Implementing Partner: Learning for Life
Country: UK
Dates: 2004 - 2007
Donors: Department for International Development UK (DfID), The British and Foreign Schools Society, Allan and Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust, The Earnest Cook Trust, SFIA Educational Trust.

In the wake of 11th September 2001, LfL received an overwhelming number of requests from London-based primary schools for positive information and pictures that went beyond the popular stereotypes of life in South Asia. Conceived as a response to this demand, our UK Schools Development Awareness Programme (UKSDAP) examines the universality of childhood and challenges conventional stereotypes of South Asians.

The UKSDAP subsequently evolved into a sophisticated educational tool, comprising seven lesson plans within two schemes of work and aimed at promoting understanding and geographical awareness, with explicit links to the English, Scottish and Welsh National Curricula. Welsh language resource materials have also been made available.

Location of UKSDAP Participants

The UKSDAP's educational resources were designed to fit closely with geography, while incorporating links to art, mathematics, physical and social development curricula. In England, they also support the National Numeracy and Literacy strategies. The stand-alone pack includes everything a teacher needs to bring a global dimension to the classroom: worksheets, colour photographs and maps, as well as a teacher's guide and list of further resources.

A wealth of positive feedback indicates that both teachers and pupils have found LfL's resources enjoyable and beneficial in learning about children's lives in South Asia.

Beneficiaries

Participating schools - 161
Other participating institutions - 33
Estimated number of children reached - 4,830
Total participating institutions - 194
Estimated total of children reached - 4,830

Testimonials

Teacher: "Lesson plans and resources are all set out for you - it's a great time-saver."

Student: Megan, "Thank you for coming to Southwold Primary School on Monday 12th February 2007. It was really kind of you to come to see us and I really loved the story Tehreem wrote us and it was very interesting to know about her life. I think Learning for Life is really important to know about. I felt very upset when I saw the Schools broken by the earthquake and that the children had no homes or schools. I have learnt a lot about Learning for Life because you told us a lot about the children and it is very important news."

Daniel, "Thank you for coming to Southwold Primary. I was really interested to learn about the earthquakes and I am so glad that the children are ok. I wish there was never earthquakes in this world. I know more things now so I can tell my Mum. She will be so impressed and it's all thanks to you. I hope you will come again."