Satellite event: What is the state of education for democracy in the UK today?
Houses of Parliament, London, United Kingdom
20 October 2016 (12.30pam to 2.30 pm)
You are warmly invited to a meeting on skills for democracy in the Houses of Parliament from 12.30pam to 2.30 pm on Thursday 20th October, hosted by Lord David Blunkett of Brightside.
This is a satellite event for the World Forum on Democracy from 7 – 9 November at the Council of Europe in Strasbourg, which will “explore how education and democracy can nurture active citizens with critical and analytical skills, and how through fostering grassroots innovation and bottom-up democratic reform, it can help develop civic engagement and improve opportunities for all.”
This event aims to
get an overview of the state of education for democracy in communities, schools, universities and other sectors across the UK;
compile a short report for the Forum;
identify priorities for strengthening skills for democracy over the coming year.
To book your place please go to Eventbrite. You may extend this invitation to members of ACT and others working on education for democracy. More details of speakers below.
Speakers include:
Rt Hon Lord Blunkett of Brightside, Professor of Politics in Practice, University of Sheffield; Secretary of State for Education, Home Secretary, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, 1997-2005; MP for Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough, 1987- 2015
Ruth Spellman, CEO, Workers Educational Association, on adult education;
Sue Tibbles, CEO Sheila McKechnie Foundation, on campaign training and support for civil society
James Weinberg, Research Associate of the Crick Centre, and Chair of the Political Studies, Association Early Career Network, on the state of citizenship and political education in schools;
Sarah Allen, Engagement Lead, Involve for a stronger democracy
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