WEDG - The local provider of global education

Friday 27 January, 9.30am - 1pm, at Darwin College, University of Kent, Canterbury

For teachers, head teachers, youth workers and all those interested in challenging young people to consider their attitudes and make up their own minds.

"My Dad says..." is a 3-year project to develop critical thinking skills and empathy in young people. WEDG has been working with Citizenship teachers in secondary schools over 3 years, to help students develop greater critical awareness, independent thinking and empathy – particularly in relation to the topics of immigration and poverty. The impact of the project has been measured by researchers from the Psychology department at the University of Kent.

This event is an opportunity to meet some of the students involved (who will be participating in the student competition final), plus gain an overview of the project, the resources designed and the research findings.

Attendance is free of charge, and refreshments and a buffet lunch will be provided. To reserve your place RSVP by email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it including your name, school/organisation and phone number. Further details and parking permits will be sent in December. For more information contact Liz Hayes on 01227 766552.

Thank you to DFID (Department for International Development) for supporting the "My Dad says..." project.

A  2 hour twilight workshop for schools that want to increase their contact with local community groups. 

This workshop will bring you up to date with Fairtrade explaining the concepts and philosophy behind this global success story,  provide classroom activities/resources and develop with you a practical action plan for delivering this with children and community groups.

Can you be a lead school,  provide a school venue and bring in at least three other schools?

The cost is £195 to WEDG members, so the more participants the cheaper it becomes.

This initiative is ideal for involving local members of staff, such as Teaching Assistants who live in the local community.

Contact WEDG to book a time and date convenient to you or just to discuss

Fairtrade Fortnight 2012 will take place from 27 February - 11 March. 

Why Fairtrade and the Community?

• Provides you with a purpose to work with local organisations
• Sends a message that you are an outward looking school
• Puts  a global dimension into the curriculum