The global dimension in action - Development Education Project

What does Ofsted say
about the global dimension?
The following extracts are taken from the latest Ofsted
reports for some of the schools that have provided case
studies later on in this guide. They show the impact
developing global learning opportunities has had on the
learners in these schools.
Ingleby Mill Primary School, May 2004: Pupils’ writing is given
a very high profile throughout the school, featuring in most
displays. Real purposes are often found for writing… the letters
year 6 wrote to the chancellor, as part of a global campaign for
education for all, showed a sophisticated use of language.
Shaw Wood Primary School, October 2006: First class
international links with European schools provide pupils with
excellent opportunities to broaden their experiences. The
teaching of Spanish and Japanese to all pupils adds even greater
depth to this outstanding curriculum.
Wyche Primary School, March 2007: Pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural
development is outstanding… Themed days, for example, the 'Food and Fair Trade
Day', occur regularly and engage the pupils’ interests to give them a greater
understanding of national differences and how the way we live impacts on
other cultures.
Langdon School, May 2006: The opportunities offered to students are exceptional.
Inspectors spoke to students who had represented the London Olympic bid in
Singapore, who had travelled to Edinburgh and addressed 250,000 people at the
Make Poverty History rally on behalf of the global campaign for education, and
students who had accompanied the chancellor of the exchequer to Mozambique.
Hagley Primary School, May 2007: Parents praised the strong links the school
maintains with schools in The Gambia and China. These pervade the school's day-today
life, and give pupils a real insight into life in other countries through their
correspondence and the books they make about the differences in the life of children
here and abroad… Links with The Gambia include reciprocal visits by staff here and
from the partner school. These give pupils an exceptionally good understanding of
life in other parts of the world.
The Ridings High School, November 2006: The international flavour of the school is
demonstrated by the high proportion of pupils who study a modern foreign language
to GCSE level… The international links are appreciated by the pupils, as are the very
good facilities for information and communication technology. These came together
when the school represented Europe in a United Nations video link with schools
around the world.
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