Five Nations Development Projects (FNDPs)

Six projects were funded in 2018. Four teachers attended the Glasgow 2019 conference to share their experiences and findings through short presentations.
Project name: Revolution Youth: Power of the Youth
Project lead: Hibo Elmi, Aylward Academy, England

This project aimed to empower young people to be advocates for social change by developing their oracy and knowledge of campaigning. 
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Project name: Mixed Media: Mayflower Voyage
Project lead: Sarah Chalmers, Woodlands Special School, England

Twenty pupils from two special schools in Devon and London worked collaboratively while exploring and expressing their thoughts about a historical event and its relation to their identity as young citizens today. They co-produced a film that will be shown as part of the Mayflower 400 celebrations in Plymouth. This project aimed to enhance connections to the wider world and encourage video conferences that develop diversity and respect for others, wherever they live. 
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​Download the poster presentation to read about the aims, actions and impact
Project name: From Deliberation to Action 
Project lead: Anne McGowan, Our Lady and St Patrick’s College Knock, Northern Ireland

This project aimed to develop young people’s discussion and deliberation skills and to encourage them to take meaningful action.

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Project name: Inclusion: addressing difference and inequality​
Project lead: Rhona McWatt, St. Eunan's Primary School, Scotland

This project aimed to develop awareness of the inequality that exists in society both locally and globally, to empower pupils to think critically, discuss and debate the issues around inclusion, to equip them with skills to lead their own campaign, to enable them to become active citizens in their local community, to nurture political literacy and to increase their sense of being able to contribute positively in their community and wider society.

​​​Download the poster presentation to read about the aims, actions and impact