Work with other organisations
Code of Practice Statement: Find out about other organisations with similar aims, and work with them whenever we can.
SPECIAL DISTINCTION STANDARD: The Supplementary School works with a range (2-4) of partners from the statutory and voluntary sectors, and its staff and volunteers help to disseminate good practice in supplementary education.
You may wish to include:
- evidence of sharing good practice:
- minutes of LEA or network meetings
- photos, letters and/or publicity material
- newspaper articles or reports
- website with partners
- Partnership agreements (emails, letters, records of joint working).
Other resources
National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) - Collaboration has been suggested as one response to the recession, but voluntary and community organisations should ensure that they are exploring collaboration or merger from a position of strength. They should plan early, identify potential partners, and make informed decisions about whether and how to proceed with collaborative projects. For more information visit the NCVO website: www.ncvo-vol.org.uk/advice-support/collaborative-working
Our Languages - There are plenty of reasons for mainstream and complementary schools to work together in partnership. Both sectors share the common goal of educating the child. Working in partnership means that more can be achieved for the child’s education while gaining greater support from various groups within the community. For more information visit the Our Languages website: www.ourlanguages.org.uk/working