§ The Earl of Sandwichasked Her Majesty's Government:
How many copies of Developing a Global Dimension in the School Curriculum they have printed; how the copies have been promoted; how many remain in stock; and how they are being used by the education community. [HL3586]
§ Baroness AmosWe have printed 47,000 copies of theDeveloping a Global Dimension in the School Curriculum guidance document and have 9,467 in stock.
The aim of this guidance document is to show how a global dimension can be incorporated into both the curriculum and the wider life of the school. It was produced by DfID, the DfES, the DEA and the Central Bureau in collaboration with QCA and is aimed at head teachers (both primary and secondary), LEAs and school governors.
The guidance document was launched at the Society of Education Officers Annual Conference in July 2000. We followed this up by writing to all chief education officers in England to let them know about the availability of the document and offering to supply copies to those schools within the LEA which expressed an interest in receiving them. We have also promoted and distributed the document through professional bodies and DfID attendance at teacher conferences and events.
The guidance document has been very well received by the education community and allows them to show how a global perspective can both enrich lessons and help teachers to deliver the national curriculum.