The UK-Ukraine school partnerships programme: How can I get involved?
Schools across the UK and Ukraine are coming together in an exciting new partnership focused on sharing stories and promoting reading for pleasure. The programme, part of the 100-Year Partnership between the two countries, aims to create connections between school communities, and encourage learning about other cultures.
What is the programme?
The programme will start by pairing 50 schools across the whole of the UK with 50 Ukrainian schools for a year-long reading project. Students will be encouraged to share their favourite stories from their cultures.
How can I sign up?
Applications are open to all state-funded primary and secondary schools across the four nations in the UK, focused on students aged 7-14 years.
Schools can register their interest in January 2025, and the programme will launch in late spring 2025. The scheme particularly welcomes applications from:
- Schools without existing international partnerships
- Welsh, Gaelic and other language medium schools
- Special schools
- Pupil referral units
- Schools with students of Ukrainian heritage
Is it open to all schools in the UK?
Yes, all state funded primary and secondary schools in the UK can apply to take part. While the initial stage will be 50 schools, we hope to expand the programme in future years.
