Where can I find resources for anti-sectarian education and training for young people?
The web-based resource Sectarianism: Don't Give It, Don't Take It is available online. The resource is designed for use by teachers, youth workers and other educationalists in their work with young people on the issues.
There is also some material which young people can use themselves. It is website based for ease of access, and to encourage flexibility. Teachers and youth workers are able to select the materials they wish to use, and can also adapt them to suit their local context. It contains practical materials that teachers for use with a variety of age groups, from early years to secondary.
What organisations provide anti-sectarian workshops?
Sense over Sectarianism can be contacted about anti-sectarian workshops in the Glasgow and travel to work area. Nil by Mouth can also be contacted about anti-sectarian training and cover the whole of Scotland.
Why do denominational and non-denominational schools exist?
Many parents want to send their children to denominational schools, and it is to meet this demand that most local councils choose to provide such schools. We support councils in this choice, and believe denominational schools give parents another option within the state school system.
Has any work been carried out on bringing denominational and non-denominational schools together?
The Scottish Executive, with the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA) and Scottish Catholic Education Service (SCES), hosted a seminar on twinning in the summer of 2006. The seminar highlighted the role twinning can play in tackling sectarianism and in bringing communities together.
A document on bringing non-denominational and denominational schools together; Building Friendships and Strengthening Communities – A Guide to Twinning between Denominational and Non-Denominational Schools is available. This publication is aimed at education professionals who are thinking about becoming involved in twinning activities. It includes details of current twinning activities, good practice examples and suggestions on how schools can start twinning arrangements.
What is twinning schools all about?
We believe that it is important that children learn about the beliefs, and views of others. That doesn’t mean that they have to be in the same school – pupils at different schools can mix and work together.
What is being done to tackle sectarianism in Further and Higher Education?
The Scottish Executive has provided the National Union of Students with funding to tackle sectarianism in further and higher education.
The First Minister launched the National Union of Students' Stamp Out Sectarianism Campaign on 26 June 2006. A range of campaign materials have been produced to tackle sectarianism on college and university campuses across Scotland and engage with students on the issue.