The Global Food Chain
Project is run by the Bridges Development Education
Centre which is a registered charity number 1112128,
based in Shropshire.
Bridges aims to increase
awareness and understanding of global issues by developing
projects for schools and youth and community groups.
To find out more about Bridges and other educational
projects or resources we have on offer, visit our website
at www.shropshirebridges.org.uk
Why was the Global
Food Chain project needed?
The Global Food Chain
project was developed in response to the Year of Food
and Farming Targets 2007, which aims to encourage young
people and communities to develop an awareness and
understanding of food issues.
Almost 46% of children
in the UK have no involvement in growing food and a
quarter of all 11-16 year olds have never visited the
countryside. With projects like the Global Food
Chain Project, we hope to encourage children to learn
about healthy food habits and global issues connected
to their everyday diets.
Which schools
are involved in this project?
Four schools in Shropshire
are involved including Hodnet, Ladygrove, Sherrifhales
and Stoke on Tern.
How will the
project be delivered?
The project will be lead
by the participant primary schools with support from
the Bridges Development Education Centre and the School
Councils, parents and local community organisations.
How long with
the project run for?
The project will run
from September 2007 to July 2008.
How is this project funded?
The Global Food Chain
project is funded by the Aggregates Levy Sustainability
Fund and Awards for All.
Each school has been
allocated a budget of for school visits and also deciding
school actions.
How does this
project fit into the existing school standard/initiates?
Schools will be able
to use the Global Food Chain project to meet the Healthy
Schools Standard and also the Eco School, Growing School
and Sustainable School frameworks.
The Bridges Development
Education Centre has a number of resources and materials
to help each school to do this.
