Generations Working Together (GWT) is the nationally recognised centre of excellence supporting the development and integration of intergenerational work across Scotland. Their vision is to live in a Scotland where different generations are more connected and everyone has the opportunity to build relationships that help to create a fairer society. GWT membership is free for individuals living in Scotland.

To support the growth of intergenerational work within the education sector, GWT have created a new package of support available for teachers, staff and volunteers interested or involved in delivering intergenerational work with school pupils. This is offered through:

A new GWT Education Network which will meet online three times a year from 4pm – 6pm. The aim of the Network is to share peer experience, knowledge, and research, through discussion opportunities, bite size training, and guest presentations.
A programme of six weekly themed lesson plans linked to the curriculum (by Education Scotland) which prepares primary school children for engaging in intergenerational sessions with older adults in sheltered housing/residential care.
Two new best practice handbooks specifically written for the education sector.

And more…

On Thursday 23 January 4pm -5pm and Tuesday 28 January 4pm – 5pm, they are hosting online Q&A information sessions which will explain the new support available for the education sector, the online lesson plans, and how they can be accessed. All attendees will receive a hardcopy of the new Intergenerational Guide for Primary School Education, which accompanies the online learning resources. Places must be booked via the GWT website events page, and a Teams link will be sent out prior to the event.

For further information, please visit the Generations Working Together website.