Getting on Together

Getting on Together (GOT) consists out of four inter-locking programmes challenging extremism and promoting integration:

GOT Phase 1: Pilot funded by WAG: a) Challenges radical ideologies b) Respect & to tolerance for all.

• GOT Schools & colleges is a school/college-based intervention for Key Stages 3, 4 and 5 (11-19 year olds) complementing the National Curriculum. The programme is designed to assist teachers in addressing (controversial) issues relating specifically to Islamic radicalisation. DVD episodes x 5 and full teaching resources; bi-lingual (Welsh – English). It offers teachers possibilities for CPD (Continuous Professional Development) through a link with UWIC (University of Wales Institute). Inception – autumn 2008.
• GOT Community is an itinerant programme principally directed at key adult community figures, in conjunction with South Wales Police and Welsh Government. Inception – autumn 2009.

GOT Phase 2: Funded by Safer Capital/WAG: a)Challenges all extremism b) Promotes critical thinking

• GOT Youth & Community is a bespoke programme targeting youth and young adults in informal settings through NAOMIE. Workshops feature a new DVD on ‘Challenging Extremism’: Inception – May 2011. (Also attracting strong interest from multiple Service Providers. See GOT phase 2)

GOT Phase 3: Funded by the Home Office: Reinforces the true non-violent message of Islam.

• “Understanding Islam” takes the knowledge and understandings from Phase 1 and puts sensitive issues within easy reach of classroom teachers of RE, PSE and Welsh Baccalaureate through 20 filmed, taught, scenarios involving Cardiff students– spring 2014.

All four programmes have at their core the aim of challenging extremism and promoting integration by collaborating with local and regional authorities.

The objectives, differentiated according to the target audience, are:

• To counter intolerance and extremism through independent and critical thinking.
• To facilitate knowledge and understanding of the non-violent message of the Islamic faith.
• To reduce prejudice and discrimination between all cultures, faiths and creeds.
• To promote integrated and cohesive communities.

Contact details:

Project Director’s home address:
37 Afal Sur Pencoedtre, Barry
Wales CF63 1FX
United Kingdom

Barrie Phillips
Email: GOT.Project.1@gmail.com 
Tel: (+44) 07800711318