Nord Anglia's Distinctions program, created with support from UNICEF UK
London, April 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Nord Anglia Education, a leading international school provider, has launched a social impact study to assess schools' social impact efforts around equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging (EDIB), with support from UNICEF UK*. We created an impact differentiation program.
Schools are working towards three levels of accreditation: Bronze, Silver and Gold, demonstrating how they integrate children's rights and the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals into their educational settings. This award of excellence will also further strengthen the school's EDIB and social impact work that it is already undertaking, while ensuring that its impact is accurately measured.
As a framework for schools to better serve others, this award of excellence recognizes the efforts of the entire school community, involving educators, students, and parents in the process.
Social Impact Distinctions is just one part of a global initiative that helps Nord Anglia schools make a difference in their communities and develop a sense of purpose and global citizenship in their students.
frances vestryUK UNICEF Program Director said: “We know that teaching about children's rights has a huge impact on school culture and develops schools into places where children's voices are heard and there is a shared sense of community and belonging.Children We take the right to education seriously and believe that schooling can be transformed.'' “Making the world a better place. That's why we're working with Nord Anglia to create social impact projects.'' We are developing Distinctions and believe it is making a difference in children's lives.”
Hortensia PrietoThe General Director of San Roberto International School, currently working towards a Gold award, said: “Completing the Social Impact Distinction initiative transcends traditional boundaries in education and academia. It promotes a culture of empathy, social awareness, and community engagement among students, and We encourage students to actively engage with pressing social issues through real-world projects,” so they become well-rounded people with the skills and mindset to make positive contributions to society. . ”
ben turner,principal British International School BudapestHe, who is also working towards winning a gold medal, said: “The process of working towards the Silver level of social impact, and the recommendations we received for working towards the Gold level, ensure that we remain focused on protecting the rights of children and that children We also emphasize the importance of supporting each other, which is reflected in our strong student programs and our students’ efforts to help their peers feel included and safe at school.”
deepika rao,principal Oakridge International School GachibowliHe, who is also working towards winning a gold medal, said: “Beyond the classroom, Social Impact Distinction challenges students to recognize real-world problems within their communities and develop innovative, sustainable solutions by making the most of available resources. This is an opportunity to get involved in the community and share what is shared as a result.” With the silver award, we are preparing to take it to the next level. , we want to make a lasting impact on our community.
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