The Olive Branch Community

The Olive Branch Community is SNS’s network for schools committed to fostering understanding, empathy, and constructive dialogue among their students. It brings together schools that actively engage with difficult social, political, and ethical issues, encouraging young people to explore multiple perspectives, challenge assumptions respectfully, and contribute positively to their communities.

Sign up for Olive Branch
Teacher assisting a diverse group of students working on tablets and writing at a classroom table.
Handwritten text on bright blue background asking, 'Can education end prejudice?'
Schools that join the Olive Branch Community gain access to a structured programme of support, which includes practical resources, training, and guidance for embedding conflict resolution, social and emotional learning, and active citizenship into their curriculum. The programme provides a clear framework for schools to track progress, showcase their achievements, and demonstrate leadership in creating inclusive, thoughtful, and resilient learning environments.

Meet the some of the peace builders who role model conflict resolution in schools

Schools that participate in the Olive Branch Community earn official recognition from SNS, which can be shared with students, parents, Ofsted and the wider community.

We warmly invite schools to sign up and join a growing network of educators committed to preparing young people to navigate a complex and often divided world with empathy, courage, and critical thinking. By participating, schools help shape the next generation of thoughtful, compassionate citizens while receiving practical support to embed these values into everyday school life.

Sign up today and take the first step toward becoming an SNS Olive Branch School—where dialogue, understanding, and moral courage flourish.

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