Peace Education can equip children and young people with the knowledge, skills and dispositions to take action that will make a difference in their own lives, their communities and the wider world.
The activities provided here can help young people and those who work with them to acquire a range of conflict resolution skills and help promote Coventry as the City of Peace and Reconciliation.
- Aid the teaching of peace education to children and young people, whether via the formal curriculum or through community and youth-based projects
- Help children and young people develop their understanding of citizenship and democracy
- Develop active learning in communication, interpersonal, and critical and creative thinking skills
The Orchard in the curriculum
Practical ideas for using the Peace Orchard for curriculum activities across 14 subjects — from English and Science to SEND, Drama and Behaviour support.
Peace in the curriculum
How peace education connects to subjects across the school curriculum — from history and RE to English, art and science.
Coventry: City of Peace and Reconciliation
Coventry's unique history as a city rebuilt from the ashes of war, and its ongoing role as a global symbol of peace and reconciliation.
Conflict resolution
Practical activities and frameworks to help young people understand conflict, develop empathy and build skills for peaceful resolution.
Developing inner peace
Approaches to mindfulness, reflection and emotional wellbeing — helping young people find calm and build resilience from within.
Remember & commemorate
Resources to support remembrance and commemoration — exploring the significance of D-Day, the Battle of Normandy, and the legacy of those who served.
Peace museums
A guide to peace museums in the UK and internationally — places dedicated to telling the stories of conflict, reconciliation and hope.
Films by school students
Short films made by young people exploring themes of peace, remembrance and community — created as part of school visits to the Orchard.