Schools

It won't surprise you to learn that we think school is a pretty good idea. In fact we like it so much that we've set up a whole blog category dedicated to it. This one. We'll post news about what we're doing for UK schools (as well as what they're doing for us) here.

'War in the classroom' – Why conflict studies should be central to every citizenship programme.

Schools | 13th August 2008

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When the Professional Association for Citizenship Teaching (or ACT to you and me) asked me to write a feature article for their website about the importance of teaching conflict in schools I jumped at the chance. So check out my words of wisdom!

New schools materials now available

Schools | 23rd January 2008

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We know what it's like being a teacher. You wake up in the morning and think 'Oops, forgot to prepare that citizenship lesson'. What can you do? Claiming that the dog ate your lesson plan isn't going to cut it with the head and just muddling through isn't exactly great for your students. Well how about using a whole citizenship scheme designed just for you by War Child?

Lady Eleanor Holles School raises £16,600!

Schools | 1st October 2008

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Our Schools Programme Manager gets her hands on a huge cheque.

Model UN Day

Schools | 1st April 2008

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Model United Nations organisations are a great forum for young people to discuss global issues in a professional environment. By mirroring the work of the UN proper participants gain real insight into how countries interact and the kind of problems which they face. Our schools programme manager Caroline went along to the event at Calthorpe Park School to find out more. 

Everybody Wants a Peace

Schools | 17th March 2008

We're very happy to announce that War Child has been picked as the associated charity for this year's Global Student Forum national conference entitled Everybody Want a Peace. The annual event is an opportunity for young people in the UK to learn about and debate current global issues. There's more information on how you teachers can get their students involved here.