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Award-winning providers of Professional Learning in Global Citizenship Education. wosdec.org.uk You can find our current CLPL offer here: www.signpostsglobalcitizenship.org/current-clpl-offer #GlobalCitizenship #LearningforSustainability

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Do you want to know more about the lived experiences of people seeking asylum in Scotland?

Join us for this seminar with Mohamed Omar where we will discuss experiences of asylum and try out teaching methodologies to address the misinformation around the asylum issue in the UK.

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ: buff.ly/YTUiI9c

05.02.2026 12:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Rights across the curriculum: Teaching About, Through and For Rights
Professional learning for educators from Scotland's Development Education Centres
Wednesday 4th February 2026
4pm-6pm
Suitable for: Primary and Secondary level educators

Rights across the curriculum: Teaching About, Through and For Rights Professional learning for educators from Scotland's Development Education Centres Wednesday 4th February 2026 4pm-6pm Suitable for: Primary and Secondary level educators

Do you want to develop a rights-based approach across your teaching, learning and wider school life?

Join us for this free online session exploring Human Rights, the UNCRC and how it maps to Scottish education, as well as the complex debates and language around children's rights.

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ buff.ly/CmFSNIJ

28.01.2026 15:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Have you seen our CLPL offer for this February?

๐Ÿง  Interactive activities
๐Ÿ’ญPractical strategies
๐Ÿงฐ Classroom Tools and methodologies
๐Ÿ‘ฅ Time to reflect and discuss with colleagues

From Rights to Democracy, sign up for free on Signposts: www.signpostsglobalcitizenship.org/current-clpl...

27.01.2026 15:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Rights across the curriculum: Teaching About, Through and For Rights
Professional learning for educators from Scotland's Development Education Centres
Wednesday 4th February 2026
4pm-6pm
Suitable for: Primary and Secondary level educators

Rights across the curriculum: Teaching About, Through and For Rights Professional learning for educators from Scotland's Development Education Centres Wednesday 4th February 2026 4pm-6pm Suitable for: Primary and Secondary level educators

Are you looking to develop a rights-based approach across your teaching, learning & wider school life?

Join us as we explore Human Rights, the UNCRC & how it maps to key priorities in Scottish Education.

๐Ÿง  Interactive activites & practical strategies
๐Ÿ‘ฅ Reflect with colleagues

buff.ly/CmFSNIJ

21.01.2026 12:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Using Scotlandโ€™s Anti Racism Resource - A Workshop for Secondary Teachers
thursday 22nd January 4pm-5:30pm.

Using Scotlandโ€™s Anti Racism Resource - A Workshop for Secondary Teachers thursday 22nd January 4pm-5:30pm.

Secondary teachers, have you explored the new activites from the new national ARE resource?

Join us online as we explore the new activities that provide practical ways to approach themes like identity, belonging, race and racism, and equipping young people to take action.

buff.ly/0aTkTHV

19.01.2026 09:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Exploring Maths and Topical Science through Botanical Expeditions
20 January, 4pm-4:40pm

Exploring Maths and Topical Science through Botanical Expeditions 20 January, 4pm-4:40pm

Third level maths and science teachers! Have you heard about Scotdec's new resource exploring the maths & science of plant-collecting?

Join us online for the launch of these new resources that take a global citizenship approach to learning about speed, distance and time.

Book here: buff.ly/lSR3CVG

16.01.2026 13:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Using Scotlandโ€™s Anti Racism Resource - A Workshop for Secondary Teachers
Thursday 22nd January 4pm-5:30pm.

Using Scotlandโ€™s Anti Racism Resource - A Workshop for Secondary Teachers Thursday 22nd January 4pm-5:30pm.

Looking to build your professional confidence in exploring Anti-racist Education in the secondary setting?

Join us for this online session exploring activities from the new national ARE resource, providing practical ways of approaching themes like identity, race and racism, & more.

buff.ly/0aTkTHV

15.01.2026 15:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Rights across the curriculum: Teaching About, Through and For Rights This course will help you to develop a rights-based approach across your teaching, learning and wider school life. On Microsoft Teams.

Some spaces still left for this free professional learning session for all GTCS registered teachers in Scotland. See you there?

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rights-acr...

13.01.2026 11:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Burns, Belonging and Song: A Bitesize Lesson Plan
Explore this classroom-ready lesson linking Burns, music and art ahead of Robert Burn's Day in this bitesize CPD session.

Burns, Belonging and Song: A Bitesize Lesson Plan Explore this classroom-ready lesson linking Burns, music and art ahead of Robert Burn's Day in this bitesize CPD session.

Looking for a new way to talk about Burns' poetry this Burns Night?

Join us for this short lesson exploring Burns' poetry as inspiration for Karine Polwart's song about welcoming others and belonging.

๐Ÿ“… 15 Jan, 5:30pm-6pm

Book your free space: buff.ly/e6cgwRl

12.01.2026 11:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Using Scotland's New Anti-Racism Education Resource: a workshop for Secondary Teachers
Thursday 22nd January 4pm-5.30pm

Using Scotland's New Anti-Racism Education Resource: a workshop for Secondary Teachers Thursday 22nd January 4pm-5.30pm

Are you looking to build your professional confidence in exploring Anti-racist Education?

Join us exploring activities from the new national ARE resource. Themes include race & racism, belonging, and more.

๐Ÿง  Interactive activities & practical strategies
๐Ÿ‘ฅ Reflect with colleagues

buff.ly/lBEujsz

09.01.2026 14:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Did you know...
The Scottish Parliament elections are exactly 4 months away today.
A perfect time to explore democracy and particiation in your classroom.

Did you know... The Scottish Parliament elections are exactly 4 months away today. A perfect time to explore democracy and particiation in your classroom.

Join us for a professional development session designed to equip educators with practical stratagies for teaching democracy.
Discover ways to model democratic and inclusive decision-making and empower young people as confident, active participants in their school and community.
Sign up on Eventbrite

Join us for a professional development session designed to equip educators with practical stratagies for teaching democracy. Discover ways to model democratic and inclusive decision-making and empower young people as confident, active participants in their school and community. Sign up on Eventbrite

Are you talking about the Scottish Parliament elections in the classroom?

Join us for this free online session with:
๐Ÿง  Interactive activities to deepen professional understanding
๐Ÿ’ญPractical strategies to support critical thinking
๐Ÿ‘ฅ Time to reflect and discuss with colleagues

buff.ly/Dcb4jZO

08.01.2026 13:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Exploring Maths and Topical Science through Botanical Expeditions
20 January, 4pm-4:40pm.

Exploring Maths and Topical Science through Botanical Expeditions 20 January, 4pm-4:40pm.

Calling third level maths and science teachers!

Join us for this online launch of these new resources on the maths and science of plant-collecting. Take a global citizenship approach to learning about speed, distance and time.

Book your free space here: buff.ly/8pFGqPE

08.01.2026 12:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Burns, Belonging and Song: A Bitesize Lesson Plan
Explore this classroom-ready lesson linking Burns, music and art ahead of Robert Burn's Day in this bitesize CPD session.

Burns, Belonging and Song: A Bitesize Lesson Plan Explore this classroom-ready lesson linking Burns, music and art ahead of Robert Burn's Day in this bitesize CPD session.

Looking for a new exciting way to explore Burns and his relevance to contexts today?

Join us for this lesson plan where we will explore Burns as an inspiration for Karine Polwart's song about welcoming others and belonging.

๐Ÿ“… January 15, 5.30pm-6pm

Book your free place here: buff.ly/e6cgwRl

07.01.2026 14:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
Exploring Maths and Topical Science through Botanical Expeditions Come along to the launch of these new resources on the maths and science of plant-collecting!

20 January - Exploring Maths and Topical Science through botanical expeditions - www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1975406697...

22 January - Using Scotland's Anti-racism resource - a workshop for Secondary teachers - www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1734017987...

06.01.2026 14:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
antiracisted.scot For education practitioners in Scotland interested in embedding anti-racist education in their setting.

14 January - antiracisted.scot - Launching the new Anti-racist literacy resource www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1975784211...

15 January - Burns, belonging and song: a Bitesize Lesson plan www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1979680296...

06.01.2026 14:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
January CLPL 

14 January - antiracisted.scot - Launching the new Anti-racist literacy resource 

15 January - Burns, belonging and song: a Bitesize Lesson plan 

20 January - Exploring Maths and Topical Science through botanical expeditions 

22 January - Using Scotlandโ€™s Anti Racism Resource - A Workshop for Secondary Teachers

January CLPL 14 January - antiracisted.scot - Launching the new Anti-racist literacy resource 15 January - Burns, belonging and song: a Bitesize Lesson plan 20 January - Exploring Maths and Topical Science through botanical expeditions 22 January - Using Scotlandโ€™s Anti Racism Resource - A Workshop for Secondary Teachers

Welcome back! We hope you had a restful break & are ready to dig back in.

This busy January we have sessions exploring new resources, a bitesize lesson plan for Burns Night, & more!

You can find our CLPL offer for January & beyond on Signposts: www.signpostsglobalcitizenship.org/current-clpl-offer

06.01.2026 14:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
antiracisted.scot
Launching the new Anti-Racist Literacy Resource
Bring an anti-racist lens to your literacy teaching with this suite of new literacy materials designed for 1st-4th level.
Wednesday 14 January 2026
4.30pm-5.30pm

antiracisted.scot Launching the new Anti-Racist Literacy Resource Bring an anti-racist lens to your literacy teaching with this suite of new literacy materials designed for 1st-4th level. Wednesday 14 January 2026 4.30pm-5.30pm

Are you ready for our online launch of our new Anti-Racist Literacy materials?

Join us next week exploring the Anti-Racist Literacy Framework and the teaching materials in action. These cover five genres from 1st-4th CfE level, each linked to key anti-racist themes.

Sign up here: buff.ly/00tWQrb

06.01.2026 11:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Calling third level maths and science teachers!

Join us for the online launch of these new resources on the maths and science of plant-collecting. Learn more about taking a Global Citizenship approach to learning about speed, distance and time.

๐Ÿ“… Dec 9, 4pm to 4:30pm

๐Ÿ”— buff.ly/kBXfIvR

03.12.2025 15:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Carbon Colonialism
Dr Laurie Parsons discusses climate justice themes from his recent award-winning book.
Thursday December 4th 2025
4.30pm-6pm
Suitable for: All educators

Carbon Colonialism Dr Laurie Parsons discusses climate justice themes from his recent award-winning book. Thursday December 4th 2025 4.30pm-6pm Suitable for: All educators

Join us for this free SDG series seminar discussing Carbon Colonialism with Dr Laurie Parsons. We will discuss how rich countries export environmental impact to poorer ones.

โœ”๏ธ Discussion with Laurie
โœ”๏ธ Global Citizenship resources and activities to explore the topic with learners

buff.ly/xU8CGlh

02.12.2025 16:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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December already? This year has flown by but we still have a few sessions left.

Carbon Colonialism: How rich countries export climate breakdown with Dr Laurie Parsons. buff.ly/xU8CGlh

Exploring Maths and Topical Science Through Botanical Expeditions. buff.ly/kBXfIvR

01.12.2025 15:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Carbon Colonialism
Dr Laurie Parsons discusses climate justice themes from his recent award-winning book.
Thursday December 4th 2025
4.30pm-6pm
Suitable for: All educators

Carbon Colonialism Dr Laurie Parsons discusses climate justice themes from his recent award-winning book. Thursday December 4th 2025 4.30pm-6pm Suitable for: All educators

Wanting to know more about Carbon Colonialism so you can discuss it with your learners?

Join us for this free session where Dr Laurie Parsons will discuss how rich countries export emissions and waste to poorer ones.

โœ”๏ธ Global Citizenship resources
โœ”๏ธ Discussion with Laurie

๐Ÿ”— buff.ly/xU8CGlh

28.11.2025 13:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A rights-based approach in the Early Learning and Childcare Sector

This video is all about giving you practical ways to build a Rights Respecting culture in your own setting.

Global Citizenship in Scotland logo, The Educational Institute of Scotland logo.

A rights-based approach in the Early Learning and Childcare Sector This video is all about giving you practical ways to build a Rights Respecting culture in your own setting. Global Citizenship in Scotland logo, The Educational Institute of Scotland logo.

Did you know we record some of our sessions and they are free to watch on Signposts?

Our latest in the series covers practical ways of building a Rights Respecting culture in your setting.

You can find them all here: www.signpostsglobalcitizenship.org/e-learning

27.11.2025 14:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Calling all third level maths and sciences teachers!
Join us for the launch of these new resources made in partnership with Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. Take a Global Citizenship approach to learning about speed, distance and time.

๐Ÿ“… Dec 9, 4pm to 4:30pm

๐Ÿ”— www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/exploring-...

26.11.2025 14:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Carbon Colonialism
Dr Laurie Parsons discusses climate justice themes from his recent award-winning book.
Thursday December 4th 2025
4.30pm-6pm
Suitable for: All educators

Carbon Colonialism Dr Laurie Parsons discusses climate justice themes from his recent award-winning book. Thursday December 4th 2025 4.30pm-6pm Suitable for: All educators

Looking to know more about carbon colonialism?

Join us for this free SDG series seminar where Dr Laurie Parsons will explore the outcourcing of environmental impact, followed by the sharing of Global Citizenship activites and resources to explore the issues with your learners.

๐Ÿ”— buff.ly/xU8CGlh

25.11.2025 15:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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I arranged Nelson Mandela's visit to Glasgow โ€“ now I'm getting him a statue NELSON Mandelaโ€™s โ€œstruggle against racism shouldnโ€™t be forgottenโ€, a campaigner working to bring a statue of the former South Africanโ€ฆ

@wosdec.bsky.social have a great teaching resource about the day Mandela visited Glasgow and the apartheid of South Africa.

#EduSky
#ScotEduSky

www.thenational.scot/news/2560566...

07.11.2025 21:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Learning for Sustainability: Anti-ableism in Education
Professional learning for educators from Scotland's Development Education Centres
Wednesday 26 November 2025
4pm-5.30pm
Suitable for: all levels

Learning for Sustainability: Anti-ableism in Education Professional learning for educators from Scotland's Development Education Centres Wednesday 26 November 2025 4pm-5.30pm Suitable for: all levels

Are you an educator looking to increase your confidence in talking about disability with diverse learners and increase your disability literacy knowledge and skills?

Join us for this session with Drs. Sian Jones and Clare Uytman from QMU Edinburgh.

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ buff.ly/cpDH1Ee

24.11.2025 14:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Applications are still open for this until the end of November!

Learn more and apply on Signposts: www.signpostsglobalcitizenship.org/learning-for-a-better-future

18.11.2025 14:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Looking for strategies for promoting a culture of peace and ways of engaging empathetically with global issues?

Join us for this Teams session including
๐Ÿง  Practical strategies
๐Ÿงฐ Classroom tools
๐Ÿ‘ฅ Time to reflect with colleagues

buff.ly/ENnNX9O

13.11.2025 15:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Wanting to know more about approaches to peace building and non-violent communication in schools?

Join us for this session where we will explore strategies of engaging empathetically with global issues, helping staff and young people understand de-escalate conflict, and more.

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ buff.ly/ENnNX9O

11.11.2025 12:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Learning for Sustainability: Anti-ableism in Education
Professional learning for educators from Scotland's Development Education Centres
Wednesday 26 November 2025
4pm-5.30pm 
Suitable for: All levels

Learning for Sustainability: Anti-ableism in Education Professional learning for educators from Scotland's Development Education Centres Wednesday 26 November 2025 4pm-5.30pm Suitable for: All levels

Are you looking to develop your confidence in talking about disability with diverse learners and your disability literacy knowledge and skills?

Join us for this session with Drs. Sian Jones and Clare Uytman from QMU Edinburgh sharing their research and resources.

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ buff.ly/cpDH1Ee

10.11.2025 12:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

@wosdec is following 20 prominent accounts