International Links and the Global Dimension at Wilbury

Across the school a topic based approach to teaching and learning has been embraced, where children learn the skills they need to be an effective learner, across all curriculum subjects.  Within the topics teachers plan for the opportunity for the children to engage with the global dimension, which is split into eight main areas:

· Conflict Resolution

· Sustainable Development

· Interdependence of Nations

· Human Rights

· Social Justice

· Diversity

· Values and Perceptions

· Global Citizenship

Through the Global Dimension children can explore connections with the rest of the world.  They can engage with complex global issues and make links between their own lives and people, places and issues throughout the world, and have a greater understanding of their place within their local community, nationally and globally.  It also allows teachers to draw on the cultural heritage of the children that they teach and celebrate the diversity within the classroom.

Through our topics we aim to help children recognise their responsibilities as citizens of the global community, equipping them with the skills required to make informed decisions and take responsible actions. 

Children are encouraged to think about their own attitudes and values, value diversity in their community and the wider world, and develop skills that will enable them to combat issues such as injustice, prejudice and discrimination.

 International Links at Wilbury:

Wilbury has developed a number of links with schools in countries spanning the globe.  We have a link with a school in Shunde, China which has allowed the children to gain a first hand account of life in this country, and also enhanced the study of China in Year 5.

A further link has been developed with a school in Sao Paulo, Brazil to support the teaching and learning within the Year 4 topic, centred on the country and its traditions and culture. 

We are keen to support the learning of French by developing a link with a school in France.

Other links with schools nationally and internationally have been established.