This page has been dedicated to the various activities that take place within the school, in relation to this aspect of our ethos. Please check back regularly to see how the students are being educated about the rights of children and how they are supporting others to access their rights locally, nationally and globally.

Global Citizens and Citizenship

“Education for global citizenship helps enable young people to develop the core competencies which allow them to actively engage with the world, and help to make it a more just and sustainable place.”

- Oxfam.org.uk

 What is Global Citizenship?

A global citizen is someone who is aware of and understands the wider world – and their place in it. They take an active role in their community and work with others to make our planet more peaceful, sustainable and fairer.

Global Citizenship Education

For Pinders Primary School, global citizenship is all about encouraging young people to develop the knowledge, skills and values they need to engage with the world.  And it's about the belief that we can all make a difference. At Pinders Primary School, we strongly believe in developing children as Global Citizens, who actively engage in activities to bring about positive social change.

Education for global citizenship isn't an additional subject – it's a framework for learning, reaching beyond school to the wider community. It can be promoted in class through the existing curriculum or through initiatives and activities.

Benefits of Global Citizenship

Global citizenship helps young people to:

• Build their own understanding of world events.
• Think about their values and what's important to them.
• Take learning into the real world.
• Challenge ignorance and intolerance.
• Get involved in their local, national and global communities.
• Develop a voice and their opinions.
• See that they have the power to act and influence the world around them.

Eco Warriors

Across school, Eco Warriors lead environmental action across the school. They help pupils understand that everyday choices can improve the school grounds, support the local community and contribute to a healthier planet. As a school we aim to:

• Reduce waste and improve recycling across the school.
• Save energy and water through practical campaigns and regular monitoring.
• Protect and enhance the school’s outdoor environment.
• Maintain the sensory garden, wildlife areas, planters and other greenery.
• Increase biodiversity and create safe habitats for plants, insects, birds and other wildlife.
• Encourage sustainable travel and environmentally responsible choices.
• Promote environmental awareness, global citizenship and pupil leadership.
• Build links with families, community groups and local organisations through environmental projects.