Department for Children, Schools & Families The government department for education & children's services. Publishes performance tables at this link: www.dcsf.gov.uk/performancetables Eco-Schools Eco-schools programme provides a simple framework to enable schools to analyse its operations and become more sustainable www.eco-schools.org.uk/about/ www.herefordshire.gov.uk Ofsted Ofsted inspect & regulate to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. Their inspection reports for all schools in Herefordshire can be viewed on their website www.ofsted.gov.uk Independent Schools Inspectorate A body approved by the Secretary of State for Education and Skills for the purpose of inspecting independent schools in ISC under Section 162 of the Education Act 2002 www.isi.net Independent Schools Council A politically independent, not for profit organisation representing over 1200 independent schools
www.isc.co.uk Parents Centre A great resource for parents. Advice & information on how to help with your child's learning, guidance and support on finding a school and how to tackle bullying www.parentscentre.gov.uk BBC - Children's learning Resources and links for children of all ages www.bbc.co.uk Forest Schools Find out what a Forestry Commission school is and how to get involved www.forestry.gov.uk/forestry/infd-7c3g3a Walk to School The Walk to School Campaign is run by the charity Living Streets. Each year, they organise two nationally recognised events International Walk to School Month (October 2008) and national Walk to School Week
www.walktoschool.org.uk Anti Bullying Alliance Founded by NSPCC and National Children's Bureau in 2002. It Alliance brings together over 50 organisations into one network with the aim of reducing bullying www.anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk |