Comenius can strengthen relationships between staff as well as between pupils and teachers. Comenius builds links with the wider community too. One out of two partnerships has led to more parental involvement in school and to improved collaboration with local authorities.
Comenius activities make staff feel valued. The chance to spend time in another European country, studying, job shadowing or on a school partnership visit, means they also return to school refreshed, energised and more motivated. Teachers often bring fresh ideas back into the classroom too: 67 per cent of school leaders report that teaching staff have introduced improvements as a result of Comenius.
A unique feature of the programme is that training activities are open to all your staff. Classroom assistants, administration staff, caretakers and kitchen staff can take part too. Opportunities also cover all curriculum areas.
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Improves the quality of teaching and learning across your school |
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Improves self-confidence and motivation among both staff and pupils |
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Offers unique career development opportunities, which helps you retain staff |
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Increases skills and competences among all staff, not only teachers |
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Leads to new teaching ideas and improvements |
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Enhances pupils’ and teachers’ intercultural awareness |
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Supports the delivery of foreign languages across your school |
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Strengthens your school’s links with the local community |
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Enhances the reputation of your school in the UK and throughout Europe |
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Makes your school eligible for the DCSF International School Award for curriculum-based international work |
Europe in your classroom: School leaders
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