Training
DEED has a team of experienced staff who can offer training, advice and support in many aspects of global education. To view or download a full list of the DEED training programme and dates click the image below: 
For example you may be looking for ways to address Community Cohesion and reflect cultural diversity in your school, or you may be planning a topic on a particular country.
We are able to deliver themed whole day, half day or twilight training with the whole school or to smaller groups.
We also offer general presentations and taster sessions suitable for staff meetings, conferences and key note speeches.
We can provide an extensive resource display with selected books, packs and artefacts for you to borrow and use in school.
Brief details of our regular adult training sessions are below.
Global Focus Arts Week Training
Suitable for EY/KS1, KS2 or KS3 Teachers or Teaching Assistants
“Having resources from DEED brings learning to life and creates an ‘excitement’ in the children”
“The resources and the staff from DEED were outstanding in all aspects”
- Explore how your Arts Week can be part of a whole school approach to Global Citizenship
- Try out activities, such as Adinkra printing and Kente weaving, and view DEED resources that can be used in the classroom
- Share good practice with others and borrow resources to take back into school
A great downloadable resource for you to use - the Global Focus Weeks booklet - on sale at the DEED office for just £4.
Global Beginnings Training
Global Education in the Early Years EYFS/KS1
“Training with many simple and cheap ideas and resources" and " Children are never too young to have
their minds opened to global issues". Staff from Thornlow Independent School.
Explore why we need to start Global Education with very young pupils –
- Opportunities to try out a selection of practical activities
- Look at a range of resources and think about ways to take this forward in your work setting.
Links to:
UNICEF's Rights Respecting schools and early years award
EYFS curriculum, Rainbow/SEAL, Global Citizenship, Community Cohesion, Learning Outside of the Classroom
Support to ENCOs and SENCOs to develop their role.
Ideas for anti-discriminatory practice.
Opportunities to develop creativity, through music, art, etc.
Wonderful World of Water - Twilight Training
Teaching staff: FS, KS1 & 2
- Explore water around the world, sharing lesson plans & activities
- Links to Children’s Rights, the UNCRC and Oxfam’s World Water Week
- Browse & borrow water resource collection & books
Introduction to Global Citizenship course for TAs & HLTAs (2 mornings)
TA/HLTAS all levels
- Intro to Global Citizenship (GC) & Multicultural Britain/Community Cohesion
- Shared activities & resources to enrich GC & whole school awards such as RRSA & Fairtrade School Award
- Free & discounted resources to borrow
Summing Up the World – Global Maths (Twilight)
Teaching staff: FS, KS1 & 2
Sharing a global dimension to maths teaching using DEED’s ‘Maths around the World’ box of activities & resources
Recycling? Sustainability & the school environment (Twilight)
Teaching staff KS1, 2&3
- Activities & resources to help teachers explore the environmental impact of our lives
- Beyond recycling, the 9 R’s in school
- Links with UNCRC & Children’s Rights
