Global Link DEC CPD programme in Lancashire September 2009 – July 2010
We have worked with schools since 1993, providing resource support, running workshops on global issues with pupils, and providing Inset for teachers. Below are some of the open CPD courses we are running throughout 2009 and 2010.
If you are a Global Link member you will receive a 10% discount on the booking fee.
Contact us to reserve your place on a course, for more information, or to find out about our in-house training.
Date |
Event |
Venue and Price |
October 7th, 2009 |
Enrichment Days and UN Summit SimulationsParticipants will learn how to run two effective and enjoyable citizenship days simulating a United Nations Summit exploring the Millennium Development Goals for up to 120 KS3 and KS4 pupils. Participants will take home the materials to run them in their own schools. |
North Lakes Hotel, Penrith, Cumbria |
November 26th, 2009 |
Persona Dolls and Community CohesionFor EYFS and KS1 teachers and practitioners. Persona Dolls provide an effective and fun way of exploring issues of diversity with young children and helping them recognise and challenge discrimination. |
Reedley Hallows Children’s Centre, Burnley |
January 25th 2010 |
Early Years: diversity, sustainability and the global dimensionParticipants will gain an increased understanding of the global dimension, sustainability and community cohesion, and how these relate to Early Years settings, including the use of Persona Dolls to develop positive attitudes to diversity and difference, and telling stories from around the world to help children develop knowledge and understanding of the world. |
Cumbria Rural Enterprise Agency, Penrith |
February 2nd & March 10th, 2009 |
Philosophy for Children Level 1 (accredited by SAPERE)Developing children and young people’s speaking, listening and thinking through philosophical enquiry, and deepening their understanding of global citizenship issues such as diversity, community cohesion and environmental sustainability. |
Friends Meeting House, Lancaster |
February 9th, 2010 |
Thinking of LinkingTo enable participants to explore all aspects of setting up, developing and maintaining a global school link North-South School Linking. |
Friends Meeting House, Lancaster |
February 10th, 2010 |
Persona Dolls and Community CohesionFor EYFS and KS1 teachers and practitioners. Persona Dolls provide an effective and fun way of exploring issues of diversity with young children and helping them recognise and challenge discrimination. |
Sunshine Children’s Centre, Preston |
February 25th, 2010 |
Global Citizenship for Students with Learning DifficultiesThis course will explore ways of helping older students with a range of learning difficulties to access the global dimension, including topics such as diversity and sustainable development. Participants will take home two sets of teaching materials to use in their own schools. |
Beaumont College, Lancaster |
March 16th, 2010 |
Barriers into Bridges: community cohesionThis course will provide a reflective space where participants can explore their experience of community cohesion issues, to share the good work that is taking place in their school community, to learn from the experiences of others, and to feel better equipped in the task of building more cohesive communities. |
Blackpool Technology College |
April 26th, 2010 |
Persona Dolls and Community CohesionFor EYFS and KS1 teachers and practitioners. Persona Dolls provide an effective and fun way of exploring issues of diversity with young children and helping them recognise and challenge discrimination. |
Firbank Children’s Centre, Lancaster |
May 27th, 2010 |
Enrichment Days and United Nations Summit Simulations for Citizenship teachers KS3 & KS4Effective and enjoyable citizenship days for KS3 and KS4. |
Blackpool Technology College |
June 24th, 2010 |
Thinking of LinkingTo enable participants to explore all aspects of setting up, developing and maintaining a global school link North-South School Linking. |
Blackpool Technology College |
June 29th, 2010 |
Barriers into Bridges: community cohesionThis course will provide a reflective space where participants can explore their experience of community cohesion issues, to share the good work that is taking place in their school community, to learn from the experiences of others, and to feel better equipped in the task of building more cohesive communities. |
Friends Meeting House, Lancaster |
July 13th, 2010 |
Forum Theatre and Community CohesionParticipants will be introduced to forum theatre techniques, and explore how forum theatre can help meet the community cohesion agenda |
The Gujarat Hindu Centre, Preston |
Workshops and Courses for Pupils and Young People
For more information about general training opportunities, workshops, simulations and Forum Theatre, click here
