Training & Services
We offer a range of short courses and consultancies which enable
students and teachers to engage with the participation and
responsible action strand of the Citizenship curriculum. Our
pioneering work in this area goes back to the seminal Active
Citizenship in Schools toolkit and we continue to offer up-to-date
guidance and case studies of active community involvement.
 Introduction to Volunteering in Schools
We offer an introductory session to students from age nine and upwards. This
could be in the form of a year group assembly, or a one-hour lesson slot, and
other options are available. Examples of CSV activities are featured, as is the
use of our specially designed log book for recording and reflecting on
volunteering and active citizenship.
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for a more detailed programme brief (PDF)
Managing Volunteers in Schools
This consultancy for teachers suits small clusters of schools interested in
using community volunteers and sharing the expertise which they offer. Based
on our volunteer engaging programme which has been successfully piloted
across England, we offer advice and support on the recruitment, deployment,
and management of volunteers in a range of learning contexts in schools.
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for a more detailed programme brief (PDF)
Developing Community Partnerships
This teachers’ course demonstrates how the involvement of community sector
partners and organisations is central to the delivery of the Citizenship
curriculum in schools. We aim to provide participants with the knowledge and
understanding of active learning pedagogy and models of participation. The
course will help teachers to develop ways of building community partnerships
and establishing relationships with voluntary sector organisations.
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for a more detailed programme brief (PDF)
Training Community Volunteers to Work in Schools
This is a flexibly timed training/induction programme for volunteers intending
to work in schools and on school/community projects. Key aspects such as
health and safety, risk and insurance and CRB checks are addressed. The
programme can be customised to have a specialised focus, for example on
supporting integrated activities for both disabled and able-bodied.
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for a more detailed programme brief (PDF)
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"I recently attended the CSV Student Leadership course and thought I'd let you know how life-changing it has been for me.
I feel so proud of myself to have learnt all those leadership skills. I have now offered to help organise a group during school time and helped to teach and pass on everything you taught me to younger students and hopefully they will pass them on."
Esther Williams, Year 8, Hackney Free Secondary School
If you are interested in any of the courses or projects you see advertised here, please don't hesitate to get in touch.
By email:
education@csv.org.uk
By phone:
020 7643 1435
Or by post:
CSV Education for Citizenship
237 Pentonville Road
London
N1 9NJ |
