Silloth Primary School

Global Learning

We have been Awarded 'School of the Year' at the Cumbria Schools Environmental Awards.

This award recognises our school's commitment and achievements through our Global Learning Education Programme.

We are very proud of what we have achieved.

(The ceremony was delayed from 2020 due to the pandemic)

What is Global Learning & Why Do We Teach It?

At Silloth Primary School, we have worked hard to weave Global Learning through many aspects of our curriculum. Our children are aware of the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals and make links between these, their classwork & their lives. They learn about the connections we have with people around the world, observing the similarities and differences and celebrating the diversity the world has to offer. As we live in a geographically isolated, rural area, many of our children have little experience of the diversity of Britain and beyond. Our Global Learning Programme is instrumental in helping prepare our children for the diverse world in which they live and for the global workplace to which they will contribute in the future.

Children are taught that they can make a difference and make change in the world and are encouraged to 'THINK GLOBAL, ACT LOCAL.'

. Some of the ways we do this are through:

Encouraging our children to challenge points of view
Asking 'Big Questions' to promote debating skills and the language of debate
Learning about a variety of issues faced by communities, societies and individuals around the world
Using Newsround and First News to encourage awareness of current affairs
Promoting a variety of Global Learning projects throughout the year

It is our hope that by promoting the importance of Global Learning and the Sustainable Development Goals, our children will learn to be conscientious, global citizens & will develop:

Knowledge & Understanding of:

Social justice & equity
Identity & diversity
Globalisation & interdependence
Sustainable development
Peace & conflict
Human rights
Power & governance

Skills, such as:

Critical & creative thinking
Empathy
Self-awareness & reflection
Communication
Co-operation & conflict resolution
Ability to manage complexity & uncertainty
Informed & reflective action

Values & Attitudes, such as:

Sense of identity & self-esteem
Commitment to social justice & equity
Respect for people & human rights
Value diversity
Concern for the environment & commitment to sustainable development
Commitment to participation & inclusion
A belief that people can bring about change

What are the Sustainable Development Goals?

In 2015, world leaders agreed to 17 Global Goals (officially known as the Sustainable Development Goals). These goals have the power to create a better world by 2030, by ending poverty, fighting inequality and addressing the urgency of climate change. Guided by the goals, it is now up to all of us to work together to build a better future for everyone.

Here Are Some of Our Global Learning Projects

Rev Bryan Delivered an Assembly on Global Recycling Day - He taught us how to look after our beautiful planet

Our Current Project...February 21st to 18th March 2022

We are supporting CFM Cash for Kids who are working with Textile Recycling International to encourage recycling, and are looking to recycle textiles and clothing that might end up in landfill.

Their aim is to not only help the environment, but also some of the poorest countries in the world by providing them with good quality clothing.

CFM Cash for Kids will also receive £400 per tonne collected & that money goes to support children in Cumbria.

We'll send more details after Half Term.