Events

Oxfam are currently ...

Oxfam are currently producing a range of resources regarding climate change which promote action amongst schools and youth groups. It would be great if you could create a link to our website to help us promote our resources. The url is http://www.oxfam.org.uk/education/news/

Here's a brief description of what we are offering:

Conferences
We are launching an autumn programme of regional conferences and school based action groups, culminating in a young people’s declaration to go to politicians in the lead-up to the Copenhagen summit. http://www.oxfam.org.uk/education/resources/regional_conferences/

Oxfam Speakers
Oxfam Speakers are fully trained volunteers who work with local schools and youth groups to engage and inspire children of all ages and abilities. They are available to deliver workshops, presentations and assemblies on poverty and the human impact of climate change, plus a range of other topics. http://www.oxfam.org.uk/education/teachersupport/school_speakers/index.htm

Climate Change Resources
A growing collection of climate change themed teaching resources, lesson plans and activities - all designed to challenge, motivate and inspire young people to take action towards a more just and sustainable world. http://www.oxfam.org.uk/education/resources/category.htm

Regional Support
Our new regional Youth & Schools campaigners are available to work with local schools and youth groups across England, delivering exciting and challenging projects to inspire young people to become active global citizens, and providing training, advice and support. http://www.oxfam.org.uk/education/contact/ If you would like anymore information then feel free to contact me, Olivia Oxfam works with others to overcome poverty and suffering. Oxfam GB is a member of Oxfam International and a company limited by guarantee registered in England No. 612172. Registered office: Oxfam House, John Smith Drive, Cowley, Oxford, OX4 2JY. A registered charity in England and Wales (no 202918) and Scotland (SCO 039042)

‘Diploma in Humanities & Social Sciences’

Criteria Consultations on the Line of Learning

[Creative & Cultural Skills] are nearing a critical phase in the development of the Diploma and as a result, [and] would ask that you make yourselves available to take part in the live consultations taking place across the country on the criteria of the Diploma in Humanities & Social Sciences. The criteria will establish the knowledge, skills and understanding required by students to qualify for their Diploma. To register for your nearest venue, register your interest to attend, see: www.humanitiesdiploma.co.uk [external link].

Criteria venues and dates

21 April 09 : North East - Radisson SAS Durham Hotel
23 April 09 : North West - Radisson SAS Manchester Airport Hotel
28 April 09 : London - Jumeirah Carlton Tower Hotel
07 May 09 :Yorkshire - The Queens Hotel, Leeds
12 May 09 : South East - Barceló Basingstoke Country Hotel
14 May 09 : South West - Mercure Holland House Bristol
19 May 09 : East of England - Trinity Park Conference Centre, Ipswich
28 May 09 : East Midlands - Nottingham Conference Centre p
29 May 09 : West Midlands - Crowne Plaza NEC Birmingham ...

Important note: The information above is an extract from an electronic flyer distributed from Creative & Cultural Skills about the Diploma in Humanities & Social Sciences [March 2009].

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