Rachel Salmon

International Opportunities for Schools @britishcouncil Passionate about language learning, international ed & partnerships. Proud Trustee @af_leeds
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[Rachel Salmon @RachelAnneYoung]

This is packed full of fabulous activities to explore Ukrainian culture and language! 🇺🇦

[British Council Schools @Schools_British]

🇺🇦 Bring the richness of Ukraine’s language and culture into your classroom.

Our Ukrainian language and culture education pack is designed for pupils aged 9-13 and includes ready-to-use lesson plans, activities, and teaching materials that you can weave into cross-curricular projects.

📥 Download now: https://t.co/2IP5EOvc7P

#Ukraineculturepack #EducationResource #UKUkraineschools

[British Council Schools @Schools_British]

Over 150,000 students took part in Learning Sectors, inspired by Formula 1 last year. Now the programme is back and even better!

Join schools across the UK and Spain as pupils collaborate on real-world STEM challenges, while building communication skills and confidence in speaking.

Places are limited. Apply now! https://t.co/t8QbMcVoIw

[British Council Schools @Schools_British]

What an amazing experience for our UK winners! We are so excited that Learning Sectors supported by Formula 1 is back and building on a hugely successful first year. Apply now!
https://t.co/GVKUF6eS0W @F1Media

[British Council Schools @Schools_British]

Funded by the UK Government, the UK-Ukraine School Partnerships programme helps schools in the UK and Ukraine build lasting partnerships and use reading to boost pupils’ confidence and wellbeing. 📚🌍

Since 2025, this programme has connected 130 schools across the UK and Ukraine — helping more than 23,000 young people discover each other’s cultures and build a lasting love of reading. We’re delighted that the programme has now been extended for a further three years, supporting an additional 300 school partnerships between the two countries.

Watch the video to learn more about our partnership journey: https://t.co/KWVhZugGjI

#UKUkraineSchools @educationgovuk @Literacy_Trust

[Rachel Salmon @RachelAnneYoung]

@YWHelp Sent. Awaiting your reply, thank you

[Rachel Salmon @RachelAnneYoung]

@YWHelp DAY 24 of my elderly mum waiting for someone to assess the water that's bubbling out of a drain in her garden and flooding the ground. Numerous promises that someone is coming. Even the complaints team promised someone would be there today. She waited in all day. Again.

[British Council Schools @Schools_British]

What is the point of the Commonwealth? We're excited to celebrate the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow this summer. Our new classroom pack helps you discuss the values of the games and the commonwealth with your pupils. Download now: https://t.co/35h7NQ0IEp

@YouthSportTrust
#SchoolsConnect
#Glasgow2026

[British Council Schools @Schools_British]

Start your school’s International School Award journey today with just one activity 🌍 It’s easy to get started with the simple application process and free expert support. Apply today: https://t.co/VZfvgpuQUg

[National Literacy Trust @Literacy_Trust]

Calling all teachers!

The Queen’s Commonwealth Writing Competition 2026, proudly supported by our Patron, Her Majesty The Queen, is now open.

This year’s theme: Common Ground: Better Together
Free to enter for under‑18s
Deadline: 30 April

More info: https://t.co/dOih572KCE

[British Council @BritishCouncil]

Learning Sectors is growing!

After a successful first year reaching over 150,000 students, Learning Sectors, supported by Formula 1®, is continuing for another two years, inspiring the next generation in STEM, media and beyond.

#LearningSectors @F1Media

[F1 Media @F1Media]

Following a hugely successful pilot year that reached over 150,000 young people across the UK, India, Brazil and South Africa, Formula 1® is extending its collaboration with the @BritishCouncil for a further two years to deliver the F1-inspired education programme, Learning Sectors.

The expanded initiative will now reach F1 host nations China, Spain and Mexico, and is set to engage nearly 250,000 students in more than 1,000 schools throughout the programme.

For more information, read here: https://t.co/LcquLUw9th

[British Council Schools @Schools_British]

Things are hotting up for #CommonwealthGames in #Glasgow2026! Lots of fabulous resources for schools. Look our for our new Commonwealth Games classroom pack, available from April.

https://t.co/LY1t5ZcChP

[Scott McDonald @McDonaldScott_]

Inspiring to see our work in #LearningSectors, our international #STEM programme supported by @F1. 🏎️ Young students from India and the UK collaborating to solve real-world challenges, building creativity, teamwork and innovation for the future. 🌍

[British Council Schools @Schools_British]

We’re delighted to be at #LW2026. Are you here too? Pop by to visit our stand and find out how the British Council can help you bring the world into your classroom.

@ALL4language
#edutwitter #mfltwitterati

[Bridget Phillipson @bphillipsonMP]

Happy @WorldBookDayUK 📖

Today is about more than fancy dress, it's about unlocking both the joy and power of reading.

This year it's extra special, because the government is backing the National Year of Reading. Learn more here: https://t.co/ONDlXPFiqC.

[Scott McDonald @McDonaldScott_]

The British Council India team recently welcomed the UK’s Deputy Prime Minister, David Lammy. He visited our Delhi office to inaugurate the UK Education Hub, which will deliver the education priorities of the UK and India.
He also met with students from our international Learning Sectors programme, a British Council programme supported by Formula 1. #LearningSectors encourages young people to develop knowledge, skills and passion for a career in #STEM.
@inBritish

[British Council Schools @Schools_British]

⏳ Final call to UK schools! Applications for the UK-Ukraine School Partnerships programme close on 2 March.

We connect you with a partner school in Ukraine to explore the joy of reading together. 📚🌍 Help pupils discover new cultures and build lasting international friendships through a shared love of reading.

👉 Don’t miss out — apply now. https://t.co/9l4kUfH2yy

#UKUkraineSchools #schoolpartnership #readingforpleasure

[British Council in India @inBritish]

✨🔬UK Deputy PM @DavidLammy met students and teachers showcasing innovative #LearningSectors projects, an international #STEM programme by the British Council, supported by @F1. Over 20,000 students across 22 states have connected with UK classrooms to learn together.

[Rachel Salmon @RachelAnneYoung]

@inBritish @DavidLammy @Schools_British

[Scott McDonald @McDonaldScott_]

Our International School Awards celebrate schools' efforts to include international work as part of their curriculum. The programme supports schools in fostering an international ethos throughout their school and embedding it within the curriculum.
We welcomed teachers and pupils from schools across the UK to receive their awards at Westminster, kindly hosted by @Uma_Kumaran MP, who is the local MP for our HQ in Stratford. We were also joined by around 30 MPs who took the time to congratulate schools from their constituencies.
Well done to all the successful schools.
📸 Pupils from @CFGSchool.

[British Council Schools @Schools_British]

Interested in starting an international partnership? There's lots of benefits for your students:

👩🏻‍🤝‍🧑🏾 Learning from people, not just books
🌎 Exploring different cultures
💪 Developing student confidence

Find out more:https://t.co/rnJ4bDKTKi

#SchoolsConnect
#edutwitter #mfltwitterati