DEED offers a wide range of workshops for children, young people and families in schools and Early Years settings linked to themes in global education such as Sustainable Development, Global Citizenship, Fairtrade and Children’s Rights. Workshops can also link to school based themes such as Community Cohesion, SEAL, ECM, PSHE & Citizenship, Eco-Schools and Unicef’s Rights Respecting School Award and link directly to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). Workshops can range from 1 to 2 hours per class (approx 30 pupils) and are delivered by our experienced and qualifi ed DEED education staff. We can work with several classes over a half day or full day programme.

Look out for our Family Friendly logo FF for workshops that can be easily adapted for a parent/carer and child working together in a group (approx 15 children and 15 parents/carers)

DEED in your Classroom

Islam

Islamic Shapes & Patterns – a multicultural Maths workshop (KS1/2) Explore the signifi cance of pattern and shape in Islamic architecture and tradition. Includes practical exercises and pictures to learn about geometric patterns and numbers.

Article 31 UNCRC Every child has the right to relax, play and join in a wide range of cultural and artistic activities.

GLOBALLY-INSPIRED PUPIL AND CHILDREN’S WORKSHOPS

Workshops

Early Years & Key Stage 1 with families

The World in Your Place Explore a carousel of crafts and activities from around the world. Can include storytelling, and music percussion. FF

Global Story Tent Choose a story to tell from the story tent which will be set up inside or outside your building, in your classroom or fi eld. Have fun making props to tell your globally-themed story. FF

Make and Shake - Global Music Workshop Explore shakers from around our world. Make a shaker from recycled materials, including tic-tac drums and Krishna drums. Sing together. FF

Fairtrade

What’s in the shopping basket? (EYFS/KS1) Explore where our food comes from with our giant world map. Recognise the Fairtrade logo and what it stands for? Taste Fairtrade fruit.

Go Bananas (KS1/2) Become a banana farmer in our simulation game and fi nd out about the difference Fairtrade can make to you and your family. Taste Fairtrade bananas.

Chocolate (KS2/3) Become a cocoa farmer in our simulation game and fi nd out about the difference Fairtrade can make to you and your family. Taste Fairtrade chocolate.

Fairtrade and Fashion (KS2/3) Where do our clothes come from? Who makes our clothes? Who pays the price? What you can do to about it in your local community? Put on your own Fairtrade/Secondhand/Ethical Fashion Show. Clothes and accessories provided by DEED.

Gold Mining (Yr2 & KS2) Find out a little of what it is like to be a gold miner in a simulation game. Learn about Fairmined Gold and explore the lives of South America’s gold miners.

“Highly interactive and the Year 5 children enjoyed this aspect.

They have a much better understanding of the cotton trade and how

fairtrade makes a difference to people’s lives.”

Teachers, St Mary the Virgin Primary School, KS2 Fairtrade pupil

workshops

“It was well done. We would

like to do it again!” Parent,

Family Workshop

THEMES

EARLY YEARS - FAMILIES - FAIRTRADE - ISLAM - MULTICULTURAL BRITAIN - REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE

Age 16-19

Global Issues Seminars - Ideal for A/AS Level Geography, Government & Politics, Economics and General Studies students. Seminars can feature small group exercises and presentations using up-to-date case studies.

Seminar themes:

• The Geographical Impact Of Confl ict – Causes and consequences of contemporary confl ict from social, economic, political and environmental perspectives.

• Is The World Over-Populated? - Patterns of population growth and movement in the 21st Century.

• A Gender Perspective on Economic Development.

Fees (plus travel from DEED at 45p per mile):Half Day (am or pm) + 1 DEED staff £200Half Day (am or pm) + 2 DEED staff £300Full Day + 1 DEED staff £300Full Day + 2 DEED staff £475

These fees are a guide to our standard pricing structure but may vary depending on the nature of each booking. Fees for additional non-DEED staff included in the workshop vary and will be discussed at the time of booking

Reduce, Re-use, Recycle

Load of Rubbish! (KS2/3) All children have the right to a clean environment (Article 24 UNCRC). Join us to investigate the global impact of waste. Learn from others around the world how to reduce, re-use and recycle. Re-use your waste paper and plastic bags by making recycled footballs, toys, puppets, beaded jewellery, or musical shakers.

Multicultural Britain

I Love My Hair! (EYFS & KS1 with families) Celebrate Multicultural Britain using this excellent story along with others from DEED’s I Love My Hair! resource collection. Paint self portraits using a range of people-coloured art materials inspired by the book Two Eyes, a Nose and a Mouth. Examine skin, hair and eye colour in your class and around the UK. FF

Children of Britain – Just Like Me! (KS2) Using this excellent resource, take part in a role play featuring a mystery guest to your school. Discover similarities and differences between the lives of children living in Multicultural Britain. Walk in someone else’s shoes. Help challenge stereotypes. Make your own personality portrait.

Who are the British? (Upper KS2/KS3) What does it mean to be British? Explore our giant Multicultural Britain timeline of migration and fi nd out. Choose some role models throughout history to fi nd out more.

“The children enjoyed looking at the photos of each other and trying to

fi nd their faces … they realise they are all different and that’s OK and

everyone is special and unique.” Teacher, Archbishop Wake Primary

School, KS1 I Love My Hair! Workshop

Article 24 UNCRC Every child has the right to the best possible health. Governments must provide good quality healthcare, clean water, nutritious food and a clean environment so that children can stay healthy. Richer countries must help poorer countries achieve this.

For further information please contact DEED01202 875411 info@deed.org.uk www.deed.org.uk

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“Memorable and inspiring”

Teacher, Global Issues

Seminar, The Thomas Hardye

School, Dorchester

Islam (cont’d)

The Festival of Eid (KS1/2) Celebrated all over the world, the Festival of Eid is the best known date in the Islamic Calendar. What are the origins and signifi cance? Why are festivals and celebration important to everyone? Decorate & share colourful Eid biscuits! Pupils work in small groups (up to 15 children). FF