United Kingdom
THE BIG THINK- Empowering children with skills for life
By Human Values Foundation
Registered Charity
Registered Charity
Executive Summary
Schools are now expected to better balance their curricula so that not only are children making progress academically but they are also being taught social, emotional, moral and spiritual life skills that enable them to flourish, whatever their innate abilities. * BUT teachers are short of time, resources and money and need help to get their new curricula in place by September 2020. * We offer a comprehensive programme with 88 ready-to-teach modules for ages 4 to 11 that meet the new more holistic education requirements. * Donations will be used to pay for The Big Think subscriptions so primary schools can immediately start using the resource, progressively developing children's character strengths and empowering their pupils to think for themselves, especially about social issues, their relationships and becoming more aware of the consequences of their actions and choices so that they can improve all aspects of their day-to-day lives and their stewardship of the natural environment.
Impact Indicators
People: Social Impact
Number of Lives Impacted:
700
Gender:
Female, Male
Age:
4-11
Employment Status:
Student
Accessibility:
-
Location:
Urban, Suburban, Rural, Remote
Planet: Environmental Impact
Land:
Rural
Water:
Ocean
Air:
Rural
Topic and Activity Grid
Topics
Children & Youth |
Education & Training |
Wellbeing |
Mental health |
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Raising Awareness |
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Training |
Geography
Country:
United Kingdom
Project Outcome Indicators
Short Term:
— Educational attainment
Chilren are more motivated and engaged in their education
— Children's wellbeing
Children are happier & feel better equipped to manage their day-to-day lives well
Long Term:
— Educational attainment
Children achieve more
— Ofsted rating
Positive assessments by school inspectors
Activities:
On receipt of donations we will: * contact primary school headteachers (especially those in deprived areas &/or underperforming) to let them know that they can apply to use THE BIG THINK without any cost to them - such schools may have from 200-1,000 children who will start benefitting from incrementally mastering key social, emotional, mental, physical & spiritual life skills designed to enhance all aspects of their daily lives. * There are 44 multi-media modules with Assembly Kits and Lesson Plans for ages 4-7 & similarly 44 for ages 7-11. * The real-life, experiential learning, using contemporary stories & posing The Big Questions about them so that the children can discuss the social issues, relationships, choices & actions portrayed by the characters & then relate them to their everyday wellbeing, interactions with others, roles in their communities (at school, at home & widening the context to society more generally). * Every module has a Silent Sitting track, so the children learn how to let all their tensions melt away to the sound of calming music, & there is a song for the core value for each module that the whole school sings together, ie with words about Truth, Love, Peace, Responsibility or Community. They also record their take from the lesson in their Big Journal, which can remain private, & encourages the children to commit to doing something to improve their own lives & others' using the knowledge and competencies they have just gained.
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Project Budget:
£903
3 Funders supported this project
(7%)
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Find Similar ProjectsTimeline:
1 year
Direct Commitment Ratio:
87.82%
Project to Org. Size Ratio:
3.4%
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SDGs
Goal 1: No Poverty
This goal focuses on the poor and vulnerable, and aims to: reduce the population living in poverty in all its dimensions according to national definitions, build a policy environment that is supportive of the poor and vulnerable, ensure that the poor and vulnerable have equal rights to economic resources and basic services, land & property, and reduce their exposure to the risks of economic, social and environmental shocks and disasters.
Goal 2: Zero Hunger
This goal focuses on all areas of food access, nutrition, agricultural productivity, sustainable production and consumption systems, and fostering a resilient ecosystem to shocks and disasters by promoting the diversity of crops. In addition it promotes investment in rural infrastructure, makes a commitment to addressing trade issues, and to oversee a functioning food commodity market.
Goal 3: Good Health And Wellbeing
This goal covers all aspects of health and wellbeing from infant mortality to effective service provision to those suffering from substance addiction. There are special commitments to ensuring access to affordable healthcare, the development of disease treatment, cure and prevention, and to strengthen the capacity of all countries for early warning, risk reduction and management of global health risks.
Goal 4: Quality Education
This goal seeks parity in access to education. There is specific focus on areas of early years development, and throughout the educational landscape, from literacy and numeracy to technical and tertiary education. There is a specific mention of upgrading educational infrastructure to be fully inclusive in terms of gender, disability and culture, offering bursaries and scholarships to address imbalances, and also to ensure high quality training and supply of educators.
Goal 5: Gender Equality
This goal seeks to end all forms of discrimination against all women and girls everywhere. There is a specific focus on violence, trafficking and other types of exploitation, as well as a recognition of unpaid care work, provision of basic public services, and full reproductive and sexual rights. In the spirit of equality of access and opportunity, there is a workplace leadership and economic element, as well as the creation of an empowering policy environment for women and girls at all levels.
Goal 6: Clean Water And Sanitation
This goal champions universal and equitable access to water and sanitation for all people. There is an element around hygiene promotion, efficiency of use, championing the building and maintenance of appropriate infrastructure and technologies, and building strong international partnerships to ensure equality and sustainability of water and sanitation services worldwide.
Goal 7: Affordable And Clean Energy
This goal focuses on access to energy in a way that is modern, affordable, sustainable and reliable. There is also a commitment to promote and expand the share of energy production by renewable means, championing research and investment into energy efficiency and technologies, and ensuring that the infrastructure and technology has the capacity to support these aims, especially in developing countries.
Goal 8: Decent Work And Economic Growth
This goal covers all aspects of sustainable economic growth and providing full and productive, decent work for all people. The goal is progressive in its promotion of development-oriented policies around entrepreneurship and job creation, resource efficiency, and an end to forced labour and slavery. There’s also a special consideration to reducing the unbanked population, and promoting an integrated strategy around the future of work and the employment of young people.
Goal 9: Industry Innovation And Infrastructure
This goal supports the building of infrastructure and innovations to promote inclusive and sustainable industrialisation. The focus is on equality of access to economic development within countries, regions and across borders. There is specific promotion of research and development of technologies both in country and cross-border, and in turn increase access to connectivity, information and communication through access to the internet.
Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities
This goal seeks to reduce inequality within and among countries, in terms of economic, social, and political inclusion. There is a commitment to achieve and sustain the income growth of the bottom 40 percent of the population at a rate higher than a national average, reduce and eliminate discriminatory laws and practices, monitor international financial markets, encourage development assistance and financial flows, from nation states to individuals in the form of remittances.
Goal 11: Sustainable Cities And Communities
This goal pertains to the urban environment in terms of safety, sustainability, respect for heritage, environmental considerations, and the connectivity between urban, peri-urban and rural settlements and areas. Specifically, ensuring that cities are safe, inclusive and of net benefit to its inhabitants, the wider population, and the planet as a whole.
Goal 12: Responsible Consumption And Production
This goal promotes the move towards sustainability of consumption and production on a national and global scale, and covers everything from transparency and clarity on consumer choice, to the sustainable management of waste from industrial production. This Goal specifically looks at influencing businesses (through recommendation and policy) to incorporate sustainability into their procurement, staffing, and reporting, such that sustainability is embedded in the consumption and production cycle.
Goal 13: Climate Action
This goal covers all aspects of addressing and combating climate change. From strengthening resilience of populations at risk of natural disasters and climate based hazards, to education at a human and institutional level on climate change mitigation, adaptation, impact reduction and early warning.
Goal 14: Life Below Water
This goal encompasses all elements of the protection, restoration and sustainable use of our oceans, seas and marine resources. With an emphasis on reducing marine pollution, increasing the resilience of coastal and marine ecosystems, research on and minimisation of marine acidification, and sustainably managing water-reliant economies to ensure biodiversity while also ensuring fair work and income for those dependent on the oceans.
Goal 15: Life On Land
This goal encompasses all elements of the protection, restoration and sustainable use of our terrestrial ecosystems. This includes a commitment to protecting forests, creating a coherent plan against soil degradation, desertification, and the destruction of habitats of flora and fauna, all of which are critical to biodiversity and sustainable development. This is to be encouraged at a policy level, with a commitment to mobilise resources (financial and non-financial) to enable this conservation.
Goal 16: Peace, Justice And Strong Institutions
This goal focuses on the promotion, development, and maintenance of strong institutions to ensure peace, justice, and inclusion in society. This is detailed as promoting transparency, reducing crime in all forms including terrorism, violent and financial crimes, ensuring every individual is provided a legal identity and has equal and fair access to these institutions.
Goal 17: Partnerships For The Goals
This goal promotes working together, which will strengthen the means of implementation from a local to a global level to achieve sustainable development. Specifically the partnerships are divided into financial, technological, capacity-building, trade, policy and institutional coherence, including multiple stakeholders, and monitoring and accountability. By partnering on any or all of these bases will assist in the reliable achievement of the other 16 Goals.
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How does this work?
Your project is addressing the following pillars:
People
An end to poverty and hunger in all their forms and dimensions. A world where all human beings can fulfil their potential in dignity and equality, and in a healthy environment.
Planet
Protecting the planet from degradation, creating cycles of sustainable consumption and production, management of natural resources and taking action on climate change. This is all to ensure the planet can support the needs of present and future generations.
Prosperity
Fostering peaceful, just, and inclusive societies that are free from fear and violence. This is a necessary state for sustainable development.
Peace
Ensuring that all human beings can enjoy prosperous and fulfilling lives, and that technological, social and economic progress occurs in harmony with nature.
Partnership
To mobilise the means required to achieve the other four impact themes, through including the participation of all countries, stakeholders and people.