Community Organising in Schools and Colleges
Community Organising in Schools and Colleges
Online Training: Introduction to Community Organising for Education Leaders
THIS 5-PART, ONLINE, TRAINING IS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR SCHOOL AND COLLEGE LEADERS, COVERING THE FOLLOWING:
- Module 1: Building Power
- Module 2: Planning and Strategy
- Module 3: Taking Action
- Module 4: Planning Ahead
- Module 5: Evaluation as a Tool for Leadership Development
Why is this programme needed?
Communities are increasingly under pressure. The many issues faced by our young people and their families aren’t getting any better. People, more than often, feel powerless when it comes to influencing decisions which can benefit them and their communities. This leads, in turn, to a mistrust in democracy.
Our answer to this:
Through the method of Community Organising we enable local leaders to develop their voice and come together with the power and strategy to make real change.
Aims of this training:
- Get a clearer understanding of what community organising is and what it can look like in a school/college
- Develop a clear understanding of how a cycle of action can be developed with a school/college
- Get a clearer understanding of how a school/college can play an active role in its local citizens alliance
I gained a lot from these sessions and feel clear about how I can put things into practice. I’m left with a stronger appreciation for the fact that we all have access to power, especially if we set out to build relationships in our schools and communities effectively by organising around shared interests.
Natasha Boyce, RE teacher, LiFE Multi-Academy Trust, Leicester & Leicestershire Citizens
This training has given us much to think about and implement. In our roles, we are used to sharing our own personal story to build rapport with the pupils and parents we support. Learning about how story-telling can also be a technique to build relationships through which we can build powerful teams that act effectively for social change was particularly enlightening. Thank you for this brilliant opportunity!
Claire Crow and Tina Simbo, Link Workers at North East Wellbeing, Tyne & Wear Citizens
Autumn Term Training (2023) - cost £100 (to cover formal accreditation by Birmingham Newman University)*
Dates: Wednesdays, starting on Wednesday 1st November 2023 and finishing on Wednesday 29th November 2023.
Times: 4:00-5:30pm for sessions 1-4 and 4:00-5:00pm for session 5
Registration process: After registering onto your preferred cohort, you will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link you will need to access for each session. Please save this in your online calendar.
*If needed, discuss with your local Community Organiser, as some Chapters may be able to cover some of the costs.
Spring Term Training (2024) - cost £100 (to cover formal accreditation by Birmingham Newman University)*
Dates: Wednesdays, starting on Wednesday 28th February 2024 and finishing on Wednesday 27th March 2024.
Times: 4:00-5:30pm for sessions 1-4 and 4:00-5:00pm for session 5
Registration process: After registering onto your preferred cohort, you will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link you will need to access for each session. Please save this in your online calendar.
*If needed, discuss with your local Community Organiser, as some Chapters may be able to cover some of the costs.
Summer Term Training (2024) - cost £100 (to cover formal accreditation by Birmingham Newman University)*
Dates: Wednesdays, starting on Wednesday 5th June 2024 and finishing on Wednesday 3rd July 2024.
Times: 4:00-5:30pm for sessions 1-4 and 4:00-5:00pm for session 5
Registration process: After registering onto your preferred cohort, you will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link you will need to access for each session. Please save this in your online calendar.
*If needed, discuss with your local Community Organiser, as some Chapters may be able to cover some of the costs.
Frequently Asked Question
What costs are involved?
Organisations that are in dues-paying membership with Citizens UK will be charged £100 for this training. If needed, discuss with your local Community Organiser, as some Chapters may be able to cover some of the costs. This is to cover the accreditation fee, as this training is officially accredited by Birmingham Newman University.
Schools and other educational institutions that are thinking about becoming a member of Citizens UK may also access this programme, at a cost of £200. Please, do get in touch to discuss.
How does this training programme differ from other training offered by Citizens UK?
We recognise that due to the pressure that schools are under, it can be very difficult to send staff on our Regional (3-day) or National (6-day) residential training courses, or on our non-residential training days run locally by your Citizens Chapter.
This training is meant to be more accessible to education leaders. However, it doesn't replace the more in-depth training which you are encouraged to enrol in at a later stage!
Contact: please contact your local Community Organiser to discuss how our Schools and Colleges Programme fits within your membership plans and those of your local Citizens alliance.