Welcome to the School Leaders Zone
Internationalism is increasingly being seen as a way to
move schools into the future. It makes a great focus for school
development with the DCSF International School Award as the
framework.
- It supports the five outcomes of Every Child
Matters
- It can improve the quality of learning
and teaching
- It can act as a framework for new
learning and teaching strategies such as through shared
collaborative projects
- It offers strong approaches to Student
Voice and Citizenship provision
- It enhances curricular provision
offering real learning experiences and involvement for
all
- It supports development in areas such
as Global Dimension, Community Cohesion, Diversity Agenda
and Skills
- It engages parents and the wider
community, including faith groups and cultural centres in UK towns
and cities
- It creates opportunities to involve,
share and celebrate with stakeholders, including Ofsted, through
the SEF
News for school leaders
DCSF International School Award on SEF
The award is mentioned by name in Section One of the 2007-8
SEF, as a 'signficant award that... constitutes a special feature
of the school'.
DCSF Global Gateway on New Secondary
Curriculum
QCA has named the DCSF Global Gateway as a means to deliver a
Global Dimension and Compelling Learning Experiences through
school partnerships.
Ofsted addresses international
dimension
Ofsted has produced some great guidance on how to include
international work in your SEF, requesting that schools which have
or are applying for the ISA should:
- evaluate the impact of their international work on children's
and young people's enjoyment, achievement and
development
- ensure that they promote understanding of the diversity of
multicultural Britain as well as internationalism and global
awareness.
Visit the Ofsted website to
view or download the
report.
School partnerships news
Partnering Middle East
The British Council UK-Middle East programme involves
Bahrain, Iraq, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), Kuwait, Oman, Qatar
and Yemen. Funding of £600 pa is available for ICT-based projects,
ages 11-14.
More>>>
Partnering Africa
DFID Global School Partnerships offer funding and support for
partnerships with Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean.
Free online training tool.
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Support for partnerships
Have you just made a school link? Funding for school
linking teacher visits is now available.
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Planning ahead? See the full list of British Council
international programmes for schools, with details of when to
apply.
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Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand
(you must be registered on the Gateway).
Partnering
Europe
Many teachers have heard of the
Comenius
programme, but don't know much about it.
More>>>
The international
dimension
We can send you a pack containing
guidance on which international programmes would suit your school,
and a short 8-page booklet for teachers on ideas for international
projects and activities.
Catch the new issue of
Learning World, the
free magazine about the international dimension in schools. Your
staffroom needs a copy. email
learningworld@britishcouncil.org
The Prime Minister's Global Fellowship is an opportunity for
UK school and college leavers (age 18+) to engage with
exciting international opportunities for their future.
Platform2 is a global volunteering experience for 18-25 year
olds in the UK who would not otherwise be able to afford to do it.
Platform2 is funded by the Department for International
Development and run by Christian Aid, Islamic Relief and BUNAC.