Peace education from Quakers in Britain
@peaceedu.quaker.org.uk
Working to spread peace education in Britain so that everyone can learn how to be a peacebuilder and live in a culture of peace and nonviolence
Reposting ≠ Endorsing | www.quaker.org.uk/peace-education
Quakers in Britain, Friends House, NW1 2BJ
Reposting ≠ Endorsing | www.quaker.org.uk/peace-education
Quakers in Britain, Friends House, NW1 2BJ
We want to say a big thank you to Sara Hagel who is standing down as director of Peacemakers after nearly two decades guiding this Quaker founded project to live adventurously and grow peace education in the West Midlands and now nationally! Thanks Sara!
December 5, 2025 at 5:53 PM
We want to say a big thank you to Sara Hagel who is standing down as director of Peacemakers after nearly two decades guiding this Quaker founded project to live adventurously and grow peace education in the West Midlands and now nationally! Thanks Sara!
Come and work with us to develop Peer Mediation!
For details of how to apply, go to www.quaker.org.uk/jobs
To arrange an informal discussion of the role, please email peaceedu@quaker.org.uk
For details of how to apply, go to www.quaker.org.uk/jobs
To arrange an informal discussion of the role, please email peaceedu@quaker.org.uk
November 4, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Come and work with us to develop Peer Mediation!
For details of how to apply, go to www.quaker.org.uk/jobs
To arrange an informal discussion of the role, please email peaceedu@quaker.org.uk
For details of how to apply, go to www.quaker.org.uk/jobs
To arrange an informal discussion of the role, please email peaceedu@quaker.org.uk
Feedback from a recently trained Peer Mediator "I started to realise that other people have a different point of view and that I can learn to view from another’s perspective"
Come and learn how to train Peer Mediators 7- 9 Oct in Leeds
peermediationtttleedsoct25.eventbrite.co.uk
Come and learn how to train Peer Mediators 7- 9 Oct in Leeds
peermediationtttleedsoct25.eventbrite.co.uk
September 17, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Feedback from a recently trained Peer Mediator "I started to realise that other people have a different point of view and that I can learn to view from another’s perspective"
Come and learn how to train Peer Mediators 7- 9 Oct in Leeds
peermediationtttleedsoct25.eventbrite.co.uk
Come and learn how to train Peer Mediators 7- 9 Oct in Leeds
peermediationtttleedsoct25.eventbrite.co.uk
Great to be in Northern Ireland this week connecting with schools embracing relational practice. Thanks to
the peer mentors at St Patrick’s college who shared with us about their work
the peer mentors at St Patrick’s college who shared with us about their work
September 17, 2025 at 6:21 AM
Great to be in Northern Ireland this week connecting with schools embracing relational practice. Thanks to
the peer mentors at St Patrick’s college who shared with us about their work
the peer mentors at St Patrick’s college who shared with us about their work
With International Peace Day on 21 September, find your next peace education lesson in Teach Peace from the Peace Education Network - great lessons for primary or secondary school from dozens of organisations via @tesmagazine.bsky.social Resources www.tes.com/teaching-res... #edusky #lessons
September 14, 2025 at 5:01 PM
With International Peace Day on 21 September, find your next peace education lesson in Teach Peace from the Peace Education Network - great lessons for primary or secondary school from dozens of organisations via @tesmagazine.bsky.social Resources www.tes.com/teaching-res... #edusky #lessons
Sad to say goodbye to our colleague Ellis after 11 years working for Quakers in Britain. Grateful for all he's done for us and the peace education movement. Wishing him well for the future.
September 12, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Sad to say goodbye to our colleague Ellis after 11 years working for Quakers in Britain. Grateful for all he's done for us and the peace education movement. Wishing him well for the future.
Come and learn the skills of training Peer Mediators next month in Leeds
www.eventbrite.com/e/1459590918...
www.eventbrite.com/e/1459590918...
September 11, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Come and learn the skills of training Peer Mediators next month in Leeds
www.eventbrite.com/e/1459590918...
www.eventbrite.com/e/1459590918...
Thanks to such as lovely group of teachers joining us for Ellis's last training!
September 6, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Thanks to such as lovely group of teachers joining us for Ellis's last training!
We're in Glasgow with @eisunion.bsky.social for some training on conflict and restorative approaches with Scottish teachers. Very dedicated coming out on a Saturday!!
September 6, 2025 at 8:46 AM
We're in Glasgow with @eisunion.bsky.social for some training on conflict and restorative approaches with Scottish teachers. Very dedicated coming out on a Saturday!!
Could you train children to be peacemakers? Then book to join our Peer Mediation Train the Trainer, Leeds | Tue 7 – Thu 9 Oct 2025
Learn the essentials of mediation and how to equip children for conflict resolution in schools
#edusky #backtoschool
peermediationtttleedsoct25.eventbrite.co.uk
Learn the essentials of mediation and how to equip children for conflict resolution in schools
#edusky #backtoschool
peermediationtttleedsoct25.eventbrite.co.uk
August 29, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Could you train children to be peacemakers? Then book to join our Peer Mediation Train the Trainer, Leeds | Tue 7 – Thu 9 Oct 2025
Learn the essentials of mediation and how to equip children for conflict resolution in schools
#edusky #backtoschool
peermediationtttleedsoct25.eventbrite.co.uk
Learn the essentials of mediation and how to equip children for conflict resolution in schools
#edusky #backtoschool
peermediationtttleedsoct25.eventbrite.co.uk
International Peace Day is coming up on 21 Sept.
Get ready with the Peace Week pack, full of resources and ideas for schools! Whether you have half an hour or a week, plan something special to help children be the peacebuilders we need!
#humanrights #edusky #edchat #citizenship #peace #peaceday
Get ready with the Peace Week pack, full of resources and ideas for schools! Whether you have half an hour or a week, plan something special to help children be the peacebuilders we need!
#humanrights #edusky #edchat #citizenship #peace #peaceday
August 26, 2025 at 2:27 PM
International Peace Day is coming up on 21 Sept.
Get ready with the Peace Week pack, full of resources and ideas for schools! Whether you have half an hour or a week, plan something special to help children be the peacebuilders we need!
#humanrights #edusky #edchat #citizenship #peace #peaceday
Get ready with the Peace Week pack, full of resources and ideas for schools! Whether you have half an hour or a week, plan something special to help children be the peacebuilders we need!
#humanrights #edusky #edchat #citizenship #peace #peaceday
Find great education resources online or in the Quaker bookshop, including:
Teach Peace (pri or sec) from the Peace Education Network
Conscience (pri) & Conviction (sec) on WWI
Peace Week (whole school)
Fly Kites Not Drones
Razor Wire & Olive Branches - Israel & Palestine
www.quaker.org.uk/teaching
Teach Peace (pri or sec) from the Peace Education Network
Conscience (pri) & Conviction (sec) on WWI
Peace Week (whole school)
Fly Kites Not Drones
Razor Wire & Olive Branches - Israel & Palestine
www.quaker.org.uk/teaching
August 18, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Find great education resources online or in the Quaker bookshop, including:
Teach Peace (pri or sec) from the Peace Education Network
Conscience (pri) & Conviction (sec) on WWI
Peace Week (whole school)
Fly Kites Not Drones
Razor Wire & Olive Branches - Israel & Palestine
www.quaker.org.uk/teaching
Teach Peace (pri or sec) from the Peace Education Network
Conscience (pri) & Conviction (sec) on WWI
Peace Week (whole school)
Fly Kites Not Drones
Razor Wire & Olive Branches - Israel & Palestine
www.quaker.org.uk/teaching
🚨 Teacher training alert!
Strengthen your knowledge and practice of conflict resolution and restorative approaches
We're delighted to be teaming up with @eisunion.bsky.social
Saturday 6 Sep (free to EIS members!)
It books up fast with a waiting list so don't wait!
#edusky #backtoschool #cpd
Strengthen your knowledge and practice of conflict resolution and restorative approaches
We're delighted to be teaming up with @eisunion.bsky.social
Saturday 6 Sep (free to EIS members!)
It books up fast with a waiting list so don't wait!
#edusky #backtoschool #cpd
August 18, 2025 at 3:37 PM
🚨 Teacher training alert!
Strengthen your knowledge and practice of conflict resolution and restorative approaches
We're delighted to be teaming up with @eisunion.bsky.social
Saturday 6 Sep (free to EIS members!)
It books up fast with a waiting list so don't wait!
#edusky #backtoschool #cpd
Strengthen your knowledge and practice of conflict resolution and restorative approaches
We're delighted to be teaming up with @eisunion.bsky.social
Saturday 6 Sep (free to EIS members!)
It books up fast with a waiting list so don't wait!
#edusky #backtoschool #cpd
Plus teachers can reflect on their responsibilities to young people targeted for recruitment with our booklet, Responding to military engagement in schools www.quaker.org.uk/documents/re...
August 14, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Plus teachers can reflect on their responsibilities to young people targeted for recruitment with our booklet, Responding to military engagement in schools www.quaker.org.uk/documents/re...
One in three British army recruits leave before they finish training.
Before you sign up, learn why that could be...
www.beforeyousignup.info
Before you sign up, learn why that could be...
www.beforeyousignup.info
August 14, 2025 at 4:40 PM
One in three British army recruits leave before they finish training.
Before you sign up, learn why that could be...
www.beforeyousignup.info
Before you sign up, learn why that could be...
www.beforeyousignup.info
Welcome back, Scotland's schools this week!
We'll be work with colleagues to support teachers and learners to build a culture of peace & nonviolence
@eisunion.bsky.social
@scotmediation.bsky.social @peermediation.bsky.social
SIDA @wosdec.bsky.social @scotdec.bsky.social
Peace Education Scotland
We'll be work with colleagues to support teachers and learners to build a culture of peace & nonviolence
@eisunion.bsky.social
@scotmediation.bsky.social @peermediation.bsky.social
SIDA @wosdec.bsky.social @scotdec.bsky.social
Peace Education Scotland
August 13, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Welcome back, Scotland's schools this week!
We'll be work with colleagues to support teachers and learners to build a culture of peace & nonviolence
@eisunion.bsky.social
@scotmediation.bsky.social @peermediation.bsky.social
SIDA @wosdec.bsky.social @scotdec.bsky.social
Peace Education Scotland
We'll be work with colleagues to support teachers and learners to build a culture of peace & nonviolence
@eisunion.bsky.social
@scotmediation.bsky.social @peermediation.bsky.social
SIDA @wosdec.bsky.social @scotdec.bsky.social
Peace Education Scotland
Armed Forces recruiters ramp up advertising and outreach during school results season to target young people.
BEFORE YOU SIGN UP, check the key info about joining the army and your rights.
What do soldiers say about the army? What’s training like? What about racism?
beforeyousignup.info
BEFORE YOU SIGN UP, check the key info about joining the army and your rights.
What do soldiers say about the army? What’s training like? What about racism?
beforeyousignup.info
August 13, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Armed Forces recruiters ramp up advertising and outreach during school results season to target young people.
BEFORE YOU SIGN UP, check the key info about joining the army and your rights.
What do soldiers say about the army? What’s training like? What about racism?
beforeyousignup.info
BEFORE YOU SIGN UP, check the key info about joining the army and your rights.
What do soldiers say about the army? What’s training like? What about racism?
beforeyousignup.info
How many nukes are there?
Every point of this map represents one of the 12,000+ nuclear warheads in the world today- 1 ever 200 miles or so across the land surface of the Earth. Each could annihilate a city.
#HiroshimaDay #NoMoreHiroshimas | Visualise it with this prezi prezi.com/view/e7do1HT...
Every point of this map represents one of the 12,000+ nuclear warheads in the world today- 1 ever 200 miles or so across the land surface of the Earth. Each could annihilate a city.
#HiroshimaDay #NoMoreHiroshimas | Visualise it with this prezi prezi.com/view/e7do1HT...
August 6, 2025 at 7:59 AM
How many nukes are there?
Every point of this map represents one of the 12,000+ nuclear warheads in the world today- 1 ever 200 miles or so across the land surface of the Earth. Each could annihilate a city.
#HiroshimaDay #NoMoreHiroshimas | Visualise it with this prezi prezi.com/view/e7do1HT...
Every point of this map represents one of the 12,000+ nuclear warheads in the world today- 1 ever 200 miles or so across the land surface of the Earth. Each could annihilate a city.
#HiroshimaDay #NoMoreHiroshimas | Visualise it with this prezi prezi.com/view/e7do1HT...
It's 8:15, and that's the time it's always been...
Setsuko Thurlow, tireless campaigner for the nuclear ban, graphically describes the morning of 6 August in Hiroshima in 1945.
Credit to WMD Awareness.
youtu.be/WVyWc0qdfuY?... #NoMoreHiroshimas
Setsuko Thurlow, tireless campaigner for the nuclear ban, graphically describes the morning of 6 August in Hiroshima in 1945.
Credit to WMD Awareness.
youtu.be/WVyWc0qdfuY?... #NoMoreHiroshimas
August 6, 2025 at 7:15 AM
It's 8:15, and that's the time it's always been...
Setsuko Thurlow, tireless campaigner for the nuclear ban, graphically describes the morning of 6 August in Hiroshima in 1945.
Credit to WMD Awareness.
youtu.be/WVyWc0qdfuY?... #NoMoreHiroshimas
Setsuko Thurlow, tireless campaigner for the nuclear ban, graphically describes the morning of 6 August in Hiroshima in 1945.
Credit to WMD Awareness.
youtu.be/WVyWc0qdfuY?... #NoMoreHiroshimas
Hello! Are you the John Simkin who worked with Peter Chrisp on this resource, Conscientious Objectors:1916 to the present day? (Found in Friends House today) @johnsimkin1945.bsky.social
August 4, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Hello! Are you the John Simkin who worked with Peter Chrisp on this resource, Conscientious Objectors:1916 to the present day? (Found in Friends House today) @johnsimkin1945.bsky.social
Antony Owen is an award-winning poet and patron of @cndpeaceed.bsky.social. His work offers urgent challenge as we look back on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in a world still dominated by nuclear weapons. Check out Post Atomic Glossaries at from the Quaker bookshop.
bookshop.quaker.org.uk/Post-Atomic-...
bookshop.quaker.org.uk/Post-Atomic-...
August 4, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Antony Owen is an award-winning poet and patron of @cndpeaceed.bsky.social. His work offers urgent challenge as we look back on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in a world still dominated by nuclear weapons. Check out Post Atomic Glossaries at from the Quaker bookshop.
bookshop.quaker.org.uk/Post-Atomic-...
bookshop.quaker.org.uk/Post-Atomic-...
Why is conflict resolution education important? We find this description really helpful. Listen to Tom Leimdorfer read this section of Quaker Faith and Practice, which he wrote with Sue Bowers in 1990.
Read it in full: qfp.quaker.org.uk/passage/24-54/
Read it in full: qfp.quaker.org.uk/passage/24-54/
July 31, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Why is conflict resolution education important? We find this description really helpful. Listen to Tom Leimdorfer read this section of Quaker Faith and Practice, which he wrote with Sue Bowers in 1990.
Read it in full: qfp.quaker.org.uk/passage/24-54/
Read it in full: qfp.quaker.org.uk/passage/24-54/
Conscience Alley is a class activity to engage everyone in ethical thought. 1 person walks between 2 sides of a Dilemma, hearing each person's best reason before deciding.
eg. Should Friar Laurence marry Romeo & Juliet?
Should schools ban phones?
Should Truman drop the bomb?
What would you ask?
eg. Should Friar Laurence marry Romeo & Juliet?
Should schools ban phones?
Should Truman drop the bomb?
What would you ask?
July 29, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Conscience Alley is a class activity to engage everyone in ethical thought. 1 person walks between 2 sides of a Dilemma, hearing each person's best reason before deciding.
eg. Should Friar Laurence marry Romeo & Juliet?
Should schools ban phones?
Should Truman drop the bomb?
What would you ask?
eg. Should Friar Laurence marry Romeo & Juliet?
Should schools ban phones?
Should Truman drop the bomb?
What would you ask?
We quote @monishabajaj.bsky.social a LOT in our teacher training, encouraging educators to engage with their own positionality and relationship to power and systems of violence
July 25, 2025 at 4:35 PM
We quote @monishabajaj.bsky.social a LOT in our teacher training, encouraging educators to engage with their own positionality and relationship to power and systems of violence
"Peer mediation has given everyone a voice in our school." Mrs Shepherd as a headteacher highlights that peace takes time but builds empathy and kindness and a community where everyone is included. She's excited about year 6 mediators taking their skills to secondary schools.
July 11, 2025 at 9:47 AM
"Peer mediation has given everyone a voice in our school." Mrs Shepherd as a headteacher highlights that peace takes time but builds empathy and kindness and a community where everyone is included. She's excited about year 6 mediators taking their skills to secondary schools.