School should be aware of the upcoming second Shape the Future competition which will be launched on the 28 April 2014 across the UK. The competition will be open to all UK schools and will ask young people (aged 11-16) to outline and present on their priorities for improving the lives of women and girls worldwide. Following a judging panel, the winning pupils will be invited to attend and present their ideas at a global summit hosted by the Prime Minister in July.
The themes of this short group project fit into subjects across the curriculum, including Modern Studies, RME, Geography, History, English and PSE as well as lending itself to a context for inter-disciplinary learning. A dedicated ‘Shape the Future’ website will provide teachers with a range of resources to guide pupils through the competition.
Education Scotland has provided a Learning Journey considering aspects of gender equality which will be a helpful resource to schools. Last year Promoting Diversity and Equality: Developing Responsible Citizens in 20th century brought to the fore exemplars of good practice and resources to assist in taking forward approaches to diversity and equality.
On 7 May Game On Scotland and Education Scotland have organised a conference for Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games: Promoting Equality and Diversity it will reflect on the three core values of the Commonwealth Games Federation, humanity, equality and destiny. The conference will provide delegates with a speakers and workshops focused on values education in a global context as well as the inclusion of all.
