New learning materials launched in Carmarthen
New learning materials exploring human rights have been launched in Welsh primary schools by the Education Minister. Welsh Assembly member Leighton Andrews and Children’s Commissioner Keith Towler unveiled Amnesty International’s new packs at Model Church in Wales Primary School, Carmarthen. The interactive lessons are the first support materials designed for five to 11-year-olds to help teachers explore human rights in primary schools – focusing on fairness and freedom and the rights of young children. The free packs bring basic rights to life and encourage Wales’ children to think about other youngsters around the world and the problems they face. They also include creative suggestions for exploring children’s rights through artistic projects, including quilt making and collages. For older primary children, the resources suggest ways of considering rights of refugees and how young people can take action to help others. Cathy Owens, Amnesty International’s programme director for Wales...