Underlying the motion of a global dimension to the curriculum are the eight key concepts. These underpin subject areas and help us clarify what the global dimension means.

CITIZENSHIP
Gaining the knowledge, skills and understanding necessary to become informed, active, responsible global citizens.

English: using texts concerning issues of a global nature.

Science: promoting discussion of the science-based issues that may affect pupils own lives, the direction of society and the future of the world.

History: explaining the role of national and international organisations throughout history; highlighting different forms of action to effect change.

Geography: inspiring pupils to think about their own place in the world and their rights and responsibilities to other people; studying issues of global significance.

PE: promoting social skills involving co-operation and collaboration.

Citizenship: teaching about democratic institution and different political and societal structures; encouraging pupils to participate and become active citizens.

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Understanding the need to maintain and improve the quality of life now without damaging the planet for future generations.

ICT: explaining the implications of use of ICT for the environment.

History: showing how past actions and choices have had an effect on the environment and so on the quality of people’s lives.

Geography / Science / D&T: teaching the principles of sustainable development; explaining the positive and negative effects of scientific and technological developments on the environment and on people; highlighting the importance of choosing materials, making processes and using resources sensitively.

Citizenship: showing how pupils can become citizens making a contribution to the future well being of the planet and its people.

RE: teaching about beliefs about the created world and how it should be cared for.

VALUES AND PERCEPTIONS
Developing a critical evaluation of images of the developing world and an appreciation of the effect these have on people’s attitudes and values.

English / MFL: highlighting contrasting images of the developing world in literature / film and exploring responses to these; developing awareness of bias and stereotyping in the media.

Sciences: showing how perceptions of different cultures can influence the extent to which scientific ideas are accepted, used and valued.

Geography: studying less economically developed countries and localities through analysis of sources such as photographs, texts, etc and raising consciousness of the way these shape the pupils’ own and others’ views.
PSHE: encouraging discussion about stereotypes and prejudices, and why these exist.

INTERDEPENDENCE
Understanding how people, places and environments are all inextricably interrelated and that events have repercussions on a global scale.

Mathematics: showing that mathematicians from many cultures have contributed to the development of modern day mathematics.

ICT: explaining how ICT connects local, national and international communities; exploring the impact of ICT on global interdependence.

History: showing how events throughout history and around the world are interrelated.

Geography: explaining why places and people are interdependent.

Citizenship: showing how the world is a global community.

RE: teaching about the moral and social obligations we have towards each other.

SOCIAL JUSTICE
Understanding the importance of social justice as an element in both sustainable development and the improved welfare of all people.

Design and technology: exploring values and ethics in relation to the application of design and technology.

History: explaining the motivation of individuals who made sacrifices for a particular cause.

Geography: showing how the level of development in different countries is related to quality of life.

Citizenship: encouraging debate on topical issues relating to social justice.

RE: highlighting the importance of social justice to belief systems.

DIVERSITY
Understanding and respecting differences and relating these to our common humanity.

English: Exploring the way that cultures are represented in stories and poems; showing how language relates to national, regional and cultural identities.

Design and technology: exploring how different people have developed solutions to meet their needs.

Geography: studying people, places and environments in different parts of the world.

MFL: exploring the different linguistics and cultural traditions of those countries where the target language is spoken.

Music / Art: studying art forms from different cultures and traditions; showing how ideas, beliefs and values influence the making of art.

RE / Citizenship: celebrating different national, religious and ethnic identities.

HUMAN RIGHTS
Knowing about human rights and understanding their breadth and universality.

Science: showing how our basic needs are universal.

History: teaching about the lives of those who have fought for human rights, both in Britain and the wider world.

MFL: discussing human rights in the target language.

PSHE / Citizenship: teaching about bills of rights; explaining why everyone in entitled to these rights and why we all have responsibilities to ensure these rights are met.

CONFLICT RESOLUTION
Understanding how conflicts are a barrier to development and why there is a need for their resolution and the promotion of harmony.

English: encouraging discussion of different viewpoints, including those expressed in literature; exploring conflicts through drama.

History: explaining the causes and impacts of previous conflicts; showing the importance of resolving conflict fairly.

Geography: explaining how conflicting demands on an environment arise and the difficulties that these can cause.

PSHE: teaching conflict resolution.

RE: encouraging understanding of, and empathy for, other points of view.