Roots of Empathy in Scotland Print

Launched in 2010-2011, Roots of Empathy has already reached almost 3,000 Scottish children.



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Scottish children around the green blanket with their
'Tiny Teacher.'		   "In taking an early intervention approach to reducing aggression and bullying in schools and increasing positive behaviour, [Roots of Empathy] fits well with the Scottish Government’s overall vision for the early years.”
  - Angela Constance, Former Minister for
Children and Young People,
Scottish Government
















 

 

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What can Roots of Empathy teach the world?
"Roots of Empathy can teach the world to love
and care for everyone."
  • The Scottish government, through their Early Years Action Fund, supports the delivery of Roots of Empathy programs to half of all Scottish local authorities.

  • In Autumn 2012, Scotland will be the first European region to introduce Seeds of Empathy.

  • Roots of Empathy is implemented in intentionally-selected Scottish schools in resource-poor areas, in schools with the highest level of children requiring additional academic support, and/or schools that report problems with bullying or aggressive behaviour.

  • Roots of Empathy programs are supported in Scotland by:
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