Project FREE C.I.C.
@projectfree.bsky.social
We deliver Leicester Schools Linking, Intergenerational Linking and other FREE services for schools & communities
FREE Online Event for educators looking for practical advice & resources to move beyond the Welcome posters - find impactful ways to challenge the narrative dehumanising families seeking asylum in our communities
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January 2, 2026 at 1:37 PM
FREE Online Event for educators looking for practical advice & resources to move beyond the Welcome posters - find impactful ways to challenge the narrative dehumanising families seeking asylum in our communities
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Thank you to everyone who connected with us in 2025
From #SchoolsLinking programmes to #ChangingTheNarrative online events & #Leicester & #Leicestershire schools #antiracism work- thanks for every conversation & interaction
I’m looking forward to 2026 bringing new opportunities for (re)connecting!
From #SchoolsLinking programmes to #ChangingTheNarrative online events & #Leicester & #Leicestershire schools #antiracism work- thanks for every conversation & interaction
I’m looking forward to 2026 bringing new opportunities for (re)connecting!
January 2, 2026 at 11:19 AM
Thank you to everyone who connected with us in 2025
From #SchoolsLinking programmes to #ChangingTheNarrative online events & #Leicester & #Leicestershire schools #antiracism work- thanks for every conversation & interaction
I’m looking forward to 2026 bringing new opportunities for (re)connecting!
From #SchoolsLinking programmes to #ChangingTheNarrative online events & #Leicester & #Leicestershire schools #antiracism work- thanks for every conversation & interaction
I’m looking forward to 2026 bringing new opportunities for (re)connecting!
This is an important insight into the tactics of the far right that everyone in the UK needs to be aware of ⤵️
Nationalist vigilante ‘street patrol’ groups with ties to Reform UK and the far right are falsely claiming to be working with the police, while seeking to infiltrate local school networks in order to “protect” women and children
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/02/t...
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/02/t...
The Reform-Backed Far-Right Street Patrols Coming to British School Gates
EXCLUSIVE: Nationalist vigilante groups, with links to Neo-Nazis, and the support of senior Reform figures, have been falsely claiming police backing while attempting to infiltrate local school networ...
bylinetimes.com
December 11, 2025 at 1:03 PM
This is an important insight into the tactics of the far right that everyone in the UK needs to be aware of ⤵️
Great to see Wild Journey by @amdassu.bsky.social featured
Wild Journey is “a beautifully illustrated set of five stories linking children across continents through courage, kindness, and a murmuration that reminds us of the families we’re born into and those we find.”
Wild Journey is “a beautifully illustrated set of five stories linking children across continents through courage, kindness, and a murmuration that reminds us of the families we’re born into and those we find.”
Discover brand-new children's & YA books with reviews written by real experts—teachers, librarians, educators, parents & childcare pros. Each review is thoughtful, personal, and bylined. Explore fresh picks to inspire young readers: schoolreadinglist.co.uk/category/chi...
Latest children's and YA book reviews by The School Reading List
Children's and young adult fiction, picture book and non-fiction book reviews. Here are the School Reading List's latest in-depth recommendations.
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December 8, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Great to see Wild Journey by @amdassu.bsky.social featured
Wild Journey is “a beautifully illustrated set of five stories linking children across continents through courage, kindness, and a murmuration that reminds us of the families we’re born into and those we find.”
Wild Journey is “a beautifully illustrated set of five stories linking children across continents through courage, kindness, and a murmuration that reminds us of the families we’re born into and those we find.”
This is THE conversation every school should be having… make it your focus in the spring term - sign up for this FREE event
December 8, 2025 at 8:31 AM
This is THE conversation every school should be having… make it your focus in the spring term - sign up for this FREE event
Congratulations to @thelinkingnetwork.bsky.social - one of the 5 charities in @theguardian.com Christmas Charity Appeal 2025 🥳
Heard of #SchoolsLinking?
Well @theguardian.com have!
They’ve chosen the charity that created this programme for their Christmas Appeal!
@projectfree.bsky.social runs this in #Leicester & #Leicestershire
It happens in 25 other areas in England & Wales
More info ⤵️
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Well @theguardian.com have!
They’ve chosen the charity that created this programme for their Christmas Appeal!
@projectfree.bsky.social runs this in #Leicester & #Leicestershire
It happens in 25 other areas in England & Wales
More info ⤵️
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
www.theguardian.com
December 7, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Congratulations to @thelinkingnetwork.bsky.social - one of the 5 charities in @theguardian.com Christmas Charity Appeal 2025 🥳
Being included in @theguardian.com Christmas Charity Appeal as one of @thelinkingnetwork.bsky.social
local organisations is so important for raising awareness of our work
Find out more
www.projectfree.co.uk/linking-proj...
local organisations is so important for raising awareness of our work
Find out more
www.projectfree.co.uk/linking-proj...
December 6, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Being included in @theguardian.com Christmas Charity Appeal as one of @thelinkingnetwork.bsky.social
local organisations is so important for raising awareness of our work
Find out more
www.projectfree.co.uk/linking-proj...
local organisations is so important for raising awareness of our work
Find out more
www.projectfree.co.uk/linking-proj...
We are so pleased that @theguardian.com has included @thelinkingnetwork.bsky.social in this years appeal!
It’s such a great opportunity to amplify the #SchoolsLinking work we do with schools in #Leicester & #Leicestershire
We hope more children will get to take part because of this extra awareness
It’s such a great opportunity to amplify the #SchoolsLinking work we do with schools in #Leicester & #Leicestershire
We hope more children will get to take part because of this extra awareness
December 6, 2025 at 3:21 PM
We are so pleased that @theguardian.com has included @thelinkingnetwork.bsky.social in this years appeal!
It’s such a great opportunity to amplify the #SchoolsLinking work we do with schools in #Leicester & #Leicestershire
We hope more children will get to take part because of this extra awareness
It’s such a great opportunity to amplify the #SchoolsLinking work we do with schools in #Leicester & #Leicestershire
We hope more children will get to take part because of this extra awareness
Congratulations 🥳
As a local project delivering @thelinkingnetwork.bsky.social Schools Linking programme we are also proud and excited today too!
As a local project delivering @thelinkingnetwork.bsky.social Schools Linking programme we are also proud and excited today too!
December 5, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Congratulations 🥳
As a local project delivering @thelinkingnetwork.bsky.social Schools Linking programme we are also proud and excited today too!
As a local project delivering @thelinkingnetwork.bsky.social Schools Linking programme we are also proud and excited today too!
We love delivering #SchoolsLinking programmes in #Leicester & #Leicestershire and are so excited to be recognised by @theguardian.com
as part of @thelinkingnetwork.bsky.social 🥳
as part of @thelinkingnetwork.bsky.social 🥳
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...
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?
www.theguardian.com
December 5, 2025 at 4:38 PM
We love delivering #SchoolsLinking programmes in #Leicester & #Leicestershire and are so excited to be recognised by @theguardian.com
as part of @thelinkingnetwork.bsky.social 🥳
as part of @thelinkingnetwork.bsky.social 🥳
Our recent event was amazing!
Thank you so much @eai-uk.bsky.social & www.islamophobia-awareness.org
Missed it?! No problem!
Watch the recording & access presenter slides & resource list ⤵️
Missing information allows #disinformation to spread so dangerously
www.projectfree.co.uk/past-online-...
Thank you so much @eai-uk.bsky.social & www.islamophobia-awareness.org
Missed it?! No problem!
Watch the recording & access presenter slides & resource list ⤵️
Missing information allows #disinformation to spread so dangerously
www.projectfree.co.uk/past-online-...
November 10, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Our recent event was amazing!
Thank you so much @eai-uk.bsky.social & www.islamophobia-awareness.org
Missed it?! No problem!
Watch the recording & access presenter slides & resource list ⤵️
Missing information allows #disinformation to spread so dangerously
www.projectfree.co.uk/past-online-...
Thank you so much @eai-uk.bsky.social & www.islamophobia-awareness.org
Missed it?! No problem!
Watch the recording & access presenter slides & resource list ⤵️
Missing information allows #disinformation to spread so dangerously
www.projectfree.co.uk/past-online-...
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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...
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...
November 7, 2025 at 12:26 PM
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...
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...
Our Year 6 Transition Toolkit is available for teachers looking to support pupils explore their thoughts about moving to secondary school.
It’s a collection of group, paired & individual activities that allow children to share their worries, wishes & wisdom
www.projectfree.co.uk/learning-eve...
It’s a collection of group, paired & individual activities that allow children to share their worries, wishes & wisdom
www.projectfree.co.uk/learning-eve...
October 12, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Our Year 6 Transition Toolkit is available for teachers looking to support pupils explore their thoughts about moving to secondary school.
It’s a collection of group, paired & individual activities that allow children to share their worries, wishes & wisdom
www.projectfree.co.uk/learning-eve...
It’s a collection of group, paired & individual activities that allow children to share their worries, wishes & wisdom
www.projectfree.co.uk/learning-eve...
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This is not an England problem only. Here in Scotland despite the rise in hate crimes & presence of the far right, many schools still are not acknowledging it let alone offering support to learners that are feeling anxious & scared.
That's not good enough.
www.voice-online.co.uk/news/uk-news...
That's not good enough.
www.voice-online.co.uk/news/uk-news...
‘We don’t feel safe’: equity still missing for Black pupils in Britain’s schools, report warns - Voice Online
The lived-experiences of Black students differs majorly from equity statements in schools across Lambeth and Southwark
www.voice-online.co.uk
October 10, 2025 at 7:04 AM
This is not an England problem only. Here in Scotland despite the rise in hate crimes & presence of the far right, many schools still are not acknowledging it let alone offering support to learners that are feeling anxious & scared.
That's not good enough.
www.voice-online.co.uk/news/uk-news...
That's not good enough.
www.voice-online.co.uk/news/uk-news...
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Project FREE’s recent online event “Education as Resistance” was an opportunity for educators to explore how to resist traditional teaching practices, ditch deficit thinking, develop anti-racist practice, & build learner-led, collaborative spaces centring unconditional support & care.
October 10, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Project FREE’s recent online event “Education as Resistance” was an opportunity for educators to explore how to resist traditional teaching practices, ditch deficit thinking, develop anti-racist practice, & build learner-led, collaborative spaces centring unconditional support & care.
📣 FREE online event for educators with Educate Against Islamophobia & Islamophobia Awareness Month
The theme is Flip the Script & change the narrative around Muslims in the UK
Register & SAVE THE DATE
A 10 min break for Maghrib (sunset) prayers is scheduled for 4.45pm
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The theme is Flip the Script & change the narrative around Muslims in the UK
Register & SAVE THE DATE
A 10 min break for Maghrib (sunset) prayers is scheduled for 4.45pm
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
October 2, 2025 at 4:40 PM
📣 FREE online event for educators with Educate Against Islamophobia & Islamophobia Awareness Month
The theme is Flip the Script & change the narrative around Muslims in the UK
Register & SAVE THE DATE
A 10 min break for Maghrib (sunset) prayers is scheduled for 4.45pm
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
The theme is Flip the Script & change the narrative around Muslims in the UK
Register & SAVE THE DATE
A 10 min break for Maghrib (sunset) prayers is scheduled for 4.45pm
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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As an educator what is your most important priority?
I’m looking to connect with educators globally who might be interested in attending my next FREE event - #Education As #Resistance
@zinnedproject.bsky.social
@edusky.bsky.social
@bameednetwork.bsky.social
www.projectfree.co.uk/learning-eve...
I’m looking to connect with educators globally who might be interested in attending my next FREE event - #Education As #Resistance
@zinnedproject.bsky.social
@edusky.bsky.social
@bameednetwork.bsky.social
www.projectfree.co.uk/learning-eve...
July 2, 2025 at 2:41 PM
As an educator what is your most important priority?
I’m looking to connect with educators globally who might be interested in attending my next FREE event - #Education As #Resistance
@zinnedproject.bsky.social
@edusky.bsky.social
@bameednetwork.bsky.social
www.projectfree.co.uk/learning-eve...
I’m looking to connect with educators globally who might be interested in attending my next FREE event - #Education As #Resistance
@zinnedproject.bsky.social
@edusky.bsky.social
@bameednetwork.bsky.social
www.projectfree.co.uk/learning-eve...
The #Leicester Year 6 Forum was a huge success- pupils from different primary schools came together to explore the shared journey they're soon embarking on to secondary school
A Transition Toolkit will soon be available for all Leicester primaries but our video is ready now
youtu.be/XhHtNddf-Ws
A Transition Toolkit will soon be available for all Leicester primaries but our video is ready now
youtu.be/XhHtNddf-Ws
The Leicester Year 6 Forum : Our Shared Journey
YouTube video by Project FREE- Connecting Communities C.I.C
youtu.be
June 25, 2025 at 4:24 PM
The #Leicester Year 6 Forum was a huge success- pupils from different primary schools came together to explore the shared journey they're soon embarking on to secondary school
A Transition Toolkit will soon be available for all Leicester primaries but our video is ready now
youtu.be/XhHtNddf-Ws
A Transition Toolkit will soon be available for all Leicester primaries but our video is ready now
youtu.be/XhHtNddf-Ws
Thank you to all the #Leicester #Leicestershire schools who joined this today!
Across our 2 live lessons today 54 classes of children from all over England took part to celebrate #SchoolsLinking Celebration Week 2025 #SLCW
We looked back over our year and had a special guest appearance from author Jayneen Sanders
Find out more here
thelinkingnetwork.org.uk/recruitment-...
We looked back over our year and had a special guest appearance from author Jayneen Sanders
Find out more here
thelinkingnetwork.org.uk/recruitment-...
June 24, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Thank you to all the #Leicester #Leicestershire schools who joined this today!
If you’re just starting out in teaching #ECT or are looking to begin the next academic year with a renewed sense of #resistance to current teaching philosophies, then pls join us on Sept 17th at 4pm UK time
Previous events are available to check out here
www.projectfree.co.uk/learning-eve...
Previous events are available to check out here
www.projectfree.co.uk/learning-eve...
Learning Events — Project FREE
www.projectfree.co.uk
June 22, 2025 at 7:58 AM
If you’re just starting out in teaching #ECT or are looking to begin the next academic year with a renewed sense of #resistance to current teaching philosophies, then pls join us on Sept 17th at 4pm UK time
Previous events are available to check out here
www.projectfree.co.uk/learning-eve...
Previous events are available to check out here
www.projectfree.co.uk/learning-eve...
“Education as Resistance” - FREE online event- an opportunity for educators to explore alternatives to traditional teaching practices & enhance their personal & professional development.
Sign up & save the date - a Zoom link will follow nearer the time
1/2 🧵
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Sign up & save the date - a Zoom link will follow nearer the time
1/2 🧵
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June 22, 2025 at 7:58 AM
“Education as Resistance” - FREE online event- an opportunity for educators to explore alternatives to traditional teaching practices & enhance their personal & professional development.
Sign up & save the date - a Zoom link will follow nearer the time
1/2 🧵
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Sign up & save the date - a Zoom link will follow nearer the time
1/2 🧵
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
By the end of the visit the 'them' and 'us' had become WE!
Want to know more about this programme and how to join us?
#Leicester #Edusky
Please visit
projectfree.co.uk/linking-proj... and
thelinkingnetwork.org.uk/school-linki...
Want to know more about this programme and how to join us?
#Leicester #Edusky
Please visit
projectfree.co.uk/linking-proj... and
thelinkingnetwork.org.uk/school-linki...
June 21, 2025 at 7:30 PM
By the end of the visit the 'them' and 'us' had become WE!
Want to know more about this programme and how to join us?
#Leicester #Edusky
Please visit
projectfree.co.uk/linking-proj... and
thelinkingnetwork.org.uk/school-linki...
Want to know more about this programme and how to join us?
#Leicester #Edusky
Please visit
projectfree.co.uk/linking-proj... and
thelinkingnetwork.org.uk/school-linki...
As we approach #SchoolsLinking Celebration Week it's great to see how some of our classes have been spending their class visits - thank you Shaftesbury & Market Harborough for your pics!
Through fun activities the two classes of children got to know each other better & friendships quickly formed.
Through fun activities the two classes of children got to know each other better & friendships quickly formed.
June 21, 2025 at 7:30 PM
As we approach #SchoolsLinking Celebration Week it's great to see how some of our classes have been spending their class visits - thank you Shaftesbury & Market Harborough for your pics!
Through fun activities the two classes of children got to know each other better & friendships quickly formed.
Through fun activities the two classes of children got to know each other better & friendships quickly formed.
We have primary and secondary #SchoolsLinking programmes
Find out more here
www.projectfree.co.uk/linking-proj...
Find out more here
www.projectfree.co.uk/linking-proj...
Linking Projects — Project FREE
www.projectfree.co.uk
April 24, 2025 at 12:25 PM
We have primary and secondary #SchoolsLinking programmes
Find out more here
www.projectfree.co.uk/linking-proj...
Find out more here
www.projectfree.co.uk/linking-proj...
If you work in a school in #Leicester or #Leicestershire contact us for details on how to get involved- it’s all completely free!
Why would you not take part?!
Why would you not take part?!
Could your school benefit from #SchoolsLinking?
Find out more about our nationally available programme for Primary schools in this short video
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Find out more about our nationally available programme for Primary schools in this short video
vimeo.com/842769487
Primary Schools Linking Opportunity (2025)
This is "Primary Schools Linking Opportunity (2025)" by The Linking Network on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.
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April 24, 2025 at 12:23 PM
If you work in a school in #Leicester or #Leicestershire contact us for details on how to get involved- it’s all completely free!
Why would you not take part?!
Why would you not take part?!