Bradford Global Social Leaders Society is an extra-curricular programme established to enable sustainable high quality social action projects led by students. Our aim is to enable young people and their teachers to realise they can generate, and already have, valuable ideas for positive change in communities, and that they can make them happen.
Introduction
Participating students will develop the following essential skills:
- Global Awareness
- Creativity & Innovation
- Critical thinking & problem solving
- Initiative & self-direction
- Leadership & responsibility
Programme impact is measured on the basis of developing the following outcomes:
This programme is fully funded under the essential life skills grant, and you have until 9th March 2018 to complete an application form to draw down your school’s allocated funding.
The programme consists of the following elements:
The Bradford GSL Society Programme will empower your students to lead social action
At GSL we get to meet lifelong friends. Everyone is like minded so it is a very safe environment to be open and truly be yourself.
I learnt to be authentic. Be true to yourself and your values and that young individuals can make a difference.
I feel equipped with the tools I need to deliver a social action project.
OUR IMPACT
SINCE 2013….
Over 500
participants have taken part in Global Social Leaders
100
social action projects carried out across the globe
Expression of Interest & Next Steps
Once you register interest with us (click here to register), we will contact you to discuss our programme offer and will provide you with information needed for your application to the local authority.
We have a limited number of spaces on our programme and the residential aspect will be allocated on a first come first served basis. So between now and the official local authority deadline of 9th March, we are welcoming you to discuss the programme with us further, explore delivery dates and plan likely student numbers for your school’s participation (based on your allocation of funding).
Please note: All schools are asked to complete an application form outlining their proposals for ELS activity (from April 2018 – August 2019) if you want to accept the grant to provide ELS activity for your pupils and the timelines outlined for schools and providers are very tight. We would therefore encourage you to register interest as soon as possible.
Essential Life Skills Fund – background
Bradford is one of twelve Opportunity Areas that are receiving a share of the significant DfE investment to boost opportunities for young people in these communities. The programme is intended to fund a range of extra-curricular activities that develop non-cognitive abilities, collectively named ‘essential life skills’. Your school will receive details on their allocation today (19th February 2018), and the next steps you need to take to draw down the funding. This is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside leading partners to maximise your funding and leave a lasting positive impact on your students. For more information, you can click here to read the press announcement.
By completing our expression of interest, this will not draw down your funding.
Click here to read the press release announcement. If you have a query regarding the funding allocation you can contact the local authority by at: OpportunityAreas.BRADFORD@education.gov.uk
GSL | SOCIETY
Enabling global action on a local scale,
GSL Societies are founded and run by GSL alumni.
Find out about GSL Societies near you or setting up your own.