Benchmarks
Resources
Teaching Resources and Reading & Reference books
Level 1 (Developing)
There are some resources for teaching the Global Dimension in school and
some materials in the library (Some examples are listed – see Global
Schools Website for list). Teachers have visited some websites.
Level 2 (Established)
A resources audit has been undertaken for 5 or more subjects. Gaps in
resources have been identified and new resources purchased/ accessed.
There is an approved list of GD websites.
Level 3 (Advanced)
A wide selection of Global Dimension resources, including websites are
used for teaching across 8 curriculum areas and can be found in the school
library.
Socially and Environmentally Responsible Purchasing Policy
Level 1 (Developing)
Both staff & pupils have an awareness of where products and services
come from and their social and environmental impact. Fair Trade issues
are explored in the curriculum & school assemblies.
Level 2 (Established)
Staff and pupils have an awareness of ethical consumption issues from
curriculum & assembly work. Fair Trade, ethically produced and environmentally
friendly goods and services are purchased where possible.
Level 3 (Advanced)
An ethical purchasing policy and practices has been adopted and includes
a commitment that, where possible, Fair Trade, ethically produced and
environmentally friendly goods and services are used within school.
School Finance
Level 1 (Developing)
School Governors are aware of ethical finance issues and options open
to the school.
Level 2 (Established)
The School has a draft Ethical Finance Policy. Wherever possible, funds
are invested in line with this.
Level 3 (Advanced)
The School has an Ethical Finance Policy. Wherever possible, funds are
invested in line with this.
School Funding
Level 1 (Developing)
The SMT is aware of Ethically Responsible Funding
Level 2 (Established)
Additional funding is actively sought from organisations with a positive
ethical record.
Level 3 (Advanced)
The school has an Ethically Responsible Funding Policy. Additional funds
are sought and accepted in line with this.
