‘Our vision is that the people of the UK should have the knowledge, skills and understanding they need to fulfil themselves, to live in and contribute effectively to a global society and to work in a competitive, global economy’
Charles Clarke, DfES International Strategy, November 2004
In light of the International Strategy and the devolved administrations’ initiatives on the “International Dimension”, there have been a number of major developments across the 4 countries of the UK. We have asked eTwinning practitioners to provide to provide examples of how eTwinning can be easily used to support them.
England
Scotland
Wales
Northern Ireland
DCSF Children's Plan
aiming to make the UK the best place in world for children and young people to grow up by: securing wellbeing for all; safeguarding the young and vunerable; closing the gap in educational achievement for the disadvantaged; lengthening participation; delivering 21st century education.
www.dcsf.gov.uk/childrensplan
Excellence & Enjoyment
excellence in teaching with enjoyment of learning; distinctive character of schools; creativity and innovation; learning through whole-school ethos; increased autonomy.
Read a case study showing how eTwinning supports Excellence & Enjoyment.
National Languages Strategy
broaden and enrich the opportunities for language learning; language learning for pupils at Key Stage 2; innovative approaches to language learning after Key Stage 3.
Every Child Matters
building stronger relationships with parents and wider community; dealing with bullying and discrimination; becoming healthy schools and promoting healthy lifestyles; widening participation.
Read a case study showing how eTwinning supports Every Child Matters.
Community Cohesion
Every school is responsible for educating children and young people who will live and work in a country which is diverse in terms of culture, religions or beliefs, ethnicities and social backgrounds.
Read a case study showing how eTwinning supports Community Cohesion.
A Curriculum for Excellence in November 2004. This set out the values, purposes and principles for education from 3 to 18 and for the first time set out what type of young people schools should produce:
successful learners; confident individuals; effective contributors to society ; responsible citizens.
Read a case study showing how eTwinning supports the Curriculum for Excellence.
Education for Sustainable Development and Global Citizenship
how to preserve and protect the environment, reduce pollution and manage natural resources in a sustainable way
how to reduce the inequalities that exist between different peoples in all parts of the world and protect their human rights
how to develop peaceful and harmonious communities by promoting understanding between people who are different from one another
Languages Strategy
The Department of Education has asked the Subject Centre for Languages, Linguistics and Area Studies, jointly ran by the University of Ulster and Queen’s University, to develop recommendations on a languages strategy for Northern Ireland. The strategy will aim to:
promote greater uptake of languages as a practical competence for all;
promote the uptake of a wider range of languages, including European and major global languages but also looking at English as an Additional Language, Irish and Ulster-Scots; and address language learning at all levels, including primary, post-primary, further and higher education.
Read a case study showing how eTwinning supports the Languages Strategy.
Revised Curriculum
Generic Programmes across the UK
The International School Award
The International School Award recognises good practice in international work in schools. The scheme is open to all schools across the UK. Schools that gain the Award are given accreditation for three years and can then re-apply to renew their Award to reflect their current achievements.
Click here for more information about the International School Award.
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