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Getting started - a Global Citizenship audit
Many of these pages have been adapted from Oxfam's print publication,
Global Citizenship; The Handbook for Primary Teaching, which
you can order
online.
An audit is a practical starting point. The table below sets out
some key areas for consideration. It can be adapted to suit your
own educational circumstances, so you may want to add your own points.
The columns could be enlarged and the first four used to record
your starting position. The last column, 'Action points', could
contain ideas of how progress could be made along a Global Citizenship
path. Ideas to Inspire! includes ideas on how to do this. It is
important that action points are achievable, and widely endorsed,
because for change to be successful and sustained it is important
that everyone works together.
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1. Global Citizenship as part of the school's mission statement,
and included in all curriculum planning
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2. A welcoming, safe and nurturing school environment, where
the self-esteem of pupils and adults is re-affirmed
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3. An effective Equal Opportunities policy
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4. An effective Behaviour Management policy, including clear
display in school of what these policies are
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5. A commitment to democratic and inclusive processes, including
an effective Schools Council
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6. A variety of teaching methods to engage pupils and support
and increase their motivation to effect change
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7. Whole-school initiatives and events to promote Global
Citizenship
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8. An open, effective and inclusive governing body/school
board with representation to reflect the full diversity of
the school and community
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9. Purchasing and banking practices which promote Global
Citizenship
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10. A commitment to learn from the experiences of people
from diverse backgrounds and from around the world
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11. A commitment to sustainable development, e.g. a policy
for recycling, waste reduction and energy saving
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12. Resources and displays which celebrate diversity, and
include positive examples of different cultures, genders,
disabilities and types of family group
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13. Active links between the school, parents and the wider
community
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14. Support for staff wishing to increase their own knowledge
and understanding of Global Citizenship
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