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2. Community involvement in schools

Participation of community groups Number of resources (13)


# This session aims to develop students' understanding of the importance of parental involvement for refugee children's achievement.
# REDCo is a centre based at Warwick University funded by the European Commission Framework 6 Initiative. The centre targets mainly 14 –16 year olds and how teaching about religion in schools can promote dialogue and reduce conflict.
The approach to teaching determined by the Birmingham syllabus aims to show how religion can shape the lives of individuals and societies.
An Agreed Syllabus comprising learning model, schemes of work, lesson plans and resources for teaching about religion in schools.
A website from the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) that aims to helpteachers respond to the needs of children newly arrived from overseas.
Article on the history of Islamism which provides a critique of modern-day interpretations by adherents of this minority within Islam.
# Report examining the educational experience of Somali children at the end of all key stages in Lambeth schools.
National Refugee Integration Forum website guidance published by the Home Office, in partnership with the Department for Education.
Report providing information and guidance on the needs of Muslim pupils. Useful reference point for schools, governors and teachers.
# 30 minute Teachers’ TV programme looking at the problems that refugee children face in Britain and howschools in Birmingham have been responding to the challenges to help children settle in.
Report examining home-school links between refugee families and schools, drawing on research about Congolese and Somali refugees.
Report addressing the attainment of Pakistani and Kashmiri heritage and describes factors that can enhance success. Includes ITE activities.
A chapter offering a comprehensive analysis of the experience of Somali children in the education system and suggests ways of addressing their educational needs.