the story so far...

resources

training

inspiration

a project for

for Christian visitors to schools in the UK

so what is schoolswork.co.

uk?

how do we do that?

podcasthighlighting key

issues in schools work

Guides on the basics

of schools work

free resources to use in all

areas of schools work

articles and an academic background to our work

in schools

community blogsharing of resources, ideas, thinking and

questions...

Would you like others to help you develop an idea?

Do you have a question?

Do you have an idea?Do you have something to share with other schools workers?

This week, the members map went live on the siteThis provides an excellent platform to seek out other local schools workers

All members appear on the map

We have an extensive list of links, including who’s doing schools work, resource sites, education pages, media links...

471 people have signed up to be members so far

over 18,000 unique visitors

150 average visits per day

over 120,000 total hits

teachers

the most popular reasons are for resources

• the ‘I Need To...’ guides on the basics of schools work

other church workers

schools workers

anyone interested in Christian input to schools

we held our first one day training event in 4 locations around the country this June and July

it was based on the art of storytelling and how to

communicate with young people through story

we’re exploring further training ideas and accredited schools work courses...

...which begins this month with the schoolswork academy in partnership with SWYM (South West Youth Ministries)

we produce a schools page in the Youthwork magazinewe’re in touch with several agencies and organisations to jointly produce resources for schools workers (e.g. Tearfund)

a group of 8 advisors from the schools work world meet Amy & Chris twice a year to discuss progress and future plans.In the group we have a represention of schools work and education professionals including:

Scripture Union, YFC, Diocesan Youth Advisors, SWYM and REToday.

A monthly events calendar where you’ll be able to advertise events, and let others in the schools work community know when things are happening...

sign up for your free membership today at www.schoolswork.co.uk!