We recently welcomed guests to see Schools Linking in action, with pupils from @lutonschlinking.bsky.social schools taking part in activities that build meaningful connections across difference #SchoolsLinking helps build respect & confidence Thanking Pears Foundation,DfE,MHCLG & National Lottery

"It just brings joy!" What makes #IntergenerationalLinking so powerful? Our recent Evaluation Report explains..‘The quality of outcomes was influenced by relational engagement (“doing together”) rather than by the specific nature of activities.' thelinkingnetwork.org.uk/wp-content/u...

During #SchoolsLinking Celebration Week children, young people & teachers will take part in activities to celebrate the year of linking they’ve had with their link class. They’ll ask 'How do we all live well together? & build stronger more connected inclusive schools & communities #SLCW2026

Teachers, join @rashmiwriting.bsky.social Sirdeshpande & Viviane Schwarz as they take your students round the world & enliven engagement with literacy, geography & the wonder of books. Expect global locations, persuasive writing techniques, creative prompts & make-along fun –including fold-out maps

At TLN we believe #belonging is a prerequisite for young people’s ability to #achieve & #thrive Our training & high-quality resources support with this #SchoolsLinking is a programme of activities embedded in the curriculum, exploring #identity & belonging thelinkingnetwork.org.uk/our-approach/

Looking for a way to build belonging? Keen to nurture critical thinking? Seeking to challenge stereotypes and prejudice? Schools across the country are using #SchoolsLinking

Across our 26 local #SchoolsLinking projects we have begun preparing for our 2026-27 programmes If you’d like your school to get involved please visit thelinkingnetwork.org.uk/national-net...

At TLN we believe #belonging is a prerequisite for young people’s ability to #achieve & #thrive Our training & high-quality resources support with this #SchoolsLinking is a programme of activities embedded in the curriculum, exploring #identity & belonging thelinkingnetwork.org.uk/our-approach/

We support teachers with training & resources to explore #identity & belonging. When children feel safe bringing their authentic selves to school their mental health thrives #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek Feb 9-15 #ThisisMyPlace focuses on #belonging www.childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk/schools/

The 2025 appeal, which closes at midnight on Wednesday evening, is aiming to raise £1m for grassroots voluntary organisations campaigning against extremism, anti-migrant rhetoric, and the re-emergence of “1970s-style racism”. www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

Find out about projects supported by @theguardian.com charity appeal Each is building hope & optimism in local communities to challenge the “unsettling backdrop of extremist violence & harassment, anti-migrant rhetoric, & the re-emergence of “1970s-style racism”. www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

This is such good news for ourselves & the other 4 charities that @theguardian.com has chosen this year - all of us support multiple different projects across the UK that work to build connected communities & act as an antidote to the rise of “1970’s style racism” www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

Our #IntergenerationalLinking projects are a key part of our mission- to work with local communities to build connections across a range of ‘lines of difference’ Learn more about the work bringing generations together here thelinkingnetwork.org.uk/intergenerat...

Thank you to all our local facilitators, teachers, leaders & stakeholders- as advocates for our work, sharing our commitment to forge positive, meaningful connections, you made it possible for us to be recognised by @theguardian.com as a charity building #hope www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

It’s hard to feel positive for the future when in a seemingly divided country…but we always find #hope when we talk to children & young people engaged in #SchoolsLinking We see how it reduces prejudice & increases empathy & that’s why we’ve been included in @theguardian.com ’s Charity Appeal 🎉

Today is the @theguardian.com Charity Appeal telethon Call 0203 353 4368 to donate to charities bringing #hope thro positive human connections Donations will support @citizensuk.org @locality.org.uk Hope Unlimited Who Is Your Neighbour? And our work…. www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

Meet @locality.org.uk They’re one of the 5 @theguardian.com Christmas Charities for this years theme of HOPE

📣 Our Special Edition Newsletter is out!With some very special news! 🎉 Sign up here to receive our newsletters straight into your inbox and stay updated on our latest news every few months thelinkingnetwork.us1.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...

We’re honoured to be included with the wonderful people of @citizensuk.org @locality.org.uk Hope Unlimited and Who is your neighbour The theme is #Hope @theguardian.com is recognising all our work in local communities where we’re building connections as an antidote to polarisation, distrust & hate

This recognition of our #SchoolsLinking programmes by @theguardian.com is a real opportunity for us to raise awareness of the work we do across 26 local communities in England and Wales We’d love new schools to join us… Find out here how our programmes work thelinkingnetwork.org.uk/empathy-that...

We are so excited to be part of this! Find out more about our work ⤵️ www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

We are so proud and grateful to @theguardian.com for including us in this year’s Christmas Charity Appeal

We’ve been included in @theguardian.com Christmas Charity Appeal! This is an opportunity to showcase our #SchoolsLinking work that brings together classes from different schools in the same local area, to explore identity, #community & #belonging Find out more ⤵️ www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

“Who am I?” “Who are we?” These questions are used by children across the country who are taking part in #SchoolsLinking We provide inclusive, creative lessons for children & young people to explore their identity & the identities of others in their community thelinkingnetwork.org.uk/building-con...

During November we held 2 inspiring #SchoolsLinking Network Days in Manchester & London, meeting with local area facilitators, sharing thoughts & planning for the future of our work across the country Building #Belonging & connections for children, families & communities in our 26 local areas

This year we’re so pleased to have #Cardiff join our #SchoolsLinking programme becoming the first local area outside England to join In our 26 local areas, project facilitators work in their local communities to build more connected communities Learn more ⤵️ thelinkingnetwork.org.uk/school-linki...

Inter Faith Week invites us to listen, learn & celebrate the diversity of faiths & beliefs within communities. The Faith & Belief Forum Schools Hub has free assemblies, lesson plans &ideas for creative whole-school projects www.ifw4schools.co.uk Read more ⤵️ thelinkingnetwork.org.uk/inter-faith-...

Hello #edusky Have you heard of #SchoolsLinking? It’s a FREE way for young people to explore identity, build connections and strengthen their communities. We’ve primary & secondary programmes all across the country Want to know more & get involved? thelinkingnetwork.org.uk/primary-scho...

198 primary #SchoolsLinking classes from across England & Wales met for a special live lesson - poet & author Joseph Coelho shared his story of being inspired by a visit from Jean Binta Breeze to his school as a child Find out about the programme thelinkingnetwork.org.uk/primary-scho...

We’re looking forward our first online Live Lesson of this year's #SchoolsLinking programme All 800+ Primary school classes are invited to join, share thoughts about the project & hear from the poet & children's author Joseph Coelho. The children will be part of something big! Are you joining us?

We have begun the year with CPD sessions all across our network- from Cardiff to Newcastle and Bristol to Kirklees Find out if we’ve a #SchoolsLinking programme in your local area thelinkingnetwork.org.uk/national-net...

Are you a Secondary teacher in the UK, responsible for #SMSC #PSHE #Citizenship or #PersonalDevelopment? If so, you are invited to join our National SMSC Leaders Network. We meet online once a term & provide space to discuss SMSC Leadership & teaching Find out more www.linkedin.com/posts/thelin...

Our 2025-26 #SchoolsLinking projects have begun with teacher training. Teachers get time to explore our programme & connect with the teacher from another local school who they’ll collaborate with all year as their classes become link partners & get to know each other. 1/2

Across England & Wales local #SchoolsLinking facilitators are preparing to launch their programmes for 2025-26 Every area will soon be delivering CPD training for teachers so the project can get going in the classrooms very soon It’s not too late to join thelinkingnetwork.org.uk/school-linki...

DFE Curriculum & Assessment review seeks to deliver a curriculum that reflects the issues & diversities of our society, ensuring all children & young people are represented, & exposed to a wide range of perspectives to broaden their horizons. #SchoolsLinking thelinkingnetwork.org.uk/recruitment-...

#SchoolsLinking pairs up classes from demographically different schools, to explore identity & build connections. During the yearlong partnership, pupils exchange work & meet in a structured & meaningful way online & in-person Find out more & join us thelinkingnetwork.org.uk/recruitment-...

Check your inbox for our newsletter full of updates from #SchoolsLinking #IntergenerationalLinking & #SMSC work from our network. If you've not yet signed up to receive our regular newsletters then pls do thelinkingnetwork.us1.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...

Last month we brought together 140 children, care home residents, teachers, care staff & friends of the programme to celebrate #IntergenerationalLinking across #Bradford. We connect schools with older people’s settings & in partnership with #Bradford2025, we’ve been exploring the theme of #Play

Keep up to date with all our latest news, by registering for our newsletter Explore all the programmes & services we provide See how schools & communities across the country are benefiting from our work Our Summer edition is out soon Sign up ⤵️ thelinkingnetwork.us1.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...

What a wonderful way to celebrate the year and look back on everything that has happened in the #Luton #SchoolsLinking project @lutonschlinking.bsky.social is 1 of our 25 local projects Maybe you can find your local area here and get involved thelinkingnetwork.org.uk/national-net...

This week 115 primary classes attended our #SchoolsLinking Celebration Week Live Online Lessons - around 3500 pupils have joined in & played games, looked back at the year and learnt that they are part of a much bigger national programme If you joined us drop a comment below ⬇️

Listening to the most important voices in our work… finding out what the children think about #SchoolsLinkingbis a central part of our mission to improve our programmes thelinkingnetwork.org.uk/calderdale-y...

Schools across the country are celebrating #SchoolsLinking Celebration Week with visits to & from their link classes We are open for sign ups for 2025-26 now Visit us thelinkingnetwork.org.uk/recruitment-...

Across our 2 live lessons today 54 classes of children from all over England took part to celebrate #SchoolsLinking Celebration Week 2025 #SLCW We looked back over our year and had a special guest appearance from author Jayneen Sanders Find out more here thelinkingnetwork.org.uk/recruitment-...

Children involved in #SchoolsLinking in #Calderdale came together to share their experiences & feedback on the #SchoolsLinking programme Take a look at how 'pupil voice' is helping us improve for those who will take part in the future. #SLCW2025 #Edusky www.halifaxcourier.co.uk/education/ca...

Our first live lesson for #SchoolsLinking Celebration Week was a great success! Full of fun & deep thinking! If you missed it, don’t worry there are 3 more opportunities- check your emails from your local facilitator for the links! If you have joined us- give us a 👋🏽

Today is the start of #schoolslinking Celebration Week - lot's is going on....some linked classes will be visiting each other's schools whilst others may hold video calls to keep in touch. Over the course of the previous school year over 850 classes have taken part in from 25 local areas of England.

We are one day away from our next annual #SchoolsLinking Celebration Week. During #SLCW2025 26,000 children and young people across the country will engage in activities and celebrate their year of linking together thelinkingnetwork.org.uk/schools-link...

How is #SLCW looking in your local area? Here’s a look at #Leicester What’s going on in Luton? @lutonschlinking.bsky.social @pennywpennyw.bsky.social

During #SchoolsLinking Celebration Week over 26,000 children & young people from over 850 classes from 25 local areas in England, will celebrate their year of linking.....we would love you to follow updates on this week & consider taking part or working with us in the future #Edusky