African Community School

African Community School

At a glance

Causes

  • Arts
  • Black, asian and minority ethnic groups
  • Children / families
  • Education
  • Local / community
  • Men
  • Poverty relief
  • Refugees / migrants
  • Sports
  • Training / employment support
  • Women
  • Young people

Other details

Organisation type: 
Charity
Geographical remit: 
Local

Objectives

ACS is a non-profit organisation. Our organisation provides inclusive services to local adults, children and families living on low incomes, supporting young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to achieve and develop new skills in the community

We provide a safe environment for children, young and adult through a range of services to relieve poverty and promote social and economic well- being. 
We aim to help pupils improve their educational attainments, overcome barriers to learning and build their confidence.  We also work with parents to improve their literacy and parenting skills. purpose of African Community School is to equip School aged children, young people, adults and parents

With a comprehensive supplementary educational experience. We strengthen academic understanding of national curriculum subjects. And we build productive life skills, attributes and awareness, so that children and young people can truly flourish. 

We deliver supplementary school activities and parental development services to children, young people and their families.

People benefit in the following ways:

  • Improved student grades and test scores
  • Increased student self-esteem & enthusiasm for learning
  • Parents have better knowledge of school system
  • Increased parenting skills
  • Reduced the levels of debt & financial hardship
  • Families involved in their children’s education
  • Higher literacy & numeracy rates amongst adults

 

Impacts:

  • Students succeed academically
  • Increase in qualifications gained by pupils
  • Increased educational attainment
  • Schools are engaged with families and communities
  • Be involved in meaningful, enjoyable positive activities
  • Reduced school exclusion
  • Adult achieve accreditation, qualification and certificates

Activities

We deliver adult learning,supplementary school activities and parental development services to children, young people and their families.

  • Supplementary education for 6 to 16 years old in English,Maths and Science [KS1 to KS4].
  • Revision with GCSE and SATs subjects
  • Mentoring
  • Summer holiday play scheme for children
  • Parenting classes/ Parental Empowerment workshops
  • Family learning courses
  • Financial literacy classes for parents,children and young people
  • Zumba fitness class
  • Accredited Adult learning courses in Functional English and Maths,ICT.Early years and child care
  • Mental health awareness workshop
  • Employability Skills and jobsearch support

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