COVID, COP26 and Urban Schools
Examining the role of schools in urban communities
This event has now passed. Watch a recording of the discussion above.
This live online panel discussion explores what role schools should play in their urban communities. How have schools supported families and communities – beyond online learning – during COVID? And what are the lessons for how schools can contribute to wider goals, such as a cleaner and greener environment? The session looks at activities at different schools in Sheffield, London and Buenos Aires through discussion with two school leaders and a community representative. The discussion is followed by a Q&A with the online audience.
The Showcase
To accompany this event there is online showcase documenting the role of Arbourthorne Community Primary School in Sheffield before and during the ongoing pandemic.
Credits
Research
- Professor Beth Perry, Sheffield Urban Institute
The Panel
- Vanessa Langley, Headteacher at Arbourthorne Community Primary School
- Nicola Noble, Headteacher at Surrey Square Primary School
- Claudia Ces, Architect in Buenos Aires
- Dr Juan Kanai, Department of Geography
- Dr Alison Buxton, School of Education
Partners
- Arbourthorne Community Primary School
- An Even Better Arbourthorne
- CIVA
- Grow Theatre