Spiritual, moral, social and cultural development

Using photographs to engage Gypsy Roma Traveller children: A case study published by GTCE 2008

This case study describes a project in which photography was used as a medium to stimulate discussion and knowledge exchange between schools and some of the most excluded families, in this case a group of Gypsy Roma Traveller families. Pupils were given disposable cameras and encouraged to capture images to illustrate their lives and education and produce a photographic collection 'through their...

26.06.09

The Toledo Guiding Principles on the Teaching about Religions and Beliefs in Public Schools (2007)

Document prepared by the Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) which enjoins member European states to to provide guidance to their schools on respecting cultural difference and teaching about religion in a fair and balanced way.

10.04.09

Show Racism the Red Card Islamophobia teaching pack (2008)

Review of latest education pack from Show Racism the Red Card (2008) which addresses Islamophobia.

23.10.08

Lesbian Gay Bisexual Trans (LGBT) History Month website

Link to LGBT History Month website

18.09.08

Moving Lives Website (2006-2008)

Moving Lives is a photography and digital-storytelling project giving a voice to young refugees living in London and helping them integrate into the UK.

15.09.08

New Arrivals Excellence Programme Guidance: Primary and Secondary National Strategies - DCSF (2008)

In response to a high level of pupil mobility and increased migration, the DCSF has produced guidance to support both primary and secondary schools in welcoming new arrivals and teaching them successfully.

20.08.08

Social Cohesion Project: Respect Week at Wingrove Primary School - A. Ainslie (2008)

Project set up to meet the needs of pupils and their families, and to meet the responsibilities of the social cohesion and Every Child Matters agendas.

14.08.08

Seeking Asylum Alone - Unaccompanied and Separated Children and Refugee Protection in the UK - J. Bhabha & N. Finch (2006)

Report exploring the world of children seeking asylum in the UK and the legislation, practices, misconceptions and injustices surrounding the application of the law towards this group.

30.07.08

Count Us In: Young Refugees in the Education System - The Children's Society (2006)

Research on refugee children and young people's experiences of gaining access to education, and what they thought would help them settle into school or college.

29.07.08

Child First, Migrant Second: Ensuring that every child matters - Immigration Law Practitioners Association (2006)

Analysis of the issues facing refugee and migrant children and the barriers that prevent them from getting access to the support to which they are entitled.

29.07.08

The Independent Asylum Commission Website

Nationwide citizen's review of the UK asylum system. Includes findings in two reports 'Fit For Purpose Yet?' and 'Saving Sanctuary'.

29.07.08

Forced Migration Online Research Guide: Psychosocial Issues - C. Eyber (2002)

Overview of mental health issues related to war, conflict and forced migration.

29.07.08

Forced Migration Online Research Guide: Children and Adolescents in Conflict Situations - J. Hart (2002)

Overview and research guide to children and adolescents in conflict situations

29.07.08

Moving Here Website

Website that explores, records and illustrates why people came to England over the last 200 years and what their experiences were and continue to be.

28.07.08

Faith Guides - Subject Centre for Philosophical and Religious Studies

Guides to Christianity, Islam, Sikhism, Hinduism and Judaism in the UK.

30.01.08

Guidance on Duty to Promote Community Cohesion - DCSF (2007)

Information relating to the duty on all maintained schools in England to promote community cohesion and Ofsted to report on the contributions made in this area.

27.11.07

Black History Month Website

Black History Month (BHM) is held every October in Britain - the website celebrates BHM all year round and is a very useful resource for teacher educators, student teachers and trainees.

02.10.07

Sexualities Equality in Primary School: resources

Resources and research information on addressing sexualities equality in primary schools

11.05.07

No Outsiders: Researching Approaches to Sexualities Equality in Primary Schools

Project website containing resources on addressing lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender equality in primary schools.

11.05.07

Meeting the Needs of Muslim Pupils in State Schools - Muslim Council of Britain (2007)

Report providing information and guidance on the needs of Muslim pupils. Useful reference point for schools, governors and teachers.

08.03.07