5th<\/sup> of December from 4:30 \u2013 5:30pm. <\/strong><\/p>\n This guide has been developed in collaboration with practitioners, local authorities, third sector partners and learners to support the development and\/or review of equalities or related policies in education settings.<\/p>\n During the session we will provide an overview of the guide which contains resources to support settings in developing an equalities policy, ensuring that learners are central to the process and aligning to key priority areas such as UNCRC. We will hear from those who have been involved in the development and design, and some of our pilot schools and settings will share their policies. Finally, you will be given the opportunity to join our Equalities Policy Network, and invited to create and share your own equalities policy to be included as a case study on our guide.<\/p>\n You can sign up for this event via this Eventbrite link<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Emotions and the Brain: What children and young people need to know?<\/big><\/a><\/p>\n 12 November 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n Join us to find out more about the resources and how to access them.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Supporting the Diverse Needs of Pupils from a Variety of Religions and Beliefs<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/big><\/p>\n 14th November 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n In this webinar facilitated by Interfaith Scotland, you will have an opportunity to develop your awareness of some of the diverse experiences and needs of pupils from a We will discuss ways in which you might further understand and provide support for these diverse needs in your local settings so that pupils from these religions and beliefs can fully participate in the school community.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n You can sign up here: <\/span>Workshop for Teachers: Supporting the Diverse Needs of Pupils from a Variety of Religions and Beliefs – Scottish Interfaith Week<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Glasgow Caledonian University: Online\u00a0<\/span>Abuse<\/span>\u00a0Modules Pilot\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/big><\/p>\n 12 and\/or 19 November 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n The session will prepare you to deliver at least one modules below to learners in your school\/setting.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Respect for All national guidance: Information Session<\/a><\/big><\/p>\n 14 November 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n This session will provide an overview of the updated \u2018Respect for All: The National Approach to Anti-Bullying for Scotland\u2019s Children and Young People<\/a>\u2019 guidance published on Wednesday 13th November.<\/p>\n The session is for practitioners interested in learning about the updated guidance and will consider next steps relating to future professional learning that may be required to support its implementation.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Keep the Promise- Pupils Support Staff learning programme<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/big><\/p>\n 15 November 2024<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n Lunch and refreshments throughout the day will be provided<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n (open to anyone working within pupil support, or line managing others with a pupil support remit)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n L<\/span><\/span>GBT Inclusive Education with\u00a0<\/span><\/span>TIE<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/big><\/p>\n 20 November 2024 LGBT inclusive education is for eve<\/span>ryone. It is needed to foster a safe and supportive environment for all children, young people and adult learners, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n This\u00a0webinar<\/a>\u00a0will explore:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n We\u2019re excited to host alongside Time for Inclusive Education (TIE), Scotland\u2019s LGBT Inclusive Education charity. TIE\u2019s goal is for all young people to grow up in a society free from homophobia, biphobia and transphobia. TIE will share the practicalities and impact of their free national programme, \u2018<\/span>Delivering LGBT Inclusive Education<\/span><\/i><\/a>\u2019 which provides support for teaching and learning to create an LGBT inclusive curriculum.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/b>We will also share the evidence base for this approach and the positive feedback from parents and carers.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Reflections on a Practice Framework for Restorative Justice with Dr Steve Kirkwood<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/big><\/p>\n 20 November 2024<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n In schools do the rights of the many outweigh the rights of the few?<\/a><\/big><\/p>\n 27 November 2024 <\/strong><\/p>\n Classrooms, Children and Challenging Behaviour: Do the rights of the many o<\/span>utweigh the rights of the few? <\/span>Join us as Prof Laura Lundy explores how a rights-based approach can be used to help school staff address complex decision making in the classroom, including how to handle exclusions or interventions that reduce learning hours.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Sexual Harm Webinar: AI Generated CSAM<\/big><\/a><\/p>\n 5 December 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Supporting Maths Difficulties 2024\/25 Webinar series\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/big><\/p>\n Multiple dates 2025<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n This series of webinars is aimed mainly at practitioners working in ASN, Primary & Secondary who are supporting children who may encounter challenges within mathematics. Anyone who signs up will get access to this year\u2019s Padlet of resources and recordings.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Anti-Bullying Week 2024\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/big><\/p>\n Respect<\/span><\/span>me<\/span> <\/span><\/em>continues to offer free e-Learning on anti-bullying in line with Respect for All available at <\/span><\/span>respectme\u2019s Learning Academy<\/span><\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n 16 days of Activism<\/a><\/big><\/p>\n <\/p>\n European Commission against Racism and Intolerance Report<\/span><\/b><\/a><\/big><\/p>\n The latest report<\/a> on the UK by the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) has commended Education Scotland\u2019s Building Racial Literacy programme and Scotland\u2019s approach to LGBT Inclusive Education.<\/p>\n Scotland’s educational initiatives received specific recognition, with praise for the national approach to LGBT-inclusive education, Education Scotland’s Building Racial Literacy Programme, and the human rights education opportunities available to children and young people within the Curriculum for Excellence.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The new report also offered several recommendations for the UK, including implementing an LGBTI action plan for England and improved support services for refugees and asylum seekers.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n New anti-racist curricular resources<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/big><\/p>\n Funded by the Scottish Government and developed by WOSDEC and Scotdec, these resources provide practical support to enact the <\/span>Breaking the Mould Principles for an Anti-Racist Curriculum<\/span><\/a>. They include a range of short videos, workshop materials and padlets to unpack elements of an anti-racist curriculum in an accessible way.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n New Scots Integration Strategy<\/a> and Delivery Plan<\/a><\/big><\/p>\n The latest New Scots Integration Strategy<\/a> and delivery plan<\/a> was launched on Monday 19th <\/sup>August 2024 by the Minister for Equalities and the Scottish Refugee Council. The strategy supports the integration of refugees, people seeking asylum and other forced migrants within Scotland\u2019s communities. The strategy is led jointly by the Scottish Government, COSLA and Scottish Refugee Council.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/public\/inclusionwellbeingandequalities\/uploads\/sites\/10659\/2024\/11\/04154720\/Emotions-and-the-Brain-Twitter-Post-1-1024x576.png\")
The Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution<\/span><\/a> (SCCR) have developed free digital resources and professional learning to support practitioners to help children and\u00a0young\u00a0people understand difficult emotions, regulate mood, and improve their relationships with others. The resources focus on learning as a means of early intervention. The resources include activities for classes, groups, or for one-to-one discussion. This session is suitable for anyone who supports the wellbeing of learners.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/public\/inclusionwellbeingandequalities\/uploads\/sites\/10659\/2024\/11\/05093120\/sif.png\")
variety of religions and beliefs, including dietary needs, fasting, holy days, festivals, prayer, clothing, religious symbols, participating in sport and physical contact.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/public\/inclusionwellbeingandequalities\/uploads\/sites\/10659\/2024\/10\/02120745\/GCU.png\")
As part of a European-wide project on innovative solutions to eliminate domestic abuse (ISEDA), Glasgow Caledonian University have created an education programme to be delivered in schools to foster healthy and equal relationships between young people. These lessons will be delivered across 7 countries including Scotland.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Professor Nancy Lombard and Dr Kate Butterby will deliver the online training sessions consisting of 4 modules (in two parts) on cyberviolence and abuse. All materials are digitally accessible. The training demonstrate the lesson plan and resources. Each module is accessed as a SWAY.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/public\/inclusionwellbeingandequalities\/uploads\/sites\/10659\/2024\/11\/04174658\/ktp-2.png\")
Free ticketed places on 4 Children in Scotland\u2019s programme events across 2024\/25\u00a0 <\/span>#KeepThePromise Pupil Support Staff learning programme<\/span><\/a> which is aimed at improving support in school for care experienced children and young people and those on the edges of care includes a range of learning opportunities for Pupil Support Staff.\u00a0 The first one is in Dundee.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n![\"Time](\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/public\/inclusionwellbeingandequalities\/uploads\/sites\/10659\/2024\/08\/29113518\/TIE-Purple-003-1024x734.png\")
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As part of CYCJ\u2019s celebration of Restorative Justice Week, esteemed RJ academic Dr Steve Kirkwood, Head of Social Work at the University of Edinburgh, joins us to discuss his work, which critically explores and maps out the connections between values, principles, knowledge assumptions and practice guidelines to offer a\u00a0Practice Framework for Restorative Justice.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
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NOTA Scotland and the Forensic Network are holding a Sexual Harm Webinar: Artificial Intelligence Generated Child Sexual Abuse Material where we will be joined by Stuart Allardyce, Director of Research and Lucy Faithfull Foundation Scotland and DCI Mike Smith, Tactical Lead for Online Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation\u2013 Police Scotland.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nNovember Updates and Resources<\/h1>\n
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Anti-Bullying Week 2024 (11-15 November) has the theme <\/span><\/span>\u2018Respect – What Does It Mean <\/span>To<\/span> You?\u2019<\/span><\/span> and is aligned to the updated guidance. The campaign is encouraging everyone to talk and think about how the power of respectful relationships can help to prevent bullying. Further information and resources can be accessed at: <\/span><\/span>Anti-Bullying Week 2024.<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/public\/inclusionwellbeingandequalities\/uploads\/sites\/10659\/2024\/11\/05093811\/16-days-1.png\")
The <\/span><\/span>16 Days of Activism<\/span><\/span><\/a> against Gender-Based Violence is an annual international campaign that kicks off on 25<\/span><\/span>th<\/span><\/span> November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and runs until 10<\/span><\/span>th<\/span><\/span> December, Human Rights Day.<\/span><\/span> Mentors in Violence Prevention<\/a> programme will be linking to a series of resources and events over this period.<\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/public\/inclusionwellbeingandequalities\/uploads\/sites\/10659\/2024\/11\/04170259\/scot-dec.png\")
New anti-racist curricular resources for <\/span>Early Level<\/span><\/b>,<\/span> Health and Wellbeing<\/span><\/b> and <\/span>PSE<\/span><\/b> are now available on this website: <\/span>antiracisted.scot<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n