Come together with teachers and pupils in Ukraine to share the joy of reading and build an understanding of the stories we tell in our different cultures.
This unique new programme supports UK schools to build lasting international partnerships with schools in Ukraine, and explore reading as a tool to expand horizons, build confidence and boost mental wellbeing. Schools will work together on activities to encourage reading for pleasure, building an understanding of each other’s cultures through a common love for reading. We offer full support and resources, including a fully-funded workshop in Poland, where partner teachers will meet in person to create a strong foundation for the partnership.
The UK-Ukraine School Partnerships programme is funded by the UK Government, in support of the historic 100-Year Partnership between the UK and Ukraine. It is delivered by the British Council in collaboration with the National Literacy Trust. The programme aims to foster cross-cultural understanding, enhance language and communication skills and promote collaboration between students and teachers from both countries.
What's on offer
We will provide the following support for your school:
- a match with a state-funded partner school in Ukraine
- funding for one teacher to attend an in-person, two-day partner matching and planning workshop in Poland, including a contribution to supply cover
- training and guidance on international school partnership planning and implementation, including training on trauma-informed practices
- a dedicated partnership facilitator who will host three webinars during the partnership and provide ongoing support to each participating teacher
- flexible classroom resources – specialist resources on the theme of reading for pleasure and Ukrainian language and culture, created by the British Council and the National Literacy Trust.
