1. Education for Social Justice

2. A PROJECT TO HELP SCHOOLS IMPROVE THEIR DELIVERY OF GLOBAL SOCIAL JUSTICE THEMES

3. “Inequality is the status quo. There is huge inequality between people in their access to resources, to decision-making, to securing human rights and safety, and in their freedom from discrimination. Reducing inequality if both morally right and pragmatically necessary for global economic and climate security in the future”

4. Values and Attitudes  Empathy and sense of common humanity  Valuing and respecting diversity  Commitment to social justice  Concern for those suffering injustice and oppression  Concern for the planet  Commitment to sustainability  Belief that we can make a difference  Peace-making  Interdependence

5. Skills Critical Thinking Cooperation and Conflict Resolution Challenging Injustice and Inequity Participation

6. Knowledge and Understanding Different Models of Social Justice Human Rights and Responsibilities Inequality and Poverty Citizenship and Roles as Global Citizens Sustainability Interdependence and Globalisation Diversity Conflict and Peace

7. Empower young people to take actions to help create a more just world Deliver rich and exciting learning experiences Support students to reflect on topical global issues and themes Prepare young people for an active role in 21 st century society

8.  Two or more curriculum areas to participate in the initiative  Leeds DEC provides Social Justice training and resources  Departments use a Social Justice Framework to identify where Social Justice themes are currently taught and where there may be new opportunities  Workshops (delivered by Southern advocates)  Young people are supported to take action to raise awareness about Social Justice issues  Schools cascade experience to two or more other schools

9. Support in the development of new lessons and modules Practical support and training to deliver the cross-curricular dimensions Identity and Diversity Global Dimension and Sustainable Development (Cont...)

10. A toolkit to support a systematic review of how the Social Justice and global Dimension are delivered in your school A Global Dimension mentoring program Visits and workshops by Southern advocates Opportunities to develop contacts with other schools in Slovenia, Portugal, Latvia, Estonia, Bulgaria and Nicuragua(Cont...)

11. Free access to the project learning platform (Moodle) The opportunity to take part in the Social Justice Conference in Slovenia in 2012

15. Training delivered in thirteen schools 40 teachers received training 56 ESJ lessons produced Five teachers attended a successful seminar in Bulgaria Many great resources developed Links started with project partners

16. Pressure on staff time Stereotypes about development Basic understanding of the causes of poverty Aid viewed as a solution Limited support Limited knowledge of MDGs Some lessons need global perspective

17. 20 new schools involved All schools using Moodle regularly Lessons planned with Global Social Justice aims linked to MDGs Student actions planned and delivered Use made of case studies/advocates Awareness of causes of global poverty developed amongst staff and students

18. Finish