• explore and make sense of the big issues in the world
• think critically and creatively about topical and controversial issues
• deconstruct issues and events and consider them from a range of perspectives
• communicate with people from a range of countries and cultures - NB this is an option after the workshop

• develop self-awareness and a positive attitude to difference
• argue a case on behalf of themselves and others
• reflect on the consequences of their own actions now and in the future
• link learning to taking responsible action
• participate in society as active and responsible global citizens

To achieve these outcomes learners need opportunities to:

• explore global dimension concepts including conflict, diversity, human rights, interdependence, social justice and sustainable development
• participate in sustainable global partnerships, which can be powerful and exciting ways of brining a global dimension into a classroom
• make links between personal, local, national and global issues and events
• appreciate the importance of a global context and engage in a range of culturally diverse experiences

• critically evaluate their own values and attitudes, appreciating the similarities between people everywhere and learning to value diversity
• develop skills that will enable them to identify and challenge injustice, prejudice and discrimination
• understand and potentially make their own distinctive contribution to local and global communities
• consider probable and preferable futures, and how to achieve the later

The global dimension can be taught through:

• whole school development plans, policies and ethos
• subjects, with links across subjects being made through common topics and themes
• separately timetabled thematic days, activity weeks and events, often including block timetabling

• activities integrated into the routines of the school
• collaborative curriculum projects with partner schools in other countries
• visits, assemblies, out of hours learning and bring experts into the school