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A place for insight, analysis and action.
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11 November 2024
A path to a better future: David Gray writes from Brummana High School in Lebanon
by David Gray
"Our students go to sleep to the sound of explosions and wake to the constant and nerve-wracking buzzing of drones in the morning sky, but nothing will stop them getting to school."
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25 April 2024
Teach Peace Secondary: a timely education resource
by Isabel Cartwright
In a world racked by war, there is growing demand for peace education. Isabel Cartwright looks at how schools are responding to debates on peace and justice and introduces a new resource that's already helping young people engage with these critical issues.
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17 January 2024
Strengthening children’s rights: UNCRC bill secures Royal Assent in Scotland
by Sarah Komashko
Sarah Komashko explains the history and implications of the UNCRC bill, and why it matters to Quakers.
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30 November 2023
Peer mediation: handling conflict in schools
by Ben Harper
Peer mediation schemes are making a difference to school communities across the country. Ben Harper shares information about training now being offered to those who want to deliver this work in schools.
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26 October 2023
How can educators respond to events in Palestine and Israel?
by Ellis Brooks
It feels more important than ever to teach peace, but it can seem like it's never been harder. How can we be brave educators? Ellis Brooks shares his thoughts on some of the issues schools are facing.
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11 May 2023
What next for Ofsted?
by Ellis Brooks
Ellis Brooks takes a look at whether the school inspection regime in England helps promote positive peace in schools.
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15 March 2023
Children at Yearly Meeting: reflections from a parent
by Jessica Metheringham
Jessica Metheringham talks about how excited her children are for Yearly Meeting, when Quakers in Britain come together to worship, make decisions and spend time as a community.
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14 March 2023
From policy to practice: safeguarding the most vulnerable
by Nick Folkard
Following a report into child sexual abuse in religious settings, Quakers in Britain adopted new safeguarding guidance for Quaker meetings. Nick Folkard explains how York Area Meeting changed its approach.
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1 March 2023
A youthful Yearly Meeting
by Jude Acton
Jude Acton tells us what's on offer for children and young people at Yearly Meeting 2023.
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19 January 2023
A balanced view: the need for critical thinking in our schools
by Isabel Cartwright
Isabel Cartwright explains how we can encourage schools to consider safety, impartiality and freedom of conscience when approached by the military.
