Peace education from Quakers in Britain

The Importance of Citizenship Education YouTube video by Citizenship #OurVoiceYourChoice

We love how young people talk passionately about the need for Citizenship education in this short video. youtube.com/watch?time_continue=208&v=59IUqc0JSSQ&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fblogs.ucl.ac.uk%2F&source_ve_path=Mjg2NjY

Could you come and help us further develop Peer Mediation? More details on this new job below! For more info and to download the application pack go to www.quaker.org.uk/our-organisa...

We want to say a big thank you to Sara Hagel who is standing down as director of Peacemakers after nearly two decades guiding this Quaker founded project to live adventurously and grow peace education in the West Midlands and now nationally! Thanks Sara!

Come and work with us to develop Peer Mediation!

For details of how to apply, go to www.quaker.org.uk/jobs

To arrange an informal discussion of the role, please email peaceedu@quaker.org.uk

Feedback from a recently trained Peer Mediator "I started to realise that other people have a different point of view and that I can learn to view from another’s perspective"

Come and learn how to train Peer Mediators 7- 9 Oct in Leeds
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Great to be in Northern Ireland this week connecting with schools embracing relational practice. Thanks to
the peer mentors at St Patrick’s college who shared with us about their work

With International Peace Day on 21 September, find your next peace education lesson in Teach Peace from the Peace Education Network - great lessons for primary or secondary school from dozens of organisations via @tesmagazine.bsky.social Resources www.tes.com/teaching-res... #edusky #lessons

Peer Mediation Train the Trainer (Primary) Leeds Learn the skills and tools to implement a peer mediation scheme into a primary school.

Peer Mediators make schools calmer and more peaceful places to be as well and prepare children for dealing with conflict more constructively in their adult life.
Learn how to train children in Peer Mediation at our Train the Trainer course in Leeds 7 - 9 Oct.

A wonderful celebration of ‘sustained excellence’ in nurture. We received our Nurture UK reaccreditation from our Director of Education Dr Ratter and the Convener of Education Cllr Anderson. Our Pupil Leadership Team led the way and told them all about nurture at Neilston and Madras. 🤩

Ellis, Izzy and Ben standing together in the office

Sad to say goodbye to our colleague Ellis after 11 years working for Quakers in Britain. Grateful for all he's done for us and the peace education movement. Wishing him well for the future.

Using Scotland's new Anti-Racism Education Resource: a workshop for Primary Practitioners Wednesday 17th September 4:00-5.30pm

Primary educators have you checked out our latest resource antiracisted.scot?

Come to our workshop full of practical ways of approaching themes like identity, belonging, race & racism.

🧠 Interactive activities
🧰 Classroom tools & methodologies
👥 Space to reflect with collegues

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Come and learn the skills of training Peer Mediators next month in Leeds
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We are hosting a day of reflection to dedicate the University’s Peace Bench with members of the University’s community, from young to old. Join us for on the hour 5-minute offerings, from 7am till 7pm, on Monday 22nd September, to mark the dedication of the Peace Bench. All Welcome.

Learning for Sustainability: Decolonising the Secondary Curriculum Professional learning for educators from Scotland's Development Education Centres Wednesday 17 September 2025 4pm-5.30pm Suitable for: Secondary level

Looking to understand more about how colonialism has impacted the curriculum? Join us for this session where we will explore methodologies and tools to support and anti-racist approach in the classroom.

✔️ Practical activities and methodologies
✔️ Useful resources

Book here: buff.ly/QfzCO8Q

Evolving education amid the grim reality of war From delivering inter-school CPD to opening up new university access routes, educators in Ukraine are steadfast in their mission to ensure pupils have the best education access possible

🇺🇦 Despite the bleak realities of war, educators in Ukraine continue to strive to improve opportunities for young people across the country, says this leader

Learning for Sustainability: Global Citizenship Approach at Primary Level Professional learning for educators from Scotland's Development Education Centres Wednesday 10 September 2025 4pm-5.30pm Suitable for: Primary level

Are you looking to better understand Global Citizenship and its value in the classroom?

Join us tomorrow for our free session, full of interactive activities and practical resources to support you in the classroom. Connect with other teachers on their Global Citizenship journey.

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Anti-Racist Education for Secondary Teachers Wednesday 10 September 2025

Have you checked out our latest resource antiracisted.scot?

Join us tomorrow for our workshop exploring all the resource has to offer on your Anti-Racist Education journey.

🧠 Interactive activities
💭Practical strategies
🧰 Classroom Tools
👥 Time to discuss with colleagues

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Thanks to a kind gift from a Quaker, we will be able to print and send a copy of the report to every Quaker Meeting in Britain this Autumn. We hope Friends will spread David's message that education can help young people to shape a more just, more inclusive world. www.quaker.org.uk/documents/pe...

Putting Peace at the heart in schools YouTube video by Quakers in Britain

This is 2022 video we made with our Friend David Gee, the author of 'Peace at the Heart: A relational approach in British schools'. David sadly died late last year. His work on this and so many other peace endeavours continues to be a touchstone for the work.
#edusky
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Building Trust with School Anxious Students

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Simple ideas that work - maybe watching this could be 5 minutes well spent in your next team meeting?

Please watch and share

Oh fantastic it's been really helpful? Maybe we could chat about it some time- can you email peaceedu@quaker.org.uk?

Using Scotland's new Anti-Racism Education Resource: a workshop for First Level practitioners Monday 22nd September 4.00-5.30pm

Looking to build your professional confidence in exploring Anti-Racist Education with your first level learners?

Join us for this workshop exploring the new antiracisted.scot resource.

🧠 Interactive activities
🧰 Classroom tools & methodologies
👥 Time to reflect with colleagues

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Interesting! Dewey is contributed to the development of peace education. After WWI he worked hard on education as a means to challenge war, "more difficult for the flames of hatred and suspicion to sweep over this country in the future"
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War: Not an unlikely topic for science lessons There is scientific rationale and moral precedence for science lessons to explore the link between war and science, ultimately helping young children develop into socially responsible scientists and p...

"Science lessons must play a role for the sake of reducing suffering and preserving humanity." Good, challenging article by Sibel Erduran (Prof. of Science Education & Director of Research, @education.ox.ac.uk)
Up your street @responsiblesci.bsky.social!
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Thanks to such as lovely group of teachers joining us for Ellis's last training!

We're in Glasgow with @eisunion.bsky.social for some training on conflict and restorative approaches with Scottish teachers. Very dedicated coming out on a Saturday!!

Are you passionate about peace education and ready to lead a national movement for change?
Peacemakers - an amazing charity - is entering a transformative phase and seeks a visionary CEO to guide this exciting transition and shape our future.
To Apply visit:
peacemakers.org.uk/lead-us-into...

Climate Anxiety in the Classroom: A Global Citizenship Approach Professional learning for educators from Scotland's Development Education Centres Thursday 18th September 2025 4pm-5.30pm Suitable for educators working with second-fourth level learners.

Looking for ways of addressing climate anxiety in the classroom?

Join us for this session exploring practical ways of building learners' agency and ability to take positive action.

🧠 Interactive activities
🧰 Tools and methodologies
👥 Space to reflect with colleagues

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Overexposed - Chance for Childhood

With events like #FairtradeFortnight (Sep 22- Oct 5) & #BlackHistoryMonth (Oct) on the horizon, the #OverExposed campaign by Chance for Childhood offers some wonderful suggestions for how we choose images & stories

More here➡️
www.chanceforchildhood.org/overexposed/

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love this!