This October, Oxfam is launching a programme of regional conferences… and we are inviting 100 schools across England to get involved.

Our conferences support curriculum requirements for responsible citizenship at Key Stages 3 and 4, including critical thinking and enquiry, advocacy and representation, and taking informed and responsible action.

Each conference will encourage students to participate in active debate, and draw up a personal action plan to take forward in their school and community, while developing their understanding of social justice and global governance structures.

Attending will help students develop their skills in peer leadership and political literacy, and will enable them leave empowered, motivated, and informed- equipped with the knowledge, understanding and skills to effect real change.

Teachers who have signed up to the conference may like to view our Conference resources.

 

Theme

October’s programme of conferences will focus on the human impact of climate change, and the significance of the forthcoming UN climate change conference to be held in Copenhagen this December.

Learners will be challenged to understand the politics behind this controversial and contemporary human crisis, and work towards a young people’s declaration to go to politicians in the lead-up to the Copenhagen summit.

 

When and Where

Conferences are taking place in Birmingham, Bristol, London and Manchester.

At each event we will host up to 4 delegates from 25 schools in the local area, and attendance is free of charge

Finalised dates to be posted shortly, but all events will be taking place 12- 24 October.

 

Workshops

All delegates will have the opportunity to participate in 4 workshops on the following topics:

Inspiring action in your school and community

Influencing decision makers

Understanding the issues

Campaigning to get what you want

 

Draft Agenda

9.30-10.00	Registration
10.00-10.15	Initial address
10.15-11.10	Workshop 1
11.15-12.10	Workshop 2
12.15-12.45	Lunch
12.45-1.40	Workshop 3
1.45-2.40	Workshop 4
2.50-3.30	Final plenary

 

Reserve Your Place

If you would like to express interest in attending one of these conferences, or discuss in more detail, please contact your nearest regional Youth & Schools Campaigner:

Birmingham Conference, Monday 12 October

Sophia Ireland
Tel 0121 634 3611
soireland@oxfam.org.uk

Manchester Conference, Monday 19 October

Jo-Anne Witcombe
Tel 0161 234 2793
jwitcombe@oxfam.org.uk

London Conference, Thursday 22 October

John McLaverty
Tel 0207 802 9981
jmclaverty@oxfam.org.uk

Bristol Conference, Friday 16 October

Jennifer Martin
Tel 0117 916 6475
jmartin@oxfam.org.uk