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Gradually moving from X to Bluesky! We're the Scottish Development Education Centre - follow us for resources, events, and ideas to inspire a fairer, sustainable future. www.scotdec.org.uk

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scotdec @scotdec.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
The @metoffice.gov.uk has just issued a red warning on heatwave. You can talk about the climate crisis with young people in your primary class using this topic planner. Go beyond the science to explore justice, values and global connections: scotdec.org.uk/resources/to... #EduSky #ClimateJustice
Climate Change topic planner: Available as a PDF download with links on the Scotdec website.
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scotdec @scotdec.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
It’s Refugee Week 2026 - and public conversation around refugees and people seeking asylum feels more hostile than ever. How can schools help young people make sense of what they’re seeing? Read more on Stride with Setareh Bozorgy @refugeeaction.bsky.social 🌍 stridemagazine.org.uk/features/tak...
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Taking action in schools for Refugee Week 2026 - Stride
Global citizenship can help schools challenge misinformation, build empathy, and respond during Refugee Week.
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Highland One World Global Learning Centre @howdec.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Global events have local impacts. Explore active pedagogies that create space for learners to engage, understand and reflect on global conflict. A professional learning session for primary and secondary teachers across Scotland. More info & booking ▶️ shorturl.at/7RtMi @scotdec.bsky.social
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scotdec @scotdec.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Our A’ Adam’s Bairns resource uses music to explore themes of identity, welcoming and belonging at primary level. It’s a gentle, engaging way to open up conversations during Refugee Week this month, using song and creative activities to support discussion:
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Scottish Identity and Diversity: music - A Adams Bairns
Exploring Scottish Identity and Diversity through Music This resource supports teachers to explore identity, diversity and belonging through music and the Expressive Arts. Using curriculum-linked…
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Highland One World Global Learning Centre @howdec.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Primary and secondary teachers across the North of Scotland! Join our free professional learning session on Taking an Anti-Racist Approach to Literacy on Tuesday 12 May. Explore classroom-ready teaching materials from 1st to 4th levels. For more info and to book ▶️ shorturl.at/S1kpu
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NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Join Scotland's Development Education Centres, explore how to take an Anti-racism approach to reading, writing, listening and talking at First to Fourth Levels. Learn about the new Anti-racism Literacy (ARL) Framework, and how this can be applied. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/using-scot...
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Using Scotland’s New Anti-Racism Literacy Resource
Join us to explore how to take an Anti-racism approach to reading, writing, listening and talking at First to Fourth Levels.
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scotdec @scotdec.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Teachers can join this free session exploring Scotland’s new Anti-Racism Literacy resource. Practical ideas for reading, writing, listening and talking across all levels. Classroom-ready materials + approaches you can use straight away. #antiracist #EduSky www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/using-scot...
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Using Scotland’s New Anti-Racism Literacy Resource
Join us to explore how to take an Anti-racism approach to reading, writing, listening and talking at First to Fourth Levels.
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scotdec @scotdec.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Looking for ways to explore the climate emergency in your classroom? 🌍 Join us for a free 30-minute bitesize session with Dynamic Earth, packed with tools to support Learning for Sustainability. Perfect for busy teachers - just 30 minutes, lots to take away: www.eventbrite.com/e/1987879811...
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Learning for Sustainability: Exploring the Climate Emergency
This bitesize session with Dynamic Earth frames the climate emergency using a global citizenship approach.
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scotdec @scotdec.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
Next week Scottish Book Trust will be marking the first ever Reading Schools Week! Take a look at our top resource picks for schools in Scotland via Stride magazine: #ReadingSchoolsWeek #YearOfReading
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Reading for Change in Scotland: 5 Resources for Reading Schools Week - Stride magazine
Take a look at these classroom resources for Scotland's first Reading Schools Week and explore how reading can inspire action.
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Nuzhat Uthmani @nuthmani.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Wrote a wee something on behalf of @educatorsforpeace.bsky.social . Thanks to @scotdec.bsky.social for highlighting through their STRIDE #GlobalCitizenship magazine 👇🏽 The time for change is now. #PeaceEducation 🕊️ stridemagazine.org.uk/features/fro...
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From Neutrality to Peace: responding to the rise of racism  - Stride magazine
Education is often presented as a neutral space. Nuzhat Uthmani argues that neutrality in education is untenable and potentially harmful.
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scotdec @scotdec.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
We had a brilliant day with Falkirk’s newest cohort of primary teachers - getting to grips with Global Citizenship Education, where it sits as part of Learning for Sustainability in the 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 curriculum + trying out some methodologies to help learners make sense of the big issues in our shared world 🌍
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scotdec @scotdec.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
The new music section of A’ Adam’s Bairns explores Burns in a fresh and inclusive way to explore ideas of welcome, identity and belonging. The resource includes teaching notes and PowerPoints, making links between Burns, music and art: aadamsbairns.org.uk/scottish-ide... #BurnsNight #RobertBurns
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scotdec @scotdec.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
The antiracisted.scot English and Literacy materials are now live. The new Anti-Racist Literacy Framework sits alongside practical classroom materials for 1st - 4th CfE levels, designed to support learning across a range of genres and themes: www.antiracisted.scot/literacy #antiracist
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scotdec @scotdec.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
One of our fave projects last year! ❤️ In partnership @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social we designed resources for CfE 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Levels bringing Stevenson’s stories to life through contemporary visual storytelling, accompanied by curriculum-linked teaching materials: scotdec.org.uk/resources/re...
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Remediating Stevenson – Signposts for Global Citizenship
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scotdec @scotdec.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
Looking for a lesson plan for Robert Burn's Day? We're running a free bitesize session for primary teachers on the 15 Jan linking to CfE music + expressive arts! Pupils learn the song and give a personal response to it through art. Includes teaching notes + PowerPoints: #RobertBurns #BurnsNight
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Burns, Belonging and Song: A Bitesize Lesson Plan
Explore this classroom-ready lesson linking Burns, music and art ahead of Robert Burn's Day
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WOSDEC @wosdec.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
Are you an Early Years practitioner looking to explore the newest anti-racist education resource? Join us on Teams tomorrow for our workshop exploring activities and Anti-Racist Curriculum. 🎟️ eventbrite.co.uk/e/using-scotlands-new-anti-racism-education-resource-at-early-level-tickets-1393979091989
Using Scotland's new Anti-Racism Education Resource: a workshop for Early Years practitioners
Wednesday 3 September 2025
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scotdec @scotdec.bsky.social · 01/09/2025
We've launched the Remediating Stevenson resources in partnership with @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social CfE 2nd, 3rd, 4th Levels, including curriculum-linked, classroom-ready materials that take a critical literacy and decolonial approach. Access the resources on the Scotdec website: lnkd.in/eqV-uxkV
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scotdec @scotdec.bsky.social · 25/08/2025
A weekend of inspiring workshops with brilliant young people from Peebles High School at Beyond Borders 🌍 We looked at images of what's happening in the world right now, and dug into root causes, effects and possible solutions using an issue tree - a key Global Citizenship Education Methodology 💡
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scotdec @scotdec.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
We're in the Discovery Zone @edbookfest.bsky.social! Showcasing how Global Citizenship Education can transform the way we teach + learn, running our Refuse, Repair, Rethink activity on consumption + waste and sharing a curated literacy resource list linking fiction to global issues 🌍 #EdBookFest
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scotdec @scotdec.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
Come along to our drop-in teacher networking event at The Crannie 5-7pm on Mon 1 Sept - meet orgs like @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social @edbookfest.bsky.social Dynamic Earth + more! Discover new resources, class activities and professional learning for the new school year 🙌 bit.ly/scotdec-teac...
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scotdec @scotdec.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
Open to teachers with an interest in English, Literacy + Art - join us at 4.30pm at @edinburghuni.bsky.social on 28 Aug! Meet the teachers + artists behind the project + receive tailored examples connected to your local context. Refreshments + free copies available for attendees - sign up below👇
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scotdec @scotdec.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
We've created free Global Goals Packs for primary and secondary level! Inspire pupils to take action around the SDGs - fight inequality and injustice, end extreme poverty and tackle climate change. 17 colourful postcards and accompanying booklet ✅ buff.ly/3u1dKQ5
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scotdec @scotdec.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
🌍 78% of primary pupils are worried about climate change, and teens say it's affecting their mental health. Ahead of #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, explore our Climate Justice Toolkit + video resource to tackle eco-anxiety. 🔗 scotdec.org.uk/resources/ta... 🔗 wosdec.org.uk/wp-content/u...
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Tackling Climate Anxiety in the Classroom – Scotdec
This resource is for teachers to support thinking about the impact the Climate Emergency has on learners from upper primary through to secondary.
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scotdec @scotdec.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
In our May newsletter, we’re sharing brand new anti-racist education resources for 1st Level, a new music section for A’ Adam’s Bairns, and tools to support young people facing climate anxiety ahead of Mental Health Awareness Week. #EduSky mailchi.mp/scotdec/scot...
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Scotdec newsletter: May 2025 🌎
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scotdec @scotdec.bsky.social · 03/05/2025
Looking for ways to confidently teach about conflict, peace, and controversial issues in your secondary setting? Join us for an interactive session and explore tools, strategies, and practical ideas for tackling big global issues in the classroom: buff.ly/68hMgp2
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scotdec @scotdec.bsky.social · 03/05/2025
Critical literacy matters — now more than ever. Teaching young people to ask who tells the story, and why, builds active, informed global citizens. Explore stories of youth voice and action in @stridemagazine.bsky.social #WorldPressFreedomDay
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scotdec @scotdec.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
Our updated Pants to Poverty resource pack with smallsforall.org is available to download. Link learning on the importance of education and the impact it has on our life chances with the Global Goals and the UNCRC in your primary setting 🌎 bit.ly/scotdec-reso... #edusky
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scotdec @scotdec.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
Uncover the latest addition to aadamsbairns.org.uk - a music curriculum element! Spark convos about Scottish identity and diversity with upper primary and secondary classes + support learning within CfE’s Expressive Arts framework: aadamsbairns.org.uk/scottish-ide... @rcsofficial.bsky.social
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scotdec @scotdec.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
Languages + Global Citizenship go hand in hand 🤝 This free downloadable resource is for MFL teachers looking to explore common vocabulary through global issues: migration, Fairtrade + gender equality 🌍 #scotlandloveslanguages @scilt.bsky.social @saltlangs.bsky.social
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scotdec @scotdec.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
Celebrate Rights year round in your primary classroom with this resource @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social 📚 ✅ Coded with CfE's Es + Os ✅ Early, 1st + 2nd Level bit.ly/scotdec-book...
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scotdec @scotdec.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
Are you a young leader looking to join a movement for global change through taking action in your community? Check out our Youth Action Toolkit, an interactive resource designed in partnership with North Berwick High School: buff.ly/3C6pEvB
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scotdec @scotdec.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
Calling secondary teachers of all subjects! Want to strengthen your learners' skills as Responsible Citizens and Effective Contributors? This online session explores how Learning for Sustainability and Global Citizenship can be embedded across Curriculum for Excellence:
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Learning for Sustainability: Global Citizenship Approach at Secondary Level
The session will develop understanding of how the cross-curricular theme of Learning for Sustainability can be embedded into your curriculum
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Scottish Book Trust @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
This #EarthDay explore powerful, honest and hopeful voices on climate, nature and our planet’s future with these must-read green books. 🌍🌱
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14 books on climate change for adults
Discover powerful and inspiring voices on climate change, nature and the environment through these fantastic green reads. We've included a mix of uplifting, informative and honest books on wide-rangi
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scotdec @scotdec.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
How do we talk to pupils about the real impact of climate change? Start with oceans. 🌊 At Scotdec, we help teachers frame global issues like biodiversity loss + climate justice through a Global Citizenship lens - check out our free module for educators in Scotland: scotdec.org.uk/lessons/clim...
A screengrab of the climate change module.
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Prof Lizzie Rushton @rushtondr.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
We are delighted to invite you to the online launch of a new national Framework for Learning for Sustainability (LfS) in Initial Teacher Education (ITE) in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 16:00-17:00 on Tuesday 29th April. Join us to find out more & explore next steps! 🌳📖🤩 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/framework-...
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Framework for Learning for Sustainability in Initial Teacher Education
Join us as we present a shared vision for supporting Scotland's teacher educators to weave Learning for Sustainability across their practice
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scotdec @scotdec.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
This new music resource is curriculum-linked and supports learning about Scottish identity and diversity, through compositions + classroom activities. For upper primary, lower secondary, youth workers, or those just passionate about music and justice: aadamsbairns.org.uk/scottish-ide... #EduSky
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scotdec @scotdec.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
📢 Teaching about Israel-Palestine: One Year On Teachers across Scotland - join @jazzawi.bsky.social for a free session on navigating this complex topic in the classroom. Practical strategies, whole-school approaches & space for reflection. 📅 March 20 | 5 PM GMT 🔗 bit.ly/scotdec-isra... #EduSky
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scotdec @scotdec.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
🎶 Exciting news! We’re launching the music education section of the A’ Adam’s Bairns resource on 27th March. Explore Scottish Identity & Diversity through music, with lesson plans, activities & PowerPoints linked to the 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 curriculum. Join us for the launch 📖🎵 bit.ly/AAB-music-ev...
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scotdec @scotdec.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
🌍💧 Access to water is a human right. This article highlights the urgent need for water justice. Our Water Topic Planner for the classroom helps explore global water access, sustainability, and the impacts of climate change in the classroom: 🔗 scotdec.org.uk/resources/to... #EduSky #SDG6
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scotdec @scotdec.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
We're really looking forward to working alongside some brilliant organisations and institutions through this project. We'll be offering critical feedback on resources and supporting teachers as they chart new courses in sustainability through language learning 🌍 #EduSky
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Padlet @padlet.com · 21/02/2025
We've been working on something new at Padlet Labs. 🧑‍🔬🧪✨ Meet Padlet TA, our AI teaching assistant that helps create lessons, activities, and classroom tools. It's free to use, no login required. In beta now. We'd love your feedback. Check it out at ta.padlet.com #edusky
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Padlet TA
Create lesson plans, presentations, quizzes, worksheets and more with AI powered apps for teachers.
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scotdec @scotdec.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
🌍💧 World Water Day (March 22) is a great time to explore our Water topic planner for primary age pupils, where students learn about water scarcity and pollution locally and globally. 💦 #WorldWaterDay #EduSky 🔗
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Water - Stride - online magazine for global citizenship in schools
How do animals, plants and people adapt to water availability? How does water affect where we live?
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scotdec @scotdec.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
Planning professional learning? All upcoming Scottish Government-funded courses in Global Citizenship Education are listed on the Signposts website 📝👩‍🏫 📅 Find your next learning opportunity: www.signpostsglobalcitizenship.org/current-clpl... #EduSky
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scotdec @scotdec.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
🗺️🔍 Seeking meaningful connections between local and global issues? Our free resources help young people explore the interdependencies of our world, encouraging them to become informed, responsible and compassionate global citizens. buff.ly/3SIqdn2
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scotdec @scotdec.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
We've created free Global Goals Packs for primary and secondary level! Inspire pupils to take action around the SDGs - fight inequality and injustice, end extreme poverty and tackle climate change. 17 colourful postcards and accompanying booklet ✅ buff.ly/3u1dKQ5
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scotdec @scotdec.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
Many young people are passionate about social justice, active in movements like #Fridays4Future #BLM - movements that can be understood + accelerated through a grasp of numbers and data. Download our Guide for Secondary Maths Teachers: buff.ly/3S28yqe @maths.scot
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scotdec @scotdec.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
These new primary topic planners were designed by a former teacher for CfE. Ideas to bring Learning for Sustainability into popular primary topics - Children's Rights, Anti-Racist Education, Diversity, Maths, Solar System, Toys, Climate + more: buff.ly/3vibHL0
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scotdec @scotdec.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
This lesson plan is suitable for ages 8 and up and aligns with SDGs Good Health and Wellbeing and Gender Equality. Encourage open discussions about feelings, gender equality, and LGBTQ+ identity in your classroom. #LGBTHistoryMonth @tie.scot 🔗 scotdec.org.uk/resources/fu...
A lesson plan to accompany the short film 'In A Heartbeat', part of Scotdec's Future Focus film resource.
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scotdec @scotdec.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
Learn how to connect primary science topics with Global Citizenship, using participatory methods and planning tools 🧠💡 The course aligns with Education Scotland’s Curriculum for Excellence and helps you integrate global issues into your science teaching. Open to all primary teachers in Scotland:
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Taking a Global Citizenship Approach to Primary Science
This practical session makes explicit the links between the Scottish Primary Science curriculum and Global Citizenship.
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scotdec @scotdec.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
During #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek (3 - 9 Feb), focus on how climate change is affecting young people's mental health, particularly eco-anxiety. Children + YP are facing increasing levels of stress about the climate crisis - support them with tools to understand and address their concerns 👇 #EduSky
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