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The Link Schools Programme helps primary and secondary schools to set up and sustain meaningful international school partnerships with schools in Ethiopia, Ghana, South Africa and Uganda.
"Having the experience and support of Link Community Development has been fundamental. It gives us confidence in our involvement and it is heartening to know that staff from ‘Link’ are working on the ground in Uganda facilitating our links." Michael Loncaster, Head Teacher, Molsecroft Primary School |
International school partnerships have gained importance and momentum in England and Wales in the last few years. Many schools have found them an excellent way of engaging with Global Citizenship, the Global Dimension and other curriculum initiatives, such as the Every Child Matters agenda or the Duty to Community Cohesion. However many schools find it difficult to initiate and maintain a school partnership without support.
If you are looking to establish a school partnership with a school in Africa, we can offer you:
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The opportunity to be a part of an international development agency and a network of 300+ UK schools with school partnerships
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Experience in school linking since 1998
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Dedicated support staff on both sides of the link
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In-depth knowledge of your partner school and their context
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Facilitated correspondence with your partner school
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Themed activities each term
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Hands-on support for reciprocal visits between you and your partner school
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Opportunities for structured fundraising
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Resources and relevant teaching material, including a profile of your partner school
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Regular workshops, conferences, events and resources organised around key calendar dates
Cost
There is an annual fee for UK schools of £550 (this amount can be negotiated for very small schools). 80% of the fee supports the LCD project that your partner school benefits from and enables us to support linking activities in your partner school. The other 20% goes towards the cost of running the programme in the UK.
There is an annual fee for UK schools of £550 (this amount can be negotiated for very small schools). 80% of the fee supports the LCD project that your partner school benefits from and enables us to support linking activities in your partner school. The other 20% goes towards the cost of running the programme in the UK.
Partner schools in Africa do not have to pay any fees to be part of the programme.
