Training
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European Parliament educational session at NHEHS
We were thrilled to welcome Asher from Europe House to our school for an enlightening workshop on the European institutions and democracy in Europe. The session provided our students with an in-depth understanding of how these critical components operate within the European Union. During the workshop, students had the opportunity to simulate the voting blocks…
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Online CPD 2024: Practicalities – Session 3
Our final webinar in this series was hosted by Asher Jacobsberg, European Parliament Ambassador Schools Co-ordinator in the UK. Asher went through all you need to know to become an accredited European Parliament Ambassador School: what the criteria are, ideas and projects for meeting those criteria, how to upload evidence, and a timeline for the…
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Online CPD 2024: Political Situation – Session 2
We held the second of our online training sessions yesterday. It was delivered by Typhaine Morillon, Public Relations and Press Officer and Sanna Kangasharju, Parliamentary Liaison, both of the European Parliament Liaison Office in the United Kingdom (EPLO UK). You can watch the full session below. Recording Presentation Other sessions in this CPD programme The…
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Online CPD 2024: Opportunities – Session 1
Yesterday, Anna Huth, The European Parliament Liaison Office in the UK’s Public Relations Officer for Culture and Youth, gave the first of our three online training sessions for UK Ambassador Schools. Below you will find a recording of the webinar, Anna’s presentation, , and all the links referred to in the meeting. Webinar recording Presentation…
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Online Senior Ambassador CPD
For those who were not able to join us for our live Senior Ambassador CPD in September, we are putting on a version that anyone can join online. All schools attending will be sent a bag of Ambassador Schools goodies: badges, flags, etc. Full details Format This training will take place through three short Teams…
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CPD For Scottish Schools
With a growing number of schools and colleges in Scotland interested in becoming Ambassador Schools, we are running training (CPD) for Senior Ambassadors in Glasgow on the 17th of December. This will be run with support from one of our existing Scottish Ambassador Schools, Cleveden Secondary School and Glasgow City Council’s Education Improvement Service Course…
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Senior Ambassador CPD 2024
Last week we held our training for Senior Ambassadors at Europe House. We were delighted to welcome Ambassadors both old and new from as far afield as Alcester, Abingdon, Ayr, Belfast, Plymouth, Blackpool, Great Yarmouth, Manchester, Maldon and Seaford Head as well as from all corners of London! Online CPD If you missed the event,…
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The EU and Negotiating our ongoing relationship
On Tuesday, 30th of April, we had the chance to receive a guest from Europe House, Asher Jacobsberg, who went through a presentation about the European Parliament. He explained to us how it worked in terms of committees it was separated into, who focused on specific issues in the EU. This was really interesting because…
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European Elections Webinar Recording
Typhaine Morillon from the EU Parliament Liaison Office in the UK briefed Junior and Senior Ambassadors on the EU Parliament elections campaign’s impacts in the UK and resources for schools to encourage democratic engagement. Essential information and materials are available on elections and community resources websites.
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Educational Visit to Europe House
On November 10th, 3rd ESO (Year 10) students from Instituto Español Vicente Cañada Blanch visited Europe House to learn about the European Parliament and other institutions of the European Union. They also discussed the opportunities offered by their participation as a European Parliament Ambassador School. Hoy nuestro alumnado de 3º ha visitado Europe House para…
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Launch session and debate: “What should the priorities be for the EU and UK’s future relationship?”
On Wednesday 13th December Clyst Vale Community College were delighted to welcome Asher Jacobsberg from the European Parliament Liaison Office to Post 16. He had come to launch the European Parliament Ambassador Schools (EPAS) project, which Clyst Vale have recently joined – and to lead a debate (emulating the European Parliament style) on what the…
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Education and debate about the EU
Asher came from the European Parliament Liaison Office to talk to 6th formers at Hele’s School about the history, values, and processes of the EU. He then facilitated a debate regarding the EU and democracy. Read more about this on social media
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Ideas from new Senior Ambassadors
At our Senior Ambassador training last week, we asked our participants for their ideas on activities that meet the Ambassador Schools criteria. They came up with some fantastic ideas, so we want to share them with you! Democracy Leadership Info Point Cultural Europe Day Teamwork Communication
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Virtual workshop with DG Translation and Interpretation
All of our Year 13 language students in French, Spanish and German took part in a virtual workshop with DG-Translation in which we learned about the importance of languages in a multi-lingual democracy and the role of interpreters and translators. We were able to translate some documents ourselves, which gave a fascinating insight into the…
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Senior Ambassadors CPD 2023
Join us to kick-off your new year as an Ambassador School. This CPD will provide your Senior Ambassadors (teachers) with the tools, inspiration, and contacts to make your journey to accreditation successful. At this CPD you will hear from Senior Ambassadors who have successfully gained accreditation, policy experts from the European Parliament and External Action,…
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Submitting evidence for EPAS
Submitting evidence for EPAS should be very straightforward: This post describes how to do the last bit of that. You can watch this short video for a walkthrough of the whole process. How to submit evidence In most cases you just send a link to where you have already publicised the work, so a link…
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Educational opportunities from the European Parliament in the UK
As well as EPAS (European Parliament Ambassador Schools programme), the European Parliament Liaison Office in the UK offers a range of opportunities and possibilities for young people in the UK: Visits to Europe House Educational visits to your school or college Educational resources Euroscola – both on-line and in-person Find out more about all of…
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Senior Ambassador training 2022-3
To kick off 2022-3s European Parliament Ambassador Schools programme we are bringing together all the current and new Senior Ambassadors (lead staff on EPAS) from across the UK, to learn together, share ideas, and plan projects between their schools and colleges. Venue Europe House, Smith Square, London Date and time Friday, 25th November, 11.00-15.00 (lunch…