Links
Please scroll down the page to find links to other websites and online resources, related to Global Link's work, which you may find interesting.
Arts and the Global Dimension
Links for global artists
| Link | Description |
| Community Arts North West | Participatory arts programmes that help to create a voice, expression and visibility for complex and diverse communities. |
| Curious Minds | Curious Minds promote a range of education and learning programmes around regeneration and cohesion. Their creative partnerships programme is designed to raise the aspirations, achievements and skills of children and young people. |
| Global Dimension Website | A guide to books, films, posters and web resources which support global, intercultural and environmental understanding for all age groups and subjects. |
| Lancashire Artist Network | Promoting and supporting artists working in Lancashire through the global exchange of critically engaged ideas, practices and networking. |
| Lancashire Music Service Interactive | Music learning and support for pupils and teachers from Lancashire County Council |
Community Cohesion
Links to information and resources about Community Cohesion
| Link | Description |
| Global Gateway | The Global Gateway to educational partnerships between schools and colleges across the world |
| The Institute of Community Cohesion | iCoCo is a not for profit partnership, which aims to build capacity at all levels and in all local and national agencies to promote community cohesion. |
| The Institute of Community Cohesion | iCoCo is a not for profit partnership which aims to promote community cohesion. |
| The Specialist Schools Network | Led by the Specialist Schools and Academies Trust, with advice and information available on community cohesion and schools |
| Training and Development Agency | Resources and training available for schools |
Creativity and Critical Thinking
Links to information and resources about Philosophical Enquiry, Global Citizenship and Philosophy for Children
| Link | Description |
| Children Thinking | Children Thinking was set up by practising teachers in order to provide support and training in the area of Philosophy with Children |
| Dialogue Works | Training in critical thinking and creative dialogue |
| IAPC | Institute for the Advancement of Philosophy for Children - Montclair University, USA |
| ICPIC | International Council of Philosophical Inquiry with Children |
| Interactive Philosophy | Manorbier VCP School's Interactive Philosophy Site. |
| Menon Project Website | MENON is a Comenius - project of 11 European partners which aims to encourage teachers' professional growth by developing their dialogical sensitivity and skills through philosophical enquiry. |
| Northern Wisdom | A network that provides guidance and support for communities to engage in thoughtful dialogue, to question assumptions, make wise judgements and feel more positive about learning |
| Northwest Center for Philosophy for Children | A non-profit organization that brings philosophy into the lives of young people with a particular emphasis on reaching children who are at risk and educationally disadvantaged - Washington, USA |
| P4C Oldham | P4C in Oldham supports the use of P4C in schools and communities in the Oldham area, with an emphasis on community cohesion. |
| p4c.com | Useful site with lots of resources and ideas for using P4C in the classroom including members and discussion area |
| Philosophy for Children Association of New Zealand (P4CNZ) | Site of the co-ordinating body of P4C in New Zealand with lesson plans, resources, newsletter etc. |
| Philosophy in Schools - Learning and Teaching Scotland | This site looks at how P4C relates to education for citizenship, where you can go to find out more and offer some examples of good practice. |
| SAPERE | |
| Thinking for Learning Unit - Northumberland | Thinking for Learning is an umbrella term that includes recent influences promoting conscious and active thinking about the learning process. Currently, these include Thinking Skills, Accelerated Learning and Philosophy for Children. |
| Tuckswood First School | P4C School Policy, and ideas for classroom practice |
Development Education Centres
Links to the websites for other Development Education Centres (DECs) around the UK.
| Link | Description |
| Cheshire DEC | Development Education Centre for Cheshire |
| Cumbria DEC | CDEC is the Development Education Centre for Cumbria |
| Development Education Project, Manchester | DEC in Manchester, based at MMU Didsbury campus. |
| Global Dimension | Helpful advice, support and teaching resources on the global perspective. Managed by the DEA |
| Lancashire Global Education Centre | DEC based in Preston, Lancashire |
| Liverpool World Centre |
General Educational Sites
| Link | Description |
| Lancashire Grid for Learning R.E. Pages |
Global Dimension
| Link | Description |
| CAFOD | Catholic Agency for Overseas Development: CAFOD works to end poverty and make a just world. In over 60 countries we - Work alongside the poor regardless of race or religion. |
| Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament | |
| Development Education Association | A national network of some 250 member organisations that share a commitment to development education |
| Eye to Eye Resources | Resources on child labour, they range from Humanities to Spanish and have been specifically designed for secondary schools. Teachers can order these resources free from Save the Children or download them directly. |
| Global Dimensions | This site is designed to support teachers to implement the global dimension into the primary curriculum. |
| Global Gateway | Provides information about Community Cohesion and School Linking |
| Oxfam | Oxfam GB is a development, relief, and campaigning organisation that works with others to find lasting solutions to poverty and suffering around the world. |
| Plan UK | Plan is one of the largest child-centred community development organisations in the world, helping children and their families in 46 of the poorest countries to realise their full potential |
| The British Red Cross | |
| UNICEF |
Millennium Development Goals
Websites and teaching materials related to the MDGs
| Link | Description |
| DFID's MDGs website | The site of the Department for International Development of the UK, explains how they intend to work towards the MDGs. Has very detailed briefing papers showing progress or not towards each goal. |
| Global Village 2006 | From the Woodcraft Folk - information about some of the mdgs and fun activities to explore them- ideal for children and young people in youth groups |
| New Oxfam Education Website | Oxfam Education offers a huge range of free, easy to use resources to help bring the global dimension to life in the classroom. |
| OneWorld Guides | OneWorld Guides cover a range of development topics and developing countries, each one beginning with a section assessing progress of the relevant Millennium Development Goals. |
| UN Cyberschool Bus | Site for young people, well designed and attractive, emphasis on what young people can and are doing to work towards the MDGs |
| UN MDGs website | For adults and older pupils, an good introduction and links to detailed information and data from many countries |
Refugee Awareness
| Link | Description |
| Refugee Action | Refugee Action is an independent national charity that works with refugees to build new lives in the UK |
| Refugee Council | The Refugee Council is the largest organisation in the UK working with asylum seekers and refugees. We not only give direct help and support, but also work with asylum seekers and refugees to ensure their needs and concerns are addressed |
| Refugee Week | Refugee Week is a UK-wide programme of arts, cultural and educational events that celebrate the contribution of refugees to the UK, and encourages a better understanding between communities. |
| Student Action for Refugees | STAR helps university students and young people to: learn about and raise awareness of refugee issues; support refugees in a practical way in their local communities through volunteering; campaign with and for the rights of refugees everywhere. |
Sustainable Development
Teaching materials and information related to sustainable development and climate change
| Link | Description |
| BBC Climate Change Game | An interactive game where you are president of the European Nations and must make decisions to address climate change |
| Council for Environmental Education | |
| SUSchool | Provides information and resources for Education For Sustainable development |
| Young people and Climate Change - Active Global Citizenship Conference 2009 | This October Oxfam is hosting a free regional conference in Manchester for young people and we are inviting 25 schools across the North of England to get involved - schools are advised to book their places ASAP |
