1. Values and Quality of Independent Schools
Rome, ITALY November 2009
Values and Quality of Independent Schools
Sofia Reis
THE EUROPEAN COUNCIL OF NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONS OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS
CONSEIL EUROPEEN D’ASSOCIATIONS NATIONALES D’ECOLES INDEPENDANTES
ECNAIS
What is your definition of quality? (As well for the independent sector as for the single school)
Quality is a common ground constituted by subjective perceptions from the diverse actors involved in education: school leaders, teachers, staff, students, families, community and the administration.
It is the most valued item regarding schools’ choice
Which relation do you see between quality in a school and school-values?
A very hide range of relations. As for independent schools, aspects such as elitism, accessibility, larger variety of teaching/learning activities, buildings and security are underlined.
Can you give one example of good practice (that illustrates) how good quality of school affect students / pupils daily life as added values for students/pupils.
How do the national associations support their member-schools in developing quality?
Questions are being asked. Various paths are considered possible…
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ECNAIS is na international association for collaboration between national associations of independent schools in European countries. It was founded in 1988 and is registered as a company limited by guarantee not having a share capital under the English Companies Act.
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