International Day of Education

There is no better way to recognise this International Day of Education by celebrating getting more than 6000 children into education, who would not normally be able to attend a pre-school class as they live too far away. The children in the picture above have been enjoying their ‘graduation’ from their participation in the SchoolContinue reading “International Day of Education”

World Children’s Day 2022

World Children’s Day was first established in 1954 as Universal Children’s Day and is celebrated on 20 November each year to promote international togetherness, and awareness among children worldwide, and to improve children’s welfare. November 20th is an important date as it is the date in 1959 when the UN General Assembly adopted the DeclarationContinue reading “World Children’s Day 2022”

International Day Against Violence & Bullying at School.

International Day Against Violence & Bullying at School When I started teaching I joined The Society of Teachers Opposed to Physical Punishment (STOPP) which was set up in the U.K. to campaign for the abolition of corporal punishment in UK schools.It took decades to achieve a reasonable result. Yet there was still a worry thatContinue reading “International Day Against Violence & Bullying at School.”

The Fierce Urgency of Now: Delivering Children’s Right to Education During Crises

From INEE The Fierce Urgency of Now: Delivering Children’s Right to Education During Crises Global Campaign for Education UK     ‘The fierce urgency of now’ sets out what the UK should do to        play that role, both alone and in collaboration with others to     help    secure the right toContinue reading “The Fierce Urgency of Now: Delivering Children’s Right to Education During Crises”