Building Synergy - Session 1: An Introduction to Community Use of Schools (CUOS)

These sessions are suitable for Principals and staff with remit for community links.

AIMS:

This two-session series offers schools an opportunity to explore how CUOS can impact children’s learning and school improvement.

After completion of the two sessions schools will be given access to an online portal of information, resources, case studies and a network of contacts to enable them to apply the learning from the sessions.

STRUCTURE/CONTENT:

This session will explore the nature of CUOS: Community Sharing, Curriculum Enrichment, Community Partnership & Community Planning.

The rationale for CUOS will be examined and illustrated from schools and their communities.

Participants will be provided with resources to inform and enthuse members of their school community on the worthwhileness of CUOS.