Who we are
HEC Global Learning Centre, based in London, promotes the values, aims and principles of global learning through all areas of education.
HEC is part of the National Consortium of Development Education Centres (DECs) and a partner of Local4Global, the regional group of DECs in London and the South East.
Working globally: HEC works in partnership with schools, Local Authorities, Initial Teacher Education institutions, Development NGOs and other organisations. Leading for London on the DFID (Department for International Development) global learning strategy, HEC launched the London Global Teacher Network at the British Museum and is developing a model for schools of Learning in a Global Context.
HEC works closely with Think Global (formally the Development Education Association), DERC (the Development Education Research Centre based at the Institute of Education) and national sustainability and linking networks including SEEd (Sustainability and Environmental Education), Sustainable Schools Forum and Global Schools Partnership.
Global Footprints is the main website of the Global Learning Centre.
Working locally: HEC Global Learning Centre works closely with schools in Tower Hamlets through the Schools Library Service. HEC provides global learning resources including a series of leaflets, global boxes and Storytents on the themes of environment, homes, journeys, play and waste in addition to the Bengal box and tent.
HEC works with pupils and young people on a range of student voice and participation projects many of which are highlighted on the East End Talking website.
HEC developed the East End Talking website with children and teachers, to enable primary pupils in Tower Hamlets to create and present their work to share with other children and to learn about being active young citizens.
To find out what HEC has been doing click here to read about recent projects featured on this site or look at the HEC Newsletters.
