LCD Conference:

Uganda - UK: Partnerships in Practice

5th March 2007

Whitefriard First and Middle School, Harrow, London

LCD brought together members of staff from the more than 25 schools in England and Wales currently linked to schools in Uganda, Uganda Global Teachers and representatives from a variety of other educational and cultural organisations.

On the day, participants heard from a number of specialist speakers about the Ugandan education system and the work which LCD is carrying out in Uganda. Participants also had the opportunity to take part in workshops covering a range of issues with the aim of supporting and enriching a link.
Sessions included:

1. In-depth focus on the Link Community Development in Uganda
2. Planning and carrying out reciprocal visits
3. Embedding the global dimension into the curriculum with reference to the Every Child Matters agenda
4. Ideas and resources for your partnership

A report on the conference, copies of the presentations delivered and handouts with additional information can be found below. If you would like copies of any of the other presentations from the day please contact Nicky on nicky@lcd.org.uk

Conference report
Derek Nkata Presentation
Barbara Harvey - Organising Reciprocal Visits Presentation
Reciprocal Visits - UK visit costs
Reciprocal Visits - UK visa requirements
Mary Jeans - Tips for hosting overseas visitors
Partnership Agreement Proforma
Partnership Action Plan
Geoff Slide - Presentation
Preliminary linking documents - UK School
Preliminary linking documents - Southern school