27th June 06

Did you know that 1st July is not only the World Cup quarter finals but is Interdependence Day, an initiative being led by the Open University and the New Economics Foundation. For more information visit www.interdependenceday.co.uk

26th June 06

The Sustainable Schools framework is beeing supported in the North East with a regional launch event being organised by GONE in conjunction with NESPSS on 11th July. Key figures from local authorities, regional agencies and companies have been invited. Outcomes from the event will be posted on this site.

26th June 06

The latest minutes from the Eco-Schools Network Meeting at Crook Primary are available, click here to read them.

23rd June 06

A new resource produced by a partnership of organisations encouraging Learning Outside the Classroom has been launched. To view the document vist the RSPB website

12th June 06

The DfES launched their Sustainable Schools website on 9th June in Westminster. This site will develop over the coming months. To view it click here.

16th May 2006

For information, a selection of links to useful ESD websites are available at the bottom of the Regional Partnership page, click here and scroll down to view.

15th May 2006

The Sustainable Schools Framework consultation has been launched today on the DfES website. Click here to go to the site and feedback your comments. I would encourage everyone to respond particularly individual schools, the greater the response the greater the signal it sends to DfES and Defra about how important this area of work is.

11th May 2006

The inaugural UK National Commission UNESCO Conference is taking place at Nottingham University on Saturday 17th June. It will have a workshop on ESD and its free to attend. For more information visit www.unesco.org.uk

10th May 2006

The Teesside One World Centre in Middlesbrough has secured funding to appoint an officer to work on a schools project called Refugee Action Project Teesside which will work across the 5 Tees Valley Boroughs. Click here to view the advert and job description.

9th May 2006

A press release has just been issued about the forthcoming British Food Fortnight (23rd Sept -8th October), click here to read more about it.

8th May 2006

In the north east we are working with WWF Learning to develop an action research project on how we can support schools to develop whole school changeto become sustainble schools. The first meeting to discuss ideas and the way ahead is at The EWE Centre on 24th May 06 (11-4pm, lunch included). If you'd like to attend please e-mail n.lamb100@durhamlea.org.uk. This is an initial meeting there's no pressure to 'sign up'

30th March 2006

The Department for Education and Skills has published its second Sustainable Development Action Plan (SDAP). This action plan builds on the achievements and lessons learnt from the first SDAP (September 2003) and addresses key actions to be taken during the next two years (2006-07 and 2007-08) - the most important next steps.

Download the new SDAP in PDF format here: http://www.dfes.gov.uk/aboutus/sd/docs/SDAP%202006%20FINAL.pdf

22nd March 2006

The One World Network North East has recently launched a new competition 'Goal Difference' for all schools in the region to develop an awareness raising activity linked to the Millennium Development Goals and the World Cup. Click here to find out more and register your interest.

Adrian Chiles from MOTD2 launched the event at St Bedes School Lanchester, click here to read an article in the Northern Echo. Click here to read a report on the BBC Tyne website.

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