DEED’s Sarah Wise will introduce the ‘PLACE: Paths to learning – Active Community ‘Exploration’ project which brings together 4 approaches from 4 partners to explore Place-Based Learning through P4C, Questing, Therapeutic and Natural Gardening and Local to Global action.

Rebecca Bone, Headteacher at Winterslow Primary, will then share what they have achieved and the next steps on their journey to support young people’s learning about environmental sustainability.

Dorset Race Equality Council (DREC) seeks a Chief Officer on a permanent basis. However, a long-term secondment may be considered. Dorset REC works across Bournemouth, Dorset and Poole to challenge racism and achieve a fairer and just society. The Chief Officer (CO) leads the work to liaise with the different groups, public bodies and minority ethnic communities.

Huge congratulations to everyone at Damers First School! It’s so powerful to see children taking what they have learned in school out into the community, inspiring other young people and adults to get involved too! Projects have included litter picking, writing letters to their MP and creating wildflower meadows! Damers First School, in Dorchester, has received the 'Echo Schools Green Flag' accreditation with Distinction.

Do you want to deliver more sustainability and climate education in your school? Are you struggling to know where to start? Are you looking for a space to easily meet, share ideas and plan together? DEED would like to offer you in-school support for individual staff members and groups working together on these big global issues.

Are you passionate about inspiring the next generation to engage with global issues? Do you believe we should prepare them to face the challenges posed by sustainability and global citizenship? We are looking for new Trustees to join our small, dynamic team.

Our friends Jo and Sarah of The Fairtrades Team have bought this event to our attention. As the new term begins they would like to invite you to join them for Great Big Green Week, organised by the Climate Coalition it’s a national celebration of positive action on climate.

What world are you dreaming of? The world is in a climate and nature emergency. All life on Earth is at risk. When the future feels so uncertain, how can we move forwards with vision and courage? And with care?

An entertaining and captivating blend of drama, dance, music and video projection that focuses on the tough lives experienced by many children in rural India.

Gain recognition for your classroom practice and develop your expertise as a Global Teacher. Get your tickets now!

Kushti Bok, DEED and Shire Hall invite you to a FREE talk and exhibition celebrating Gypsy and Traveller heritage in Dorset, at Shire Hall Museum

We had a fantastic day yesterday with the Eco Team at Allenbourn Middle School on an after school litter pick. What an inspiring group of pupils, led brilliantly by Cheryl James, teacher of science and maths and our PLACE project lead teacher!

During Introduction to Global Learning training session with trainee teachers in Poole Scitt we explored a range of resources together, discovered the multiple impacts of the life of a single-use coffee cup, diamond ranked the 9Rs and sorted photos of India and the UK to challenge negative stereotypes.

Our staff member Sarah and new Trustee Jenny had a very busy Friday morning delivering workshops on change-making and consumerism with over 140 pupils and staff at Dumpton School in Wimborne as part of their Earthshot Prize Day.

What a wonderful time we've had recently. We visited both Witchampton School and Pokesdown Primary School delivering workshops about chocolate in celebration of Fairtrade Fortnight.

Utopia Theatre will perform their production ‘Here’s What She Said To Me’ live in Portesham on the 12th of March and Motcombe on the 13th. Utopia is one of the UK’s leading African theatre companies and is eagerly anticipating its first tour since the national lockdown in 2020. Returning to touring with energy and ambition.

Joanna Milis, Education Campaigns Manager, Fairtrade Foundation will be joining us. We would love you to join us too to hear more about Joanna’s work and how Fairtrade is tackling the climate crisis, which is the biggest threat to the livelihoods of millions of small-scale farmers and agricultural workers in low-income countries worldwide.

Climate Justice, Hope and Action

These key resources launched late last year offer a free of charge, cross-curricula set of lesson plans that look at climate change through the lens of climate justice and active hope. 

Celebrate International Day of Education with these 2 online events by Reboot the Future.

Reconnecting with Ourselves, Others and the Planet is on the 24th of January, and Equipping learners for a Compassionate and Sustainable Future is on the 27th of January.

At this exciting time, as we approach our 38th anniversary, we are seeking Trustees to work with and support our team in helping to shape our future direction of travel.

Professor Miles Richardson from the University of Derby talks about why a relationship with nature matters, his research and actions for a better relationship with nature.