Schools ETC Award

Schools working with voluntary and community groups are being invited to compete for a first prize of £2,000. The Schools ETC Award is given to schools that demonstrate excellence in the provision of extended/ community focused services. This year the Award will recognise schools that involve local voluntary and community groups, whether to enhance their extended/ community focused activities and services, or to support the core curriculum.

To meet the criteria for the awards, schools must: Benefit from the skills, knowledge and experience of voluntary or community organisations in delivering a service in or through your school Involve local voluntary or community groups in steering groups or management committees Make school facilities accessible to voluntary or community groups in a way that benefits pupils/ parents. Further programmes will operate in various locations around the Humber Region during 2006 and 2007.

Schools that apply for the Award and meet all the criteria, including being a member of the Schools ETC network, will have the opportunity to win £2000 (1st prize) or £1000 (2nd prize) to support the development of extended/ community focused services in their school. All applicants must first have membership to the Schools ETC network which helps schools to improve outcomes through community/ extended services. To find out how to join the network and to apply for the Schools ETC Award, please visit digbig.com/4msrt The deadline for entries is 12 noon on 30th October 2006.

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