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Courses Craven DEC offers support to teachers in their teaching of the Global Dimension. Although all courses are FREE thanks to funding from the Yorkshire and Humber Global Schools Association we do charge a non-returnable registration fee of £25. Please see the fliers for further details and booking arrangements. Coming up in the autumn term... Fairtrade Schools Exchange 21 October 2011 1.300pm to 3.30pm Ermysteds Grammar School NOT TO BE MISSED A free event for all Craven and Nidderdale schools and any other schools with Fairtrade School status, working towards it or thinking about it, who are prepared to travel to Skipton on a Friday afternoon to network, get resources, support and inspiration, share plans, ideas and experiences. Julian Smith, MP and assistant to Andrew Mitchell, the Secretary of State for the Department for International Development, will be opening the event and speaking about the importance of Fair Trade and presenting certificates to schools that have either renewed or gained Fairtrade status this year. There will be interactive workshops for pupils and a chance to speak to and buy from Fairtrade retailers. Limited places are available for one staff member and up to four pupils from each school so please book early to avoid disappointment For more information or to book a place, please contact: Liz Roodhouse T: 01756 790737 or E: liz@cravendec.org.uk Creative Activities for Harvest and Christmas 13 September 2011 7.00pm to 8.30pm Embsay CE Primary School NOT TO BE MISSED if you are looking for ‘making and doing’ activities using recycled materials wherever possible, producing quality results in the cheapest possible way that will communicate the Christian faith, then this is for you. Betty Pedley was the children’s adviser for the Diocese of Wakefield until she retired and as well as sharing her wonderfully creative ideas she will bring all you need to make the things she demonstrates. Some will be free and others will be priced very reasonably – cheaper than from YPO! Activities are suitable for use in schools, Sunday schools, youth groups. For more information or to book a place, please contact: Liz Roodhouse T: 01756 790737 or E: liz@cravendec.org.uk Craven DEC and FFLP Sustainable Food and Farm Education twilight event Tuesdayday 10 March 2011 3pm to 5pm Craven College, Auction Mart, Gargrave Road, Skipton An inspiring event designed to help you to set up farm visits for your school and to provide you with information about getting involved in the Food for Life Partnership and the free resources available. You will hear examples of sustainable food activities in other schools and this will be a fantastic opportunity to link up with schools in your local area that are also working towards the FFLP Bronze Award. If your school is already involved in Eco Schools, the Food for Life Partnership can compliment this work. For more information or to book a place, please contact: Liz Roodhouse, Craven Development Education Centre T: 01756 790737 or E: liz@cravendec.org.uk You can download the flyer here. A Fairtrade School Network Exchange Wednesday 14 December 2010 1.30am to 3.30pm The Pavilion, Bradford Grammar School Have you registered your interest in becoming a Fairtrade School but haven’t quite got there yet? Are you a Fairtrade School and need to renew your certificate? Yes, then this could be just what’s needed to spur you on. The costs of this course are being met by the Fairtrade Foundation. To book please download the flyer or contact Liz Roohouse: liz@cravendec.org.uk Becoming a Fairtrade School Wednesday 1 December 2010 10am to 12noon Bradford Grammar School Do you want to: • Support and further develop your school’s community cohesion • Engage and challenge pupils in Fairtrade issues and global citizenship • Know how to become a Fairtrade School • Gain support, guidance and resource recommendations for delivery of teaching and learning about fairtrade issues • Get a FREE Fairtrade teaching resources, posters, samples etc. The costs of this course are being met by the Fairtrade Foundation To book please download the flyer or contact Liz Roohouse: liz@cravendec.org.uk FREE Compost Monitor training Monday 18 October 3pm to 5pm Craven College, Auction Mart, Gargrave Road, Skipton Definitely for you if you want to: • know everything about compost making at school and home • don’t want to be assailed by masses of ‘fruit flies’ or find ants nesting in your compost • want to make rich, dark, crumbly and sweet-smelling compost for the school garden • pass on the information to others who can do it for you! To book please download the flyer or contact Liz Roohouse: liz@cravendec.org.uk One World Week Skipton 2011 Saturday 16 October 10 to 11.30am & 2 to 3.30pm Christ Church, Skipton Booking is essential as numbers are limited - to secure a workshop place please contact Time to Link? Developing global school partnerships Friday 8 October 2010 9.30am to 4.00pm York St John University This participatory workshop will enable you to explore the potential educational benefits and practicalities of developing a global school partnership. £95 inc. resource booklet & lunch. Engaging Activities to embed Global Learning Thursday 10 June 2010 10.00am to 3.30pm Christ Church Hall, Skipton This course is for primary school teachers, teaching assistants, trainee teachers and school governors. Participants will receive FREE resources and lunch and drinks throughout the day. A non refundable registration fee of £25.00 will be charged on receipt of the booking form but otherwise the course is free thanks to funding from the Yorkshire and Humber Global Schools Association. 'Once Upon a Story' - exploring the Global Dimension using Stories Wednesday 10 March 2010 10.00am to 3.30pm Craven Area Education Office, Skipton “A fantastic course that has managed to fit so much in such a short space of time. 'Let’s Go Global in the Early Years Wednesday 24 February 2010 5.00 to 7.30pm Spofforth C. of E. Primary School, near Harrogate This course is for registered childminders and Early Years practitioners in schools, maintained and non-maintained nurseries and family centres. Participants will receive FREE resources. A non refundable registration fee of £10.00 will be charged on receipt of the booking form but otherwise it is free due to funding from the Yorkshire and Humber Global Schools Association.
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Craven DEC St Andrew’s Church, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2JE
Tel: 01756 790 737 | Email: liz@cravendec.org.uk
Registered charity number 1091643
