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Schools' contributions to community cohesion
	Listening to children and young people, as well as consulting parents and the community, can assist in identifying local concerns and their impact. Schools are encouraged to look beyond social class, faith and ethnicity – issues of gender, age, culture, disability and sexuality may also be relevant. The DCSF advises that your school needs to address four community dimensions: The school, the community within which the school is located, the UK community, the global community. Schools key contributions to community cohesion can be grouped into three themes: Teaching, learning and curriculum Helping children to understand others Opportunities to learn about and value diversity in the local community and nationally Exploring shared values Developing awareness of human rights Developing skills of participation and responsible action Equity and excellence Ensuring that there are opportunities for all to succeed Removing barriers to accessing the curriculum Working to eliminate variations in outcomes for different groups Community engagement and extended services Providing opportunities for children, young people and their families to interact with others from different backgrounds Building positive relationships with parents and the community Developing links with different schools and communities Providing extended services and community use of facilities that meet local needs	Downloads and Links What is expected of schools Ofsted inspection Community Cohesion Resource Pack (Teachernet) Community Cohesion in Action: a curriculum planning guide for schools (QCDA) Ofsted Community Cohesion Inspection Guidance 2010 Cambridge Education @ Islington EMAS Community Cohesion Audit for Schools Guidance for completing the SEF Useful resource links Other Links Supplementary and Complementary Schooling Sara McLaughlin - (Community Cohesion Manager) Bilingual Parent Support Advisers (BPSA)

Ethnic Minority Achievement Service

Schools' contributions to community cohesion