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cohesionbradford.org is a website managed by Education Bradford’s Diversity and Cohesion Service, for all those interested in community cohesion in the Bradford Metropolitan District and beyond. It is a site that explores national and district wide initiatives in community cohesion aimed at children and young people. It provides information about on - going projects and a forum for teachers and others involved in education, to share experiences, views and good practice.
cohesionbradford.org is a website managed by Education Bradford’s Diversity and Cohesion Service, for all those interested in community cohesion in the Bradford Metropolitan District and beyond. It is a site that explores national and district wide initiatives in community cohesion aimed at children and young people. It provides information about on - going projects and a forum for teachers and others involved in education, to share experiences, views and good practice.
'We must make sure community cohesion becomes part of every school’s ethos to celebrate diversity and recognise common values. There’ll be different challenges for different schools but it’s now on the agenda for them all.'
Adrian Gray, Head of Institutional Inspections and Frameworks, Ofsted
Promoting community cohesion is part of the PVE agenda and this website and all Diversity and Cohesion resources for schools, support the new DCSF initiatives as outlined in the booklet 'Learning Together to be Safe.'
Kokeshi Exhibition 9th March - 31st March - Fully Booked!!!
As of 25th February all workshop spaces and school group guided tours are fully booked. To place your school's name on the waiting list (in case of cancellations and we do have them!) please contact Gemma (details below). The exhibition is still open to the general public (no booking required) between 9.30am and 4.00pm and small groups may also be able to look around the exhibition during these hours, without workship input, again please contact Gemma to discuss your requirements. Please note the Kokeshi Ambassadors will only be available to guide between 9.30am and 2.30pm each day.
The launch for the Kokeshi Exhibition is taking place on Monday 8th March at the Yorkshire Craft Centre, Bradford College, Carlton Street, Bradford, BD7 1AY.
Schools and the wider community are invited to attend a preview of the Exhibition led by Kokeshi School Ambassadors. Launch for schools taking place from 4.30-5.30pm and community launch from 6.00 -7.00pm.
If you would like to attend either session, please RSVP Gemma Whiteoak by 5 March 2010:
Diversity and Cohesion’s newest publication has now gone out to all schools in the Bradford District. This resource looks at pupil power and the ‘student voice’, through human rights issues in Bradford and the wider world in the 20th and 21st century. The resource includes one animated and one factual DVD, background information and activity plans. It is cross phase and differentiated. The resource was sent direct to all teachers currently involved in the Project and to the Headtachers of all other schools, PRUs and SpecialSchools. Additional copies are available at cost (not sold for profit) £19.50 + pp. Please contact
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The Kokeshi Exhibition will run for most of March at the Yorkshire Craft Centre, courtesy of BradfordCollege and will be FREE for all Bradford Metropolitan District Schools wishing to visit. Early booking is essential as it will be first come first served, please contact Gemma Whiteoak as above.
The Kokeshi resource may now be downloaded from this site (click on the menu on the left hand side of the page). 'Little Boy' a short film strip made by a year five pupil, is now also live and may be accessed from the sub-menu of the Kokeshi; Stand up, Speak Out, Make a difference page. This may be used as a resource and stimulus for teaching and learning.
General Update
This year's project is now well under way and we have had an overwhelming response from schools. Unfortunately the adverse weather conditions has affected the role out of the peer education to some schools, but dates are currently being re-arranged. If you have any queries please contact
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Our Anne Frank Student Ambassadors have started to peer educate pupils in primary and secondary schools, passing on their skills and knowledge to pupils who will take on the role of Bradford's Kokeshi Ambassadors and to inspire these pupils and others, to stand up, speak out and make a difference at subsequent Speakers' Corner events.
CPD for teacher participants is now complete and so far we have we have worked with over 100 teachers from 44 primary, secondary schools and PRUs, plus staff and pupils from nine further schools who are involved in creating the artwork for the exhibition. We also welcome two new supporting members of staff to the project - Stuart Brooke and Linda Cowie, who along with our new administrator Gemma Whiteoak, will be supporting participating pupils and teachers. We are also fortunate to have the help and support of Tony Bullock, Brenda Thomson and Ben Chalcraft in delivering this exciting project.
Many thanks to all participating schools and to all our excellent enthusiastic teachers.
Diane Hadwen
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Diversity and Cohesion
Education Bradford is working in partnership with Bradford Council, BradfordCollege, Carlton Bolling City Learning Centre, BradfordCity for Peace and the Hiroshima Peace Museum
The soundtrack for the exhibition has been recorded by Bradford Rap Artist Imran Hafeez and local folk singer and songwriter Roger Davies.. To listen to Imran's track 'Apologies' click here ; to listen to Roger's song 'Into the Sun' click here.
Kokeshi: Stand up, Speak out , Make a difference! Have you got your copy?
One hundred and forty four children attended this year’s Bradford Remembers – Holocaust Memorial Day at Victoria Hall, Shipley; some as helpers and guides, others as performers and a considerable number as guests. They represented their schools and Bradford's young people wonderfully and were a credit to their teachers, families and communities. One leading Council official remarked that with these children:
‘Bradford’s future is in safe hands’
Well done to all the schools who took part in any way at all and many thanks to Bradford Council for allowing Education Bradford to involve so many children and young people in such an important, thought provoking, moving and at times (due to the input of the children and young people) entertaining event.
Performing schools: TongHigh School – ‘Ignite Drama Group’, Bradford Grammar, and Allerton Primary
Meeters and greeters: Keelham Primary
Attending schools: Home Farm (the 2011 meeters and greeters elect), Leytop Primary, St Walburga's Catholic Primary, Wilsden Primary, Ben Rhydding Primary, Low Ash Primary, Windhill Primary, Lilycroft Primary
The Anne Frank Awards seek to recognise people who have shown great personal strength, moral courage, and determination to stand up for what is right. They seek to acknowledge people who believe in Anne Frank’s inspirational words "It only takes a moment to start to improve the world" and put them into action. The Anne Frank Trust UK believe that those who speak out, go out of their way for others, and stick out their necks for the common good should be identified and held up as an example to us all. Each year the Anne Frank Awards culminate in a live event where the winners are celebrated and their stories shared as shining examples.
The 2009 Awards ceremony took place on June 11th at House of Commons and The House of Lords, Westminster London. Representatives of six of the seven Bradford schools who were involved in the Stand up to Hatred Project – Keelham Primary, Home Farm Primary, Queensbury, Tong, Laisterdyke and BradfordGrammar School, went to collect the award on behalf of their fellow ambassadors.
They enjoyed a trip on the river Thames and then afternoon tea at the House of Commons, where they received their award from the Right Honourable Michael Portillo aided by Bradford MP Mr Terry Rooney. They were entertained with an impromptu magic show from Lord Jenner on the corridors of the Commons and a guided tour by his aide, of the upper and lower chambers. They then went on to a drinks reception at the House of Lords to mark the 80th Birthday of Anne Frank, where they met the Leader of the House of Lords - Baroness Royall of Blaisdon and Baroness Kennedy of the Shaws QC.
Back in Bradford on the 18th June, The Lord Mayor of Bradford, Councillor John D Godward held a Civic Reception in honour of the 59 Anne Frank Student Ambassadors and in recognition of their hard work and to celebrate them winning a local (Community Harmony) and a national award! The reception took place in the Banqueting suite at City Hall. Parents, teachers, headteachers and governors were also invited to the celebration, where they heard from the Lord Mayor and Diversity and Cohesion staff, just what a journey these young people have been on over the year, and how they really have worked hard in our communities and will continue to pass on their knowledge and ideas over the next twelve months.
Click here for an article written in the Thornton Directory in July 2009, documenting the success of this project, and impact it has had on KeelhamPrimary School and surrounding area.
A second article was published in the Thornton Directory, about follow-up work that Keelham Primary School have done since their involvement in Stand up to Hatred.
Some of the Anne Frank Student Ambassadors from Keelham Primary, Home Farm Primary, Queensbury, Tong, Laisterdyke, Bradford Academy and Bradford Grammar School, with Bradford’s Lord Mayor, Councillor John Godward at the Civic Reception.
The Anne Frank Ambassadors win National Award
Well done to all the ambassadors who have proved without doubt, that young people are able to 'Frankly make a difference!’
The Stand up to Hatred – Anne Frank (+ you} Project and Anne Frank Ambassadors have been honoured with one of Bradford Council’s Community Harmony Awards. The Award was presented at City Hall on 22 April 2009.
Diane Hadwen and Alina Khan from EB's Diversity and Cohesion Team were honoured along with Ambassadors from the following schools:
Bradford Academy
Bradord Grammar
Holme Farm Primary
Keelham Primary
Laisterdyke Business and Enterprise College
Queensbury School
Tong School
Tong Ignite Drama Group
Well done everybody.
The Project and Ambassadors have also been nominated for one of the national Anne Frank Awards. These awards are presented at the House of Lords in London in June 2009. So watch this space!
A ground breaking leadership programme for black and minority ethnic middle and senior managers in schools.
This programme enables participants form a variety of backgrounds to learn from each other and to develop their effectiveness as leaders
It also offers the opportunity for BME aspiring leaders to network, work collaboratively and receive peer support , guided by an outstanding regional team of black leaders who are cognisant of the barriers to promotion that exist for BME professionals.
The programme aims to:
Identify potential black and ethnic minority senior leaders –teachers who are moving on to deputy leadership, head of year, assistant headship or senior leadership positions
Provide culturally sensitive leadership coaching of the highest calibre drawing on best practice in education
Develop culturally literate leadership that addresses the key skills needed for current and future school leaders
Examine ways in which equality and diversity are either undermined or promoted by the process of schooling
Develop the capacity of school leaders to lead differently and increase the numbers of thriving, high calibre black and ethnic minority ethnic leaders in our schools
Who can apply?
Any black or minority ethnic middle or senior manager who works in a Bradford school can apply for this programme. Applicants will be expected to complete an application form and have an informal interview with staff from Bradford.
The criteria are:
Teaching for a minimum of 5 years
At least a years experience in a management /leadership role
A commitment to raising the profile of BME leaders across the region
How to apply:
Click here for an application form and here for further information, or contact Shazad Hussain at:
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