What is GLADE?

GLADE is Somerset's Global Learning and Development Education Centre. We offer exciting workshops, assemblies, teacher training, and resources in all aspects of the global dimension.

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GLADE is a registered charity and one of a network of Development Education Centres (DECs) in the UK.

We work to develop knowledge, skills and attitudes for change in a global society

We focus on global learning and development education, which is about

respecting people's varied ways of life around the world.
understanding the global factors that affect peoples's lives and connect us all to each other.
working for a fairer, more sustainable future for everyone throughout the world..

We have been working with schools, youth and community organisations, local authorities and individuals throughout Somerset since 1993. GLADE works in partnership with the Department for International Development, OXFAM, Christian Aid, UNICEF and education providers in the South West England.

What can GLADE provide?

training programmes and seminars on all aspects of global citizenship including human rights and social justice, sustainable development, interdependence, equality and diversity; These can be delivered either at GLADE or in the school's or organisation's own premises.
help and advice for creating North-South partnerships including school and community linking;
workshops with young people and youth workers on particular issues such as children's rights, trade justice, action for change;
resources – collections of everyday items from many countries, and books and activity packs relating to topical themes;
innovative projects that make local connections with global issues and promote understanding of international development.

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School and Classroom Workshops for 2012

GLADE offers a wide range of workshops, school assemblies and training sessions for mainstream & Special Schools from Foundation Stage to Key Stage 4 / 5. Our highly trained team of GLADE Workers & Advisors are available to come to your school to deliver carefully prepared programmes of activities for your pupils in your school or community centre

Consortium of Development Education Centres

GLADE is part of a Consortium of Development Education Centres, which consists of 33 members across England, each an independent local-based not-for-profit organisation whose core work is the support and delivery of global learning to schools and communities.