Graphic showing group responses to the question 'What is belonging?'. Credit: Holly Cooper

“Culture Day” improves students’ sense of belonging

From my visit to Barr’s Hill School in Coventry for their 2024 Culture Day celebrations, it became very clear to me the importance of student-led, and staff-supported, cultural initiatives in schools in improving students’ sense of belonging and reducing cultural alienation amongst the students. Friday 23 February 2024 marked the second annual Culture Day at … Continue reading “Culture Day” improves students’ sense of belonging

Graphic recording of discussion about British Empire

Understanding students’ interpretive frameworks for effective learning about British Empire, migration and belonging

We are excited to share the successful conclusion of our inaugural youth symposium in the North of England, marking a significant milestone in our commitment to cultivating an enriched learning environment. This symposium holds a central position within our methodology, specifically in strand C, where we aim to understand what English secondary school students grasp … Continue reading Understanding students’ interpretive frameworks for effective learning about British Empire, migration and belonging