Resources

Learning Teaching Scotland has a wealth of information on tackling sectarianism, including lesson plans and assembly ideas.
http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/antisectarian/index.asp

Singin' I'm no a Billy, He' a Tim.
This play is touring Scotland over the next few months. It is a comedy which looks at the relationship between two men who have been arrested for breach of the peace on the day of an old firm game and put into the same cell.
http://www.nlptheatre.co.uk/productions/2008/10/hey.php

Tackling sectarianism at St Mungo Museum. Various workshops available for schools.
http://www.glasgowmuseums.com/venue/showEvent.cfm?venueid=13&itemid=535

The Mark Scott foundation was set up in 1996 in memory of Mark Scott, a 16 year old boy who was killed in an unprovocked sectarian attack. The foundation works towards helping children from different communities work together. These include residential and day courses as well as community projects, with various different schools taking part.
http://www.markscottleadershipforlifeaward.org.uk/index.php

Information on Glasgow City Council's 'Sense Over Sectariansim' campaign, including information on aims, projects and grants available.
http://www.glasgow.gov.uk/en/Residents/GoingtoSchool/Welfareissuesinschool/SenseOverSectarianism/


Rangers Football Club works with Glasgow City Council and other partners to reduce Sectarianism.
http://www.rangers.premiumtv.co.uk/page/PrideAndPrejudice/0,,5,00.html

BBC Northern Ireland Learning citizenship page with links to a fantastic range of resources. Aimed at Key stage 3/4, secondary age children/teachers although some resources can be adapted to suit primary children. Includes links to sectarianism between Hindus and Muslims in India.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/northernireland/schools/11_16/citizenship/sectarianism/


BBC Northern Ireland eyewitness page which has information on sectarianism as well as links to learning zones. These provide lessons and ideas for teaching sectarianism and for looking at diversity within society.                           http://www.bbc.co.uk/northernireland/learning/eyewitness/sectarian/


Scottish Executive website providing the latest news and resources on how Sectarianism in Scotland is being tackled in education, sport and faith.
www.actiononsectarianism.com

'Primary Schools Say No to Sectarianism'
Article on how primary schools in South Ayrshire have used creative arts and drama to explore and challenge Sectarianism in the community.

Scottish Government information and publications on sectarianism
A collection of publications produced by the Scottish Government, including guides and action plans for issues such as sectarianism in education, football and other sports, and marches and parades.


Count us in
HMIE handout giving practical examples of good practice from primary, secondary and special schools.
http://www.hmie.gov.uk/documents/publication/cuipepss.pdf






Scottish Government Action Plan 2006
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Links to TES Articles on Sectarianism


'Sectarianism gives way to social integration'
Published in the TESS in 2005 - how Glasgow's Sense Over Sectarianism project has progressed.

http://www.tes.co.uk/article.aspx?storycode=6009853

An article from TESS about an anti-sectarian project for P1

Articles About Sectarianism

In october 2007 pupils from denominational and non-denominational schools in Barrhead marched against sectarianism. An article by the BBC covers what happened. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/glasgow_and_west/7024477.stm

 In June 2006 17 primary school children from Easterhouse, Glasgow were given the opportunity to travel to the European Parliament to present a book they had created about sectarianism. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/glasgow_and_west/5053334.stm

Alex Salmond shares his view and personal experience of sectarianism and discusses ways to combat it with Times writter Graham Spiers (18th March 2009). http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/scotland/article5928421.ece


Guardian article about Scotland introducing a school twinning plan to beat sectarianism.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2006/jan/31/religion.faithschools