International Cross of Nails Schools (ICONS) is a growing network of schools around the world that have recognised the opportunity for introducing principles of peace, forgiveness, conflict transformation and reconciliation into their school communities. In October 2019, Coventry Cathedral celebrated … Continue reading →
A guide produced by Peacemakers to help you develop outstanding spiritual, moral, social and cultural (SMSC) programmes in your Primary School. Learning for Peace includes a book and website for primary schools wanting to bring fresh approaches to pupils’ Spiritual, Moral, … Continue reading →
The free to download Teach Peace pack contains ten assemblies, follow-up activities, resources, prayers, and reflections on peace and peacemaking for 5-12 year olds. It is produced by the Peace Education Network. Whether we are Remembering for Peace [11 November], flying … Continue reading →
The Housmans World Peace Database is an authoritative listing of peace and related organisations around the world. It’s the most comprehensive and up-to-date database of its kind. The regular updating of the database relies on the co-operation of many of … Continue reading →
The following topics have links to peace and justice. British Values http://www.doingsmsc.org.uk/british-values/ As of November 2014, schools must now promote British values. Advice from the DfE is to do so through SMSC, though Ofsted will assess it through the curriculum … Continue reading →
In Your School Coventry schools can choose from two outreach sessions, delivered in your classroom: Toytime (KS1) and Blitz Discovery (KS2). Both sessions are designed and delivered by our experienced Learning Officers and include hands-on museum resources. Each session costs … Continue reading →
Published Wednesday, 10 May 2017 New travel bursaries available for 2017-18 for visits to Coventry Transport Museum and the Herbert Plus win a visit to the V&A in London We are pleased to announce further funding for travel bursaries for … Continue reading →
A visit to Coventry Transport Museum, home of the world’s largest collection of British road transport, provides a fantastic opportunity to get outside the classroom and inspire your pupils with authentic collections and exciting new displays. We offer sessions led by … Continue reading →
Investigate a site rich in history and art to find out why one teacher called it “top of my list of places to visit”! Our aim is to make every visit for every student fun and memorable as well as educational. … Continue reading →
The Peace Festival is held annually from 1 to 14 November to commemorate the bombing of Coventry City centre during World War 2. On the night of 14 November, German aeroplanes dropped over 4000 firebombs on the city, killing hundreds of … Continue reading →