We recently welcomed guests to see Schools Linking in action, with pupils from @lutonschlinking.bsky.social schools taking part in activities that build meaningful connections across difference #SchoolsLinking helps build respect & confidence Thanking Pears Foundation,DfE,MHCLG & National Lottery

"It just brings joy!" What makes #IntergenerationalLinking so powerful? Our recent Evaluation Report explains..‘The quality of outcomes was influenced by relational engagement (“doing together”) rather than by the specific nature of activities.' thelinkingnetwork.org.uk/wp-content/u...

During #SchoolsLinking Celebration Week children, young people & teachers will take part in activities to celebrate the year of linking they’ve had with their link class. They’ll ask 'How do we all live well together? & build stronger more connected inclusive schools & communities #SLCW2026

Teachers, join @rashmiwriting.bsky.social Sirdeshpande & Viviane Schwarz as they take your students round the world & enliven engagement with literacy, geography & the wonder of books. Expect global locations, persuasive writing techniques, creative prompts & make-along fun –including fold-out maps

British Library@britishlibrary.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Primary school teachers, celebrate the art of guidebooks and the magic of unusual and wonderful places with your Key Stage 2 students in this creative, interactive session supporting reading and writing for pleasure. Book your place > link.bl.uk/63m

At TLN we believe #belonging is a prerequisite for young people’s ability to #achieve & #thrive Our training & high-quality resources support with this #SchoolsLinking is a programme of activities embedded in the curriculum, exploring #identity & belonging thelinkingnetwork.org.uk/our-approach/

Our Approach - The Linking Network

Our work offer teachers and school leaders training and high-quality resources that can be used to support explorations of identity and belonging in ways that are embedded in the curriculum.

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Looking for a way to build belonging? Keen to nurture critical thinking? Seeking to challenge stereotypes and prejudice? Schools across the country are using #SchoolsLinking

The Linking Network@thelinkingnetwork.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Across our 26 local #SchoolsLinking projects we have begun preparing for our 2026-27 programmes If you’d like your school to get involved please visit thelinkingnetwork.org.uk/national-net...

Across our 26 local #SchoolsLinking projects we have begun preparing for our 2026-27 programmes If you’d like your school to get involved please visit thelinkingnetwork.org.uk/national-net...

At TLN we believe #belonging is a prerequisite for young people’s ability to #achieve & #thrive Our training & high-quality resources support with this #SchoolsLinking is a programme of activities embedded in the curriculum, exploring #identity & belonging thelinkingnetwork.org.uk/our-approach/

Our Approach - The Linking Network

Our work offer teachers and school leaders training and high-quality resources that can be used to support explorations of identity and belonging in ways that are embedded in the curriculum.

thelinkingnetwork.org.uk

We support teachers with training & resources to explore #identity & belonging. When children feel safe bringing their authentic selves to school their mental health thrives #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek Feb 9-15 #ThisisMyPlace focuses on #belonging www.childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk/schools/

Schools - Children's Mental Health Week

Find out how your school or youth group can get involved in Place2Be's Children's Mental Health Week!

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The 2025 appeal, which closes at midnight on Wednesday evening, is aiming to raise £1m for grassroots voluntary organisations campaigning against extremism, anti-migrant rhetoric, and the re-emergence of “1970s-style racism”. www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

Guardian Hope appeal raises £950,000 for charities tackling racism and division

Appeal, now in its final few days, raising funds for organisations trying to stop rise of hatred across UK

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Find out about projects supported by @theguardian.com charity appeal Each is building hope & optimism in local communities to challenge the “unsettling backdrop of extremist violence & harassment, anti-migrant rhetoric, & the re-emergence of “1970s-style racism”. www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

Guardian readers raise £750,000 for charities uniting divided communities

Hope appeal supports causes battling backdrop of extremist violence, anti-migrant rhetoric and racism

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This is such good news for ourselves & the other 4 charities that @theguardian.com has chosen this year - all of us support multiple different projects across the UK that work to build connected communities & act as an antidote to the rise of “1970’s style racism” www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

Guardian readers’ Christmas appeal donations surpass £500,000

Hope appeal is raising funds for five UK charities that build trust, hope and change at grassroots level

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Our #IntergenerationalLinking projects are a key part of our mission- to work with local communities to build connections across a range of ‘lines of difference’ Learn more about the work bringing generations together here thelinkingnetwork.org.uk/intergenerat...

My Home Life England@myhomelifeuk.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Delighted that @thelinkingnetwork.bsky.social are part of @theguardian.com 2025 Charity Appeal, supporting their #SchoolsLinking Together we led Care Home FaNs: #IntergenerationalLinking - England's biggest intergenerational project linking schools & care homes: www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

Thank you to all our local facilitators, teachers, leaders & stakeholders- as advocates for our work, sharing our commitment to forge positive, meaningful connections, you made it possible for us to be recognised by @theguardian.com as a charity building #hope www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

It’s hard to feel positive for the future when in a seemingly divided country…but we always find #hope when we talk to children & young people engaged in #SchoolsLinking We see how it reduces prejudice & increases empathy & that’s why we’ve been included in @theguardian.com ’s Charity Appeal 🎉

Today is the @theguardian.com Charity Appeal telethon Call 0203 353 4368 to donate to charities bringing #hope thro positive human connections Donations will support @citizensuk.org @locality.org.uk Hope Unlimited Who Is Your Neighbour? And our work…. www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

Guardian charity appeal donations top £200,000 before annual telethon

Milestone reached as journalists including Polly Toynbee and John Crace prepare for fundraising event on Saturday

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Meet @locality.org.uk They’re one of the 5 @theguardian.com Christmas Charities for this years theme of HOPE

Locality@locality.org.uk · 8mo ago

Locality members Back on the Map are featured as part of @theguardian.com charity appeal. Back on the Map is transforming the local area, fostering hope and belonging, and bringing people together in a time where some communities feel more divided than ever. theguardian.com/society/2025...

📣 Our Special Edition Newsletter is out!With some very special news! 🎉 Sign up here to receive our newsletters straight into your inbox and stay updated on our latest news every few months thelinkingnetwork.us1.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...

We’re honoured to be included with the wonderful people of @citizensuk.org @locality.org.uk Hope Unlimited and Who is your neighbour The theme is #Hope @theguardian.com is recognising all our work in local communities where we’re building connections as an antidote to polarisation, distrust & hate

The Guardian@theguardian.com · 8mo ago

A guide to the Guardian’s 2025 charity appeal partners. Donate today at theguardian.com/charityappeal25bsk

This recognition of our #SchoolsLinking programmes by @theguardian.com is a real opportunity for us to raise awareness of the work we do across 26 local communities in England and Wales We’d love new schools to join us… Find out here how our programmes work thelinkingnetwork.org.uk/empathy-that...

Empathy that lasts a lifetime: The Guardian Charity Appeal 2025 - The Linking Network

We are so delighted that The Linking Network has been selected as one of five charities in this year’s Guardian Charity Appeal 2025, which focuses on hope in times of division. Here is a link to the a...

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We are so excited to be part of this! Find out more about our work ⤵️ www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

A guide to the Guardian’s 2025 charity appeal partners

This year’s appeal theme is hope – we are partnering with five charities supporting grassroots community work that challenges division, hate and despair

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We are so proud and grateful to @theguardian.com for including us in this year’s Christmas Charity Appeal

The Guardian@theguardian.com · 8mo ago

A guide to the Guardian’s 2025 charity appeal partners. Donate today at theguardian.com/charityappeal25bsk

We’ve been included in @theguardian.com Christmas Charity Appeal! This is an opportunity to showcase our #SchoolsLinking work that brings together classes from different schools in the same local area, to explore identity, #community & #belonging Find out more ⤵️ www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

Communities are our defence against hatred. Now, more than ever, we must invest in hope

For this year’s Guardian charity appeal we are asking readers to donate to Citizens UK, The Linking Network, Locality, Hope Unlimited Charitable Trust and Who is Your Neighbour?

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“Who am I?” “Who are we?” These questions are used by children across the country who are taking part in #SchoolsLinking We provide inclusive, creative lessons for children & young people to explore their identity & the identities of others in their community thelinkingnetwork.org.uk/building-con...

Building confidence to meet others - The Linking Network

“Who am I?” and “Who are we?” These are important questions – and they’re being explored by children across the country as they take part in Schools Linking. Before we ask children to connect with oth...

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During November we held 2 inspiring #SchoolsLinking Network Days in Manchester & London, meeting with local area facilitators, sharing thoughts & planning for the future of our work across the country Building #Belonging & connections for children, families & communities in our 26 local areas

This year we’re so pleased to have #Cardiff join our #SchoolsLinking programme becoming the first local area outside England to join In our 26 local areas, project facilitators work in their local communities to build more connected communities Learn more ⤵️ thelinkingnetwork.org.uk/school-linki...

Inter Faith Week invites us to listen, learn & celebrate the diversity of faiths & beliefs within communities. The Faith & Belief Forum Schools Hub has free assemblies, lesson plans &ideas for creative whole-school projects www.ifw4schools.co.uk Read more ⤵️ thelinkingnetwork.org.uk/inter-faith-...

Inter Faith Week in Schools: 9th-16th November 2025 - The Linking Network

This November, schools across the country will take part in Inter Faith Week – a national initiative celebrating the contribution of different faiths and beliefs to our communities. The week offers a ...

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Hello #edusky Have you heard of #SchoolsLinking? It’s a FREE way for young people to explore identity, build connections and strengthen their communities. We’ve primary & secondary programmes all across the country Want to know more & get involved? thelinkingnetwork.org.uk/primary-scho...

198 primary #SchoolsLinking classes from across England & Wales met for a special live lesson - poet & author Joseph Coelho shared his story of being inspired by a visit from Jean Binta Breeze to his school as a child Find out about the programme thelinkingnetwork.org.uk/primary-scho...

We’re looking forward our first online Live Lesson of this year's #SchoolsLinking programme All 800+ Primary school classes are invited to join, share thoughts about the project & hear from the poet & children's author Joseph Coelho. The children will be part of something big! Are you joining us?