Schools
From Scotland to the wider world, see how our schools are inspiring young people as global citizens ready to make a difference. Bold ideas, big conversations, and the stories shaping education’s future start here:
Global Storyline in the Classroom
Claire Brown from Larbert Village PS explains how the drama-based pedagogy, Global Storylines, motivates and engages learners in real world issues.
Foxy Rights Rangers
Watch Foxcovert Primary School’s journey to being a Gold Rights Respecting School through the lens of Global Citizenship.
Cultivating Global Citizens
Early Years teacher Anna Shimmield, from Milton of Leys primary school, Inverness, shares her experience of developing Global Citizenship with young learners.
Curricular Co-Design
Fiona Malcolm, Faculty Head of Humanities at Braes High School in Falkirk shares her innovative approach to ensuring young people’s voices are at the heart of curriculum design.
Picture Books and Rights
Moria Lane from Plockton primary school, explains how using picture books opened up a fresh way of approach Children’s Rights with young learners.
MOCK COP 28
Keith Turner Principal Teacher at Speyside High School explains how pupils took to the floor to demonstrate during their latest Mock COP.
Making the SDGs Meaningful for Transition-Age Pupils
An inspiring transition teacher in the Liberton Learning Community in Edinburgh is focusing on embedding global citizenship throughout the curriculum.
From the Classroom to Climate Action: Falkirk Pupils Speak Out
Eco groups across Falkirk council have demonstrated their resilience and activism despite the challenges of the climate emergency.
Empowering Educators
Faith Gilmour, from Strathaven Academy, shares the impact of a Learning for Sustainability Conference for teachers.
Cultural Awareness Celebration
Arnault Kasa, from Peele primary school in West Lothian, explains how a well-planned cultural awareness day can engage learners, mobilise the community and create a sustainable culture of respect and dignity.
NOTiCEBOARD
How do rich countries export climate breakdown? Come along to this free professional learning session on Carbon Colonialism and find out!
Join Global Education Week (18–24 November) — a Europe-wide celebration of learning for a fairer, more sustainable world. Explore classroom ideas, connect with others, and showcase your school’s global citizenship work
Who fought for the British army? What countries did they come from? On the run up to Remembrance Day on 11 November, explore WWII through a global lens with your learners with this handy topic planner
Explore children’s rights in your setting for World Children’s Day on 20th November with this classroom activity