 131 Katherine Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire OL6 7AW


Summary:

One-day course for Citizenship / PSHE teachers at Key Stages 2 and 3.


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Encouraging critical thinking skills through an exploration of immigration (Canterbury)

Date: 15 October 2014 - 14:00 to 16:00
Venue:

Innovations Centre, Canterbury

 

 


Summary:

Workshop for KS2&3 Geography, Citizenship, PSHE teachers (also cross-curricular).


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Global Teachers' Award - Level 1 (Sheffield)

Date: 16 October 2014 - 09:30 to 16:00
Venue:

Scotia Works, Leadmill Road, Sheffield S1 4SE


Summary:

One-day accredited course for teachers of all subjects.


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Starting RRSA: Part 1 (London)

Date: 16 October 2014 - 10.00 to 16.00
Venue:

The Wesley, 81-103 Euston Street, London NW1 2EZ


Summary:

Course for teachers of Citizenship and PSHE at Key Stages 2 and 3.


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RE-Think (Chester)

Date: 17 October 2014 - 09:30 to 15:00
Venue:

Clever Training Suite, Watergate House, Watergate Street, Chester. CH 1 2LF 


Summary:

Using P4C and other strategies to improve children’s thinking in RE


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Global stories workshop: Children as story-makers (Birmingham)

Date: 20 October 2014 - 16:30 to 18:00
Venue:

Chandos Primary School, Vaughton Street South, Birmingham B12 0YN


Summary:

Twilight session for English, Citizenship, PSHE teachers at Key Stages 2 and 3.


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Introduction to Global Learning for NQTs (Exeter)

Date: 21 October 2014 - 09:00 to 16:00
Venue:

The Global Centre, at Exeter Community Centre, 17 St David's Hill, Exeter EX4 3RG


Summary:

One-day course for primary NQTs.


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Global Literacy for a Fairer World (Penrith)

Date: 21 October 2014 - 09:30 to 16.00
Venue:

 

 

 

 


Summary:

Workshop for KS2 teachers of English, Literacy, Geography, Citizenship, PSHE


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Think Global Through P4C (Widnes)

Date: 21 October 2014 - 15:30 to 17:30
Venue:

Cawfield Avenue, Widnes WA8 7HG


Summary:

Session for English, Geography, RS, Citizenship, PSHE teachers at Key Stages 2 and 3.


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Learning about the world through story (Canterbury)

Date: 21 October 2014 - 16:15 to 17:45
Venue:

Wincheap Primary School, Hollow Lane, Canterbury CT1 3SD


Summary:

Twilight session for Key Stage 2 and 3 teachers.


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Learning in a Global Context: Part 1: Inspiring globally-minded teachers (London)

Date: 22 October 2014 - 09:30 to 15:30
Venue:

London (venue TBC)

 

 


Summary:

One-day workshop for teachers at Key Stages 2 and 3


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Global Learning Through Global Dates and Weeks (Chester)

Date: 22 October 2014 - 15:30 to 17:30
Venue:

Saighton Lane, Saighton, Chester CH3 6EG


Summary:

Twilight session for Key Stage 2 teachers of English, Geography, RS, Citizenship, PSHE, Art.


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Global Teachers Award Level 1 Course (Leeds)

Date: 23 October 2014 - 09:30 to 16:00
Venue:

Leeds Development Education Centre, 233-237 Roundhay Road, Leeds LS8 4HS


Summary:

Accredited course for teachers at Key Stages 2 and 3.


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Free Training Day and Materials on teaching about the United Nations (London)

Date: 23 October 2014 - 13:00 to 17:00
Venue:

The Royal Automobile Club, 89-91 Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5HS


Summary:

Aimed at primary and secondary teachers.


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Challenging Islamophobia (Reading)

Date: 25 October 2014 - 10:30 to 16:00
Venue:

RISC, 35-39 London St, Reading RG1 4PS


Summary:

Day workshop for community workers, teachers/facilitators and anyone interested in challenging Islamophobia. 


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Using Picture Puzzles to Explore Multiple Perspectives on Global Issues (Hereford)

Date: 04 November 2014 - 10:00 to 13:00
Venue:

Concern Universal, 21 King Street, Hereford HR4 9BX


Summary:

Half day workshop for Key Stage 2 teachers.


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Images and stereotypes (Canterbury)

Date: 04 November 2014 - 16:15 to 17:45
Venue:

Wincheap Primary School, Hollow Lane, Canterbury CT1 3SD


Summary:

Twilight course for Key Stage 2 nd 3 teachers.


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Starting RRSA: Part 2 (York)

Date: 05 November 2014 - 10.00 to 16.00
Venue:

Quaker Meeting House, Friargate, York YO1 9RL


Summary:

One day course for teachers of Citizenship, PSHE at Key Stages 2 and 3.


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P4C; Using philosophical enquiry to promote global learning (Devon)

Date: 06 November 2014 - 09:00 to 12:30
Venue:

Venue tbc

 

 

 


Summary:

Half day workshop for teachers of English, Citizenship, PSHE at Key Stages 2 and 3.


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Learning in a Global Context: Part 2: Enabling global-thinking learners (Derby)

Date: 06 November 2014 - 09:30 to 15:30
Venue:

The Voice Box, Kensington Mews, Forman Street, Derby DE1 1JQ


Summary:

This course is for GLP School Co-ordinators and others at KS2/3.


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Introduction to Fairtrade - twilight session (Carlisle)

Date: 06 November 2014 - 16.00 to 18.00
Venue:

Venue tbc

 

 


Summary:

Twilight session for teachers of Geography, Citizenship, Art at Key Stages 2 and 3.


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An Introduction to Philosophy for Children (P4C) - Two day course (Derby)

Date: 07 November 2014 - 09:00 to 16:00
Venue:

 

 

 

 


Summary:

Sapere-accredited two day course for teachers of English, Geography, History, RS, Citizenship, PSHE at Key Stage 2 and 3.


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Redefining Development - the future beyond 2015 (London)

Date: 10 November 2014 - 08:30 to 17:30
Venue:

Bond, 8 All Saints Street, London N1 9RL


Summary:

Jay Naidoo, respected former trade union leader and minister under Nelson Mandela's presidency, key activist in the struggle against apartheid, civil society champion and renowned campaigner for African development, will give the keynote address at the Bond Annual Conference, Redefining Development: The future beyond 2015, on 10 November.


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Global stories workshop: Putting the 'world' into world book day (Birmingham)

Date: 10 November 2014 - 16:30 to 18:00
Venue:

Erdington Hall Primary School, Ryland Road, Birmingham  B24 8JJ


Summary:

Twilight session for English, Citizenship, PSHE teachers at Key Stages 2 and 3.


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Philosophy for Global Citizenship (Sheffield)

Date: 10 November 2014 - 16:30 to 18:30
Venue:

Scotia Works, Leadmill Road, Sheffield S1 4SE


Summary:

A SAPERE-validated Level 1 course run over a twilight and 2 days


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Developing Global Schools: GLP Cluster Community Offer (Venue TBC)

Date: 11 November 2014
Venue:

TBC


Summary:

GLP course for Key Stages 2 and 3 organised by Lifeworlds Learning.


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Teaching and learning about South America at Key Stage 2 (Birmingham)

Date: 11 November 2014 - 09:00 to 15:30
Venue:

Birmingham

 

 


Summary:

Conference style course for Key Stage 2 Geography teachers.


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Food, Trade and Globalisation (Canterbury)

Date: 11 November 2014 - 16:15 to 17:45
Venue:

Wincheap Primary School, Hollow Lane, Canterbury CT1 3SD


Summary:

Twilight course for teachers at Key Stages 2 and 3.


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Food, Meals and Children:life in Uganda & UK (Exeter)

Date: 12 November 2014 - 09:15 to 16:00
Venue:

The Global Centre, Exeter Community Centre, 17 St David's Hill, Exeter EX4 3RG


Summary:

One day course for teachers at Key Stage 2


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Learning in a Global Context: Part 2: Enabling global-thinking learners (Cambs)

Date: 12 November 2014 - 09:30 to 15:30
Venue:

Milton Country Park, Milton, Cambs CB24 6AZ


Summary:

This course is for GLP School Co-ordinators and others at KS2/3.


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Global Teachers' Award Level 2 (Sheffield)

Date: 13 November 2014 - 09:30 to 16:30
Venue:

Scotia Works, Leadmill Road, Sheffield S1 4SE


Summary:

Part 2 of a nationally accredited course open to teachers at all Key Stages.


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Global Teachers' Award (Chester)

Date: 13 November 2014 - 09:30 to 16:00
Venue:

Clever Training Suite, Watergate House, Watergate Street, Chester CH1 2LF


Summary:

Full-day accredited course for teachers at Key Stages 2 and 3.


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Introduction to Fairtrade - twilight session (Barrow in Furness)

Date: 13 November 2014 - 16.00 to 18.00
Venue:

Venue tbc

 

 


Summary:

Twilight session for teachers of Geography, Citizenship, Art at Key Stages 2 and 3.


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Developing a sustainable school (Sheffield)

Date: 14 November 2014 - 13:00 to 16:30
Venue:

DECSY, Scotia Works, Leadmill Road, Sheffield S1 4SE


Summary:

One-day course for teachers at Key Stages 2 and 3.


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Education and Gender Equality: Learning Lessons, Moving Forward (London)

Date: 17 November 2014 - 10:00 to 15:45
Venue:

Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, Westminster, London


Summary:

Conference organised by NASUWT as a CPD opportunity for teachers and school leaders.


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Learning in a Global Context: Part 2: Enabling global-thinking learners (London)

Date: 18 November 2014 - 09:30 to 15:30
Venue:

Address

London (TBC)

 

 


Summary:

This course is for GLP School Co-ordinators and others at KS2/3.


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Starting RRSA: Part 1 (Newcastle)

Date: 18 November 2014 - 10.00 to 16.00
Venue:

Newcastle City Library, Charles Avison Building, 33 New Bridge Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE1 8AX


Summary:

One day session for teachers of Citizenship, PSHE at Key Stages 2 and 3.


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Broadening Horizons: Geography & the Global Dimension (Workington)

Date: 18 November 2014 - 13.00 to 16.00
Venue:

Venue tbc

 

 


Summary:

Half-day session for Key Stage 2 teachers of Geography, Citizenship.


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Environment and sustainability (Canterbury)

Date: 18 November 2014 - 16:15 to 17:45
Venue:

Wincheap Primary School, Hollow Lane, Canterbury CT1 3SD


Summary:

Twilight course for teachers at Key Stages 2 and 3.


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Seminar to Launch the European Youth Work Portfolio: 19-21 November 2014

Date: 19 November 2014
Venue:

European Youth Centre, Strasbourg


Summary:

Call for participants for the seminar Unfolding youth work: Seminar on the recognition of competences of youth leaders and youth workers: launching the European youth work Portfolio, a tool for the assessment and development of youth work competence.


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Moving from Level 1 to Level 2 (Manchester)

Date: 20 November 2014 - 10.00 to 16.00
Venue:

Manchester Carers, Vulcan Mill, 12-18 Pollard Street, Manchester M4 7AN


Summary:

One day session for Citizenship, PSHE teachers at Key Stages 2 and 3.


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Moving from RRSA Level 1 to Level 2 (London)

Date: 20 November 2014 - 10.00 to 16.00
Venue:

The Wesley, 81-103 Euston Street, London NW1 2EZ


Summary:

One day course for teachers of Citizenship and PSHE at Key Stages 2 and 3.


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Global Learning is Good Education (Birmingham)

Date: 20 November 2014 - 10:00 to 16:30
Venue:

Hillscourt Conference Centre, Birmingham


Summary:

One-day conference.


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Global Teachers Award Level 1 (Liverpool)

Date: 21 November 2014 - 08:45 to 15:30
Venue:

Liverpool World Centre at Toxteth TV, 37 Windsor Street, Liverpool L8 1XE


Summary:

One-day accredited course for teachers at Key Stage 2


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Amnesty Teacher Programme (London)

Date: 22 November 2014 - 10:30 to 17:00
Venue:

Human Rights Action Centre, 17-25 New Inn Yard, London EC2A 3EA


Summary:

Course in human rights education for KS2 & 3 teachers; runs over 3 Saturdays: 22 in November, 17 January and 20 June.


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Finding Our Voice - P4C for diverse learners (Kendal)

Date: 25 November 2014 - 16:00 to 18:00
Venue:

St Oswald's School, Burneside, Kendal

 


Summary:

Twilight session for Citizenship, PSHE teachers at Key Stage 2.


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101 Ways to implement the Rights Respecting Schools Award (London)

Date: 27 November 2014
Venue:

The Wesley, 30a Great Sutton Street, London EC1V 0DU


Summary:

Course aimed at teachers of Maths, English, Geography, History, RS, Citizenship, PSHE, Drama at Key Stages 2 and 3.


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Philosophy for Children SAPERE Level 1 Accredited Course (London)

Date: 27 November 2014 - 09:00 to 16:00
Venue:

Institute of Education, 20 Bedford Way, London WC1H 0AL


Summary:

Two-day course running on 27 Nov and 5 Dec, for teachers and teaching assistants of all key stages, governors and senior management.


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Show Ofsted the World: SMSC through global learning (Carlisle)

Date: 03 December 2014 - 09:30 to 16:00
Venue:

Carlisle

 


Summary:

One-day workshop for Geography, History, Citizenship, PSHE teachers at Key Stages 2 and 3.


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Global Learning Through Global Dates and Weeks (Chester)

Date: 03 December 2014 - 15:30 to 17:30
Venue:

Brindley Avenue, Winsford, Chester CW7 2EG


Summary:

Twilight session for English, Geography, RS, Citizenship, PSHE, Art teachers at Key Stage 2.


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Philosophy for Global Citizenship Level 2 (Sheffield)

Date: 04 December 2014 - 09:30 to 16:30
Venue:

DECSY, Scotia Works, Leadmill Road, Sheffield S1 4SE


Summary:

Four-day course for teachers at Key Stages 2 and 3.


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Starting RRSA: Part 2 (London)

Date: 04 December 2014 - 10.00 to 16.00
Venue:

The Wesley, 81-103 Euston Street, London NW1 2EZ


Summary:

Course for teachers of Citizenship and PSHE at Key Stages 2 and 3.


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Curriculum Planning (Wimborne)

Date: 04 December 2014 - 15:30 to 17:30
Venue:

St John's First School, Wimborne, Dorset BH21 1BX


Summary:

Twilight session for Key Stage 2 and 3 teachers.


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Think Global Through P4C (Chester)

Date: 08 December 2014 - 15:30 to 17:30
Venue:

Chester Road, Tattenhall Hall, Chester CH3 9AH


Summary:

Twilight session for English, Geography, RS, Citizenship, PSHE teachers at Key Stage 2.


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Learning in a Global Context: Part 1: Inspiring globally-minded teachers (London)

Date: 20 January 2015 - 09:30 to 15:30
Venue:

London (venue TBC)

 

 


Summary:

A one-day course for GLP Co-ordinators aimed to equip teachers to lead professional and personal development for global learning.


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Philosophy for Children SAPERE Level 1 Accredited Course (Chester)

Date: 22 January 2015 - 09:15 to 16:00
Venue:

Doubletree by Hilton, Warrington Road, Chester CH2 3PD


Summary:

Two-day course (22 January and 25 February 2015) for teachers at Key Stages 2 and 3.


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Learning in a Global Context: Part 1: Inspiring globally-minded teachers (Cambs)

Date: 28 January 2015 - 09:30 to 15:30
Venue:

Milton Country Park, Milton, Cambs CB24 6AZ


Summary:

A one-day course aimed at GLP Co-ordinators, aiming to equip teachers to lead professional and personal development for global learning.


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Learning in a Global Context: Part 1: Inspiring globally-minded teachers (Derby)

Date: 03 February 2015 - 09:30 to 15:30
Venue:

The Voice Box, Kensington Mews, Forman Street, Derby DE1 1JQ


Summary:

One-day course for KS 2/3 GLP Coordinators, aimed to equip teachers to lead professional and personal development for global learning. 


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Global Teachers' Award (Chester)

Date: 05 February 2015 - 09:30 to 16:00
Venue:

Clever Training Suite, Watergate House, Watergate Street, Chester CH1 2LF


Summary:

Full day accredited course for teachers at Key Stages 2 and 3.


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The General Election (Liverpool)

Date: 06 February 2015 - 09:30 to 16:30
Venue:

Liverpool World Centre, 37-45 Windsor St, Liverpool L8 1XE


Summary:

One-day course for teachers at Key Stages 2 and 3.


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Global Teachers' Award - Level 1 (Sheffield)

Date: 06 February 2015 - 09:30 to 16:00
Venue:

DECSY, Scotia Works, Leadmill Road, Sheffield S1 4SE


Summary:

Nationally accredited one-day course for teachers at Key Stages 2 and 3.


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Philosophy for Children (P4C) SAPERE Level 1 (Dorchester)

Date: 11 February 2015 - 09:00 to 16:00
Venue:

Hammick House, Bridport Road, Poundbury, Dorchester, Dorset DT1 3SD


Summary:

Two-day course for teachers at KS 2&3 running on 11 and 25 February 2015


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Learning in a Global Context: Part 2: Enabling global-thinking learners

Date: 12 February 2015 - 09:30 to 15:30
Venue:

London (venue TBC)

 

 


Summary:

This course is for GLP School Co-ordinators and others at KS2/3.


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Learning in a Global Context: Part 2: Enabling global-thinking learners (Cambs)

Date: 05 March 2015 - 09:30 to 15:30
Venue:

Milton Country Park, Milton, Cambs CB24 6AZ


Summary:

This course is for GLP School Co-ordinators and others at KS2/3.


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Global Teachers Award Level 1 (Leeds)

Date: 05 March 2015 - 09:30 to 16:30
Venue:

Leeds Development Education Centre, 233-237 Roundhay Road, Leeds LS8 4HS


Summary:

Full-day accredited course for teachers at Key Stages 2 and 3.


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Global Teachers Award Level 1 (Dorset)

Date: 10 March 2015 - 09:00 to 16:00
Venue:

West Moors Middle School, Heathfield Way, Ferndown, Dorset BH22 0DA


Summary:

Nationally accredited course for teachers at all Key Stages.


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Philosophy for Global Citizenship (Level 1) (Sheffield)

Date: 10 March 2015 - 4.30pm to 6.30pm
Venue:

DECSY, Scotia Works, Leadmill Road, Sheffield S1 4SE


Summary:

A SAPERE-validated Level 1 course run over a twilight and 2 days, for teachers at Key Stages 2 and 3.


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Learning in a Global Context: Part 2: Enabling global-thinking learners (Derby)

Date: 12 March 2015 - 09:30 to 15:30
Venue:

The Voice Box, Kensington Mews, Forman Street, Derby DE1 1JQ


Summary:

This course is for GLP School Co-ordinators and others at KS2/3.


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Developing a sustainable school (Sheffield)

Date: 13 March 2015 - 13:00 to 16:30
Venue:

DECSY, Scotia Works, Leadmill Road, Sheffield S1 4SE


Summary:

Half day course for teachers at Key Stages 2 and 3.


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Global Teachers Award Level 1 (Liverpool)

Date: 20 March 2015 - 08:45 to 15:30
Venue:

Liverpool Hope University, Taggart Avenue, Liverpool L16 9JD


Summary:

Full-day accredited course for teachers at Key Stages 2 and 3.


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The General Election (Liverpool)

Date: 27 March 2015 - 09:30 to 16:30
Venue:

Liverpool World Centre 37-45 Windsor St, Liverpool L8 1XE


Summary:

One-day course for teachers of History, RE, Citizenship, PSHE, Drama at Key Stages 2 and 3.


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The Global Outdoor Classroom (Cumbria)

Date: 07 May 2015 - 13.00 to 16.00
Venue:

Higham Hall, Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria CA13 9SH


Summary:

Half-day course for teachers of Science, Geography, Citizenship, PSHE at Key Stages 2 and 3.


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Developing a sustainable school (Sheffield)

Date: 05 June 2015 - 13:00 to 16:30
Venue:

DECSY, Scotia Works, Leadmill Road, Sheffield S1 4SE


Summary:

Half-day course for teachers at Key Stages 2 and 3.


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Philosophy for Global Citizenship (Level 1) (Sheffield)

Date: 10 June 2015 - 16:30 to 18:30
Venue:

Scotia Works, Leadmill Road, Sheffield S1 4SE


Summary:

A SAPERE-validated Level 1 course run over a twilight and 2 days, for teachers at Key Stages 2 and 3.


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Global Teachers Award Level 1 (Liverpool)

Date: 15 July 2015 - 08:45 to 15:30
Venue:

Liverpool Hope University, Taggart Avenue, Liverpool L16 9JD


Summary:

Full-day accredited course for teachers at Key Stages 2 and 3.


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