Schools Linking Network

SLN is a national charity which supports young people, schools and local authorities to explore identity, diversity, equality and community. Formally established in 2007, with the support of the then Department for Children, Schools and Families, and Pears Foundation, to work with schools and local authorities across England, SLN has a proven track record in creating and delivering quality resources and continuing professional development for head teachers, senior school leaders, classroom teachers and education practitioners. Prior to the establishment of SLN, successful pilot linking projects had been operating in Bradford since 2001 and in London since 2006. We work with around 20 local authorities, over individual schools and a growing number of non-governmental organisations. More than 100 local authority advisors and teachers have been trained and supported in developing and sustaining linking projects, which have engaged approximately children and young people countrywide. We offer comprehensive CPD training, quality resources and online support and advice for local authority advisors and teachers, as well as a range of tailored programmes for young people, including the SLN-Model United Nations events.