cdec.bsky.social @cdec.bsky.social · 02/10/2026🚨 CDEC training course 🚨 Critical Thinking in an age of disinformation 🗓️ Monday 16th November 2026 🕐️ 1pm-4pm 📍 in-person session at our offices in Ambleside Course content, prices and booking here - www.cdec.org.uk/what-we-offe... @followers 000
cdec.bsky.social @cdec.bsky.social · 01/10/2026🚨 CDEC training course 🚨 Leading for the Future with FIDS - oracy and pupil voice 🗓️ Wednesday 11th November 2026 🕐️ 1pm-4pm 📍 in-person session at our offices in Ambleside Course content, prices and booking here - www.cdec.org.uk/what-we-offe... @followers 000
cdec.bsky.social @cdec.bsky.social · 29/09/2026The report and a padlet of resources from the summit are now finished and were shared with our member schools in our September newsletter - find out more about becoming a member here - buff.ly/LdsSvkd @followersbuff.lySchools - Cumbria Development Education CentreCDEC is a small, Cumbria-based charity with a big heart, an established track record and big ambitions to influence and promote global citizenship throughout Cumbria, nationally and internationally. 000
cdec.bsky.social @cdec.bsky.social · 29/09/2026During the 2025-26 academic year, we worked with pupils and staff from The Bishop Harvey Goodwin School in Carlisle to plan, design and deliver the Primary Youth Climate Summit which took place in June. www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kia... @followersyoutube.comPrimary Youth Climate Summit 2026 - slide show videoYouth Climate Summit 2026 was two events - one for Secondary Schools and this one, for Primary Schools which took place in Carlisle in June. With thanks to The Bishop Harvey Goodwin School for… 110
cdec.bsky.social @cdec.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Our resource boxes are available exclusively for member schools – find out more about becoming a member here - www.cdec.org.uk/what-we-offe... To book your resource boxes for 2026-27, please complete this booking form - docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... @followers 010
cdec.bsky.social @cdec.bsky.social · 28/09/2026The boxes include teaching packs, books, artefacts and a variety of activities to bring your classroom to life. We also have a range of guidance materials to support implementing global learning in the classroom. 110
cdec.bsky.social @cdec.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Download this table of all our boxes to see the different themes and Key Stages as well as the relevant Sustainable Development Goals that they link in to - www.cdec.org.uk/uploads/Acti... 110
cdec.bsky.social @cdec.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Our resource boxes are an ideal complement to your teaching and stimulate pupil learning and imagination. There is something for every primary key stage and for secondary citizenship. 110
cdec.bsky.social @cdec.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Outdoor Learning - over the next three years and with funding from the Ernest Cook Trust, we'll be supporting schools to embed place-based learning in their curriculum and in their teaching practice. Find out more and get involved - www.cdec.org.uk/news/190/13/... 010
cdec.bsky.social @cdec.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Global and Sustainability Lead Teacher Network - the first meeting of our teacher network for this new academic year is a one-hour online session on starting at 4pm Tuesday 6th October. The theme is Outdoor Learning - find out more and sign up - www.cdec.org.uk/news/190/13/... 000
cdec.bsky.social @cdec.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Fairtrade Fortnight starts on Monday 21st September and runs until Sunday 4th October. 🌍️ National campaign - www.fairtrade.net/uk-en/get-in... 🌍️ Events in Cumbria - cumbriafairtrade.wixsite.com/cftn/fairtra... 🌍️ Meeting of the North Cumbria Schools Network - www.cdec.org.uk/news/191/13/... 100
cdec.bsky.social @cdec.bsky.social · 14/09/2026We have loads on offer for schools and teachers for this new academic year. Global Learning is an essential set of tools for helping children understand and navigate the challenges we all face. Find out more - buff.ly/Mz1pCcT @followers 020
cdec.bsky.social @cdec.bsky.social · 01/09/2026We can deliver any of our courses to your whole school or cluster/MAT at a time and place that suits you and at further discounted rates. To discuss bespoke options please get in touch - more info and contact details here - buff.ly/ACjvSWs @followersbuff.lySchools - Cumbria Development Education CentreCDEC is a small, Cumbria-based charity with a big heart, an established track record and big ambitions to influence and promote global citizenship throughout Cumbria, nationally and internationally. 010
cdec.bsky.social @cdec.bsky.social · 01/09/2026Information about course content, dates, times and prices at the links below. 1️⃣ Teaching a Climate Curriculum - buff.ly/Uu75WL2 2️⃣ Leading for the Future with FIDS - Oracy & Pupil Voice - buff.ly/pjy8QjN 3️⃣ Critical Thinking in an Age of Disinformation - buff.ly/y0toVC2buff.lyTeaching a Climate Curriculum - Cumbria Development Education CentreCDEC is a small, Cumbria-based charity with a big heart, an established track record and big ambitions to influence and promote global citizenship throughout Cumbria, nationally and internationally. 100
cdec.bsky.social @cdec.bsky.social · 01/09/2026CDEC Training 2026-27 Book your places today - buff.ly/VnoJt0I The dates are in the diary and now all we need is you! We're delivering each of the following courses 3 times during the year - once each in the autumn term, once each in the spring term and once each in the summer term. 100
cdec.bsky.social @cdec.bsky.social · 01/09/2026Here are some of the benefits 2026-27 CDEC member schools can enjoy: ✔️ Borrow our resource boxes ✔️ FREE training ✔️ Discounted places on our open training courses ✔️ Monthly newsletter ✔️ Exclusive Teacher Network meetings ✔️ ...and more!! Full list, information and registration here - buff.ly/vJkOHbYbuff.lySchools - Cumbria Development Education CentreCDEC is a small, Cumbria-based charity with a big heart, an established track record and big ambitions to influence and promote global citizenship throughout Cumbria, nationally and internationally. 000
cdec.bsky.social @cdec.bsky.social · 01/09/2026CDEC Membership 2026-27 Info and registration here - buff.ly/Q0UMIrJ We hope you’ve had a restful and rewarding summer break - we’re very excited for the start of 2026-27 and we’d love you to join us as we look to build on the successes of the last couple years. @followers 100
cdec.bsky.social @cdec.bsky.social · 17/08/2026The latest in the series is about the success of renewable energy projects in the Global South – www.cdec.org.uk/.../13/Notes... 010
cdec.bsky.social @cdec.bsky.social · 17/08/2026His 'Notes from a Warming World' articles are hosted on our website and filled with precisely the kind of information and insight we all need in order to have meaningful conversations not just about the climate crisis, but what we can do about it. 100
cdec.bsky.social @cdec.bsky.social · 17/08/2026We are very lucky at CDEC to be connected with Joe Human – he’s been a great friend to us and a campaigner on climate and sustainability issues for many years. 111
cdec.bsky.social @cdec.bsky.social · 17/08/2026...and while large parts of Cumbria are still fairly green, the buzzwords across the country over the summer holidays have been ‘drought’ and ‘tinderbox’. In spite of all this, there still seems to be a reluctance in much of the media to talk about the weather in the context of the climate crisis. 101
cdec.bsky.social @cdec.bsky.social · 17/08/2026As we emerge from the fifth heatwave of the summer, we need to talk about the climate crisis. Over the last few weeks, the national news has been dominated by images of straw-coloured grass and fires raging in lots of different parts of the UK... 101
cdec.bsky.social @cdec.bsky.social · 05/05/2026Book your places on our new training course! FREE place for CDEC member schools! Critical Thinking in an Age of Disinformation 📆 Monday 18th May 🕑️ 1pm - 4pm 📍 CDEC offices, Ambleside Info about course content and book your places here - buff.ly/kDo4Tnq 020
cdec.bsky.social @cdec.bsky.social · 03/02/2026Don't miss out on this year's Youth Climate Summit! Sign up here - buff.ly/3hN7h2i This summit is just for Primary Schools and more than half of the slots are already booked, so sign up today to reserve places for a group from your school. 010
cdec.bsky.social @cdec.bsky.social · 21/01/2026🚨🚨LAST CHANCE🚨🚨 there are still spaces on our Teaching a Climate Curriculum course next week. Information about course content and how to book your places here - www.cdec.org.uk/what-we-offe... 000
cdec.bsky.social @cdec.bsky.social · 06/01/2026Happy New Year! Our friend Joe Human has published two more articles in his ongoing series 'Notes from a Warming World' including a look at some highlights and good news from the last 12 months. Find them here - www.cdec.org.uk/news/178/13/... 020
cdec.bsky.social @cdec.bsky.social · 11/11/2025The latest articles in Joe Human's series 'Notes From a Warming World' are now available to read on the CDEC website and the most recent one is about COP30 - take a look here: buff.ly/dDLC9Eq 010
cdec.bsky.social @cdec.bsky.social · 22/10/2025Vepaiamele Grace Trief is a 16-year-old Ni-Vanuatu student, avid writer, and passionate advocate for women’s rights, gender equality, and climate justice. Her poem 'My Testimony' was shared as part of the @commonwealthorg's recent Critical Conversations event - read here -buff.lyMy Testimony - addaRead time: 2 mins 020
cdec.bsky.social @cdec.bsky.social · 16/10/2025The film from this year's Youth Climate Summit is now live - watch it now - buff.ly/EfQbmyg Follow this link for more information and a link to the report - buff.ly/U9MTjrObuff.ly- YouTubeEnjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. 000
cdec.bsky.social @cdec.bsky.social · 10/10/2025Notes from a Warming World is back - read the latest article from Joe Human on this page of our website: www.cdec.org.uk/news/178/13/... 010
cdec.bsky.social @cdec.bsky.social · 02/10/2025Learning for a Sustainable Future - have you seen this FREE online course from the British Council? More information and enrolment here - buff.ly/4KYHm3x 010
cdec.bsky.social @cdec.bsky.social · 02/10/2025🌍 🌍 CDEC training course 🌍 🌍 Embedding Global Learning and the Sustainable Development Goals Tuesday 11th November // 1pm - 4pm // Ambleside Book your places now - forms.office.com/e/R041rUSjy6 000
cdec.bsky.social @cdec.bsky.social · 24/09/2025SPARK is back!! Come along to Kingmoor Infants on Sunday 5th October from 2-4pm for loads of art and nature based activities - FREE for all! @followers 000
cdec.bsky.social @cdec.bsky.social · 10/09/2025Has your school signed up for CDEC membership for this new academic year? Whether you're renewing or signing up for the first time, the process is the same and it all starts here - buff.ly/mN2V2Ld If you're not sure whether or not you need to renew, send us an email and we'll let you know. 000
cdec.bsky.social @cdec.bsky.social · 09/09/2025Fairtrade Fortnight is 22nd September to 5th October. Details of local campaigning activities in Cumbria here - buff.ly/ipWpvZa National campaign details here - buff.ly/BA79nCK CDEC Fairtrade resource boxes are available for member schools to borrow - find out more here - buff.ly/NygLWOZ 010
cdec.bsky.social @cdec.bsky.social · 27/08/2025Jam for Climate - Green Screen Youth project The Alhambra Cinema, Penrith // Wednesday 10th September // 7.30pm More info and booking here - penrithcinema.co.uk/LonsdalePenr... 000
cdec.bsky.social @cdec.bsky.social · 03/06/2025Zero Carbon Schools from @greenschools.bsky.social: Empowering young climate leaders through engaging education & action. Resources, support & training for teachers. Join us for 2025-26! ➡️ www.greenschoolsproject.org.uk/zero-carbon-... #ClimateEd #Sustainability #EduSky 000
cdec.bsky.social @cdec.bsky.social · 07/05/2025An afternoon that will include teacher CPD, discussion and workshops to enable you to implement the approaches of ‘when we sing, it brings us closer’ in your school setting. Info & booking - buff.ly/3QAm5VKbuff.lyWhen We Sing it Brings us Closer - Cumbria Development Education CentreBOOK YOUR PLACES AT THE LINKS BELOW ...and click here to get to the 'Sing Up for ... 010
cdec.bsky.social @cdec.bsky.social · 07/05/2025Using Singing to Support Global Links and Climate Education in Your School Quaker Tapestry Hall, Kendal // Thursday 22nd May // lunch included - 12pm-5.15pm Info & booking - buff.ly/3QAm5VK 110
cdec.bsky.social @cdec.bsky.social · 24/04/2025An afternoon that will include teacher CPD, discussion and workshops to enable you to implement the approaches of ‘when we sing, it brings us closer’ in your school setting. Info & booking - buff.ly/3QAm5VKbuff.lyWhen We Sing it Brings us Closer - Cumbria Development Education CentreBOOK YOUR PLACES AT THE LINKS BELOW ...and click here to get to the 'Sing Up for ... 000
cdec.bsky.social @cdec.bsky.social · 24/04/2025Using Singing to Support Global Links and Climate Education in Your School Quaker Tapestry Hall, Kendal // Thursday 22nd May // lunch included - 12pm-5.15pm Info & booking - buff.ly/3QAm5VK 110
cdec.bsky.social @cdec.bsky.social · 23/04/2025Spark! at Tullie have a Rag Rug Competition for young people - all the info you need on how to get involved is at this link: buff.ly/lqo2XCt 000
cdec.bsky.social @cdec.bsky.social · 22/04/2025This Green Careers Open Day in Manchester looks great! Saturday 10th May - all the details at the link belowbuff.lyGreen Careers Open Day (North West)Meet employers, training providers, and voluntary organisations across horticulture, nature-based, and environmental sectors. 010
cdec.bsky.social @cdec.bsky.social · 29/03/2025Our Connected Cumbria exhibition opens tonight- celebrating Cumbrian organisations who are building a fair and more sustainable world. More dates and venues to be announced 010
cdec.bsky.social @cdec.bsky.social · 26/03/2025Global Teachers Award training day - Monday 19th May // 9am - 4.30pm // Ambleside This is an in-person training day for GTA Level 1 - information about course content and how to book your places here - buff.ly/Z0joBKy 000
cdec.bsky.social @cdec.bsky.social · 25/03/2025The Connected Cumbria exhibition will be at The Wildman Gallery until the end of April - opening days and times to be announced. Please consider making a donation at this link - buff.ly/l0IZN53 Donations will be shared equally between the charities represented. Thanks 😊buff.lyStripe Checkout 000
cdec.bsky.social @cdec.bsky.social · 25/03/2025Support the efforts being made across the county to champion and embed equity, community and environmental sustainability. This is for charity workers, business leaders, and community members to connect, share ideas and inspire hope for a fairer and more sustainable future. 100
cdec.bsky.social @cdec.bsky.social · 25/03/2025This project has been coordinated by young people with the support of CDEC and you are invited to the opening of the exhibition - entry is FREE but space is limited so we’ll be prioritsing those who sign up using this form - book now to guarantee your places! buff.ly/OkwGh1Jbuff.lyFill | Connected Cumbria - registration formSaturday 29th March // 4pm - 6pm // The Wildman Gallery, Kendal LA9 6EN Entry is FREE but space is limited so we'll be prioritising those who sign up using this form - book now to guarantee your… 100
cdec.bsky.social @cdec.bsky.social · 25/03/2025Over the last few weeks, student photographers from Kendal College have been visiting businesses and charities across Cumbria to photograph the work they are doing to build a fair and more sustainable world. 100
cdec.bsky.social @cdec.bsky.social · 25/03/2025🚨 🚨 This Saturday 🚨 🚨 Connected Cumbria - photography exhibition and awards event Saturday 29th March // 4pm - 6pm // The Wildman Gallery, Kendal LA9 6EN Book now - buff.ly/OkwGh1J 100
