CPD Accredited Training Enquiry Form
The Education Team at The Vegan Society is delighted to offer CPD Accredited training for education staff nationwide in the UK. If you are keen to arrange this free training for your educational institution, kindly complete our enquiry form.
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A little bit about our Education Officer, Laura Chepner
Laura’s journey began with a degree in Primary Education, followed by a rewarding decade of teaching and a brief stint as an SENco (Special Educational Needs Coordinator). Not long after, Laura embarked on an exciting path, conceptualising vegan-inclusive teaching in an educational context and publishing ‘An Educator’s Guide for Vegan-Inclusive Teaching.’ She then became the UK’s pioneering vegan inclusion education specialist before joining The Vegan Society.
At The Vegan Society, Laura is dedicated to helping educators by creating valuable resources and facilitating CPD accredited training sessions, empowering them to seamlessly incorporate vegan inclusivity into their daily teaching practices.
Furthermore, she assists parents and guardians in advocating for vegan inclusion by collaboratively developing documents along with The Education Network. Laura is committed to making education more welcoming and inclusive for all, one step at a time!Â
Additionally, Laura also plays a crucial role in supporting vegan learners who claim to have been unfairly treated or discriminated against at any Key Stage within education, and acts as a bridge between these learners, their families and the educational institutions.Â
The BIG Vegan Inclusion Education Conference 2022
Members of The Vegan Society’s Educational Network, a dedicated group of vegan professionals, and members of the International Rights Network came together to address challenges in vegan-inclusive education. They shared their experiences as educators, parents, guardians, and learners, highlighting how equality and inclusiveness principles can be applied to vegans whose ethical views are protected by law.
We’re thrilled to report that our speakers from the education sector made this event truly special. You can find the full list of remarkable speakers on our speaker page.
Throughout the event, a wide range of topics were covered, including how traditional educational resources can be enhanced to promote compassion for nonhuman animals, the integration of vegan inclusivity in extracurricular activities and school trips, and the provision of vegan food and plant-based milks, among many others.
For more detailed information, be sure to download The BIG Veganism in Education Conference PDF. Thank you for being a part of this remarkable milestone in vegan-inclusive education!
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Resources
How can we help you?
Please visit our resources webpage to find our Guide for Educators and downloadable template letters to assist you in asking for vegan-inclusive practice in education.
If you have concerns prior to your child starting in a new Key Stage of their education
Worries about a future learning experience or learning environment
Your vegan school meal option, school menu and/or appropriate nutritious food
Chick/duck/butterfly hatching projects
School curriculum
Feeling unsafe or discrimination
Upcoming trips unsuitable for vegans
Teachers and educators require training on vegan inclusion
You are part of school staff and your vegan beliefs are not taken seriously
Information on your rights and legal requirement of your institution
You are a transitioning vegan learner/student and would like support
You are a vegan parent, vegan guardian or vegan family who require support
