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Many schools are setting up pupil equalities groups. Whether your group is well established or just starting out, learn from how one school in Edinburgh forged a successful Equalities Group through SPEAK UP! a project from Scotdec and SCORE Scotland putting pupil voice at the heart of the school community.

What happens when you cross a group of engaged and motivated young people armed with inspiring climate-smart ideas for Earth’s future with COP26, the world’s biggest climate change conference? Katie McGeary from IDEAS reports.

Catriona Crawford, teacher at Portobello High School, urges leaders to listen to young people’s voices and understand their frustrations.

The 1.5 Max Global School’s Climate Summit was transformational for the young people and facilitators involved. Bell Baxter High School in Fife explains how.

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Holocaust Memorial Day

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Holocaust Memorial Day, held annually on 27 January, is the day for everyone to remember the millions of people murdered in the Holocaust, under Nazi Persecution, and in the genocides which followed in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia, and Darfur. Find out more 

Fair Trade Week

Fairtrade

Celebrate Fair Trade Education Week from 4-8 March. Replacing Fair Trade Fortnight – which has moved to September – this is a chance for schools to take part in a mini lesson and celebrate Fair Trade in Scotland. Find out more here

LGBTQI+ History Month

LGBTQI

Medicine #UnderTheScope is the theme for the 2024 event which celebrates LGBTQI+ peoples’ contribution to the field of Medicine and Healthcare both historically and today. Download Education resources for Early Years to Secondary here 

International Women’s Day

international womens day

Imagine a gender equal world. International Women's Day (IWD) is celebrated each year on 8 March and campaigns for women’s equality. The theme for this year is #InspireInclusion Find out more 

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