THE IMPACT OF COMMUNITY LEARNING

Shelley Morris – Headteacher of Monkton Priory Community Primary School

Claire Arnold – Inspire Learner of the Year 2015

Monkton School is unique

56% of children are entitled to free school meals

40% of children have additional learning needs

There are two additional learning needs units

30% of children are Gypsy/Traveller Gypsy Traveller unit for secondary pupils

The Impact of Deprivation on Children

Underachievement Lack of self esteem Lack of aspiration

Despite various interventions in school, some children failed to reach their full potential.

Barriers Many parents had a bad experience with

learning Could have pre school children at home

so not able to engage in courses Low skills/literacy & numeracy so no/low

confidence/self esteem Teachers seen as authority figures and

possibly unapproachable Poor social skills Lack of motivation and ambition Family difficulties Drug/alcohol abuse Long periods of unemployment/ 3rd

generation benefits

A Learning Community• An inclusive school environment• Opportunities and Second Chances• Community Education for All• Directly targeting deprivation.

Partnership working It is crucial to build up excellent links with other organisations and part of the success of the project is down to this. Some of the organisations are:

Impact on Our Children• Pass Data

Pupils in KS2 have very positive attitudes to school, attendance, their teachers and learning.

• ResultsWe have raised end of KS2 attainment

• Narrowing the gap in achievement. 2010 – 44% difference 2015 - 20% difference

2015 CSI: 67% E: 72% M: 66% Sc: 86%

2009 CSI: 50% E: 50% M: 58% Sc: 62%

Impact Claire’s Learning

Journey

Impact - Results Site safety would normally cost the individual

£170+, we provide the two day free of charge. Last year the Site safety & CSCS courses, have led to at least 22 of the 68 participants securing local jobs on refinery or construction sites this year.

A hook course lead to 8 Gypsy/Traveller women requesting literacy classes.

4 year groups now studying for a degree. 61 students studying for a Foundation Degree in Education and Social Inclusion, 34 students have signed up for this September. 18 students are studying a BA degree and 17 Students have just completed aa BA degree in Education and Social inclusion.

FREE Crèche facilities provided which has meant that many of our parents are now enrolled on the foundation degree.

Crèche workers also developing their skills with NVQ’s in childcare available within the school.

Three student from the traveller community. In 2015 all three ladies graduated with a BA honours degree. One gained a first class honours.

Case Studies

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