Where Next for Fairtrade in Schools?

Where Next for Fairtrade in Schools?

Katie Carr – Director, CDEC

Aims:• To introduce CDEC, what we do, who we are, our

values• To update audience on the recent changes to the

FT schools award• To introduce ‘The World from our Doorstep’ as an

example of engaging very young children in learning about FT

• To explore ‘where next’ in terms of ‘beyond logo recognition’

About CDECOur vision is for young people to have the skills and confidence to be able to face the

challenges of today, to develop understanding and respect other people and places, and to make informed choices that have a positive

impact on society and the world around them.

Global CitizenshipSchool Linking, with partners local and globalOutdoor and environmental learningDiversity and multiculturalismSustainable Development

FairtradePupil Voice and taking action

Funded projects

CPD / training

Classroom resources

Creative Classrooms

Global Citizenship

Social Justice

Values and Perceptions

Sustainable Development

Interdependence

Human Rights

Diversity

Conflict Resolution

The 8 key concepts of the Global Dimension in schools (UK) are:1. Global citizenship2. Interdependence3. Conflict resolution4. Sustainable development5. Diversity6. Social justice7. Human rights8. Values and perceptions

• Teachers and learners can develop their knowledge of global issues, and of Fairtrade as a solution

• Not just about learning ‘about’, children are encouraged to get involved and take action...

• ...and understand that their small steps can really make a difference to people’s lives

The World from our DoorstepProject Aim – to raise the awareness and change the attitudes of young children towards development issues, and ensure they can take action to support sustainable ways of living

Project themes – the concept of interconnectedness (local-global links), sustainability, and fairness (through Fairtrade)

Participants – infant teachers, pre-school practitioners, teaching assistants and other adult helpers

Methodologies and approaches – stories and artefacts, games, enabling critical thinking (P4C, Sustained Shared Thinking), links with local and international food producers and craftspeople

Plus / Minus / Interesting

Thank you!

katie@cdec.org.ukwww.cdec.org.uk