What do we mean by Global Citizenship?
There are several terms you may be familiar with, such as Global Learning, the Global Dimension, Global Education or Development Education. We prefer to use the term Global Citizenship Education because it implies that this is more than just a part to the curriculum and more than just something we learn about. The term ‘citizenship’ reflects the ethos of action taking, of us and young people being aware of how our lives contribute positively and negatively to the lives of others.
Global Citizenship Education is about empowering pupils to be active citizens, willing and able to contribute to the development of a fair, sustainable society, locally and globally. It supports the development of skills that enable children and young people to participate in their communities, to think critically, to challenge discrimination and stereotyping and to value all human beings as equal. All these things are underpinned by the values and attitudes that children and young people hold.
