SERVICES TO SUPPLEMENTARY SCHOOLS

The ANSS Ltd supports all member supplementary schools in Northamptonshire in their quest to keep language, culture and heritage alive. We provide training in Safeguarding, First Aid and Effective Teaching throughout the year.

AS AN UMBRELLA ORGANISATION FOR SUPPLEMENTARY SCHOOLS WE PROVIDE:

• Support and advice through our Development Officer
• Support setting up a new supplementary school
• Training courses in Safeguarding and First Aid
• A 30-hour OCN Level 2/3 Accredited Effective Teaching Course
• Low-cost mainstream school premises
• Support in achieving the Bronze, Silver and Gold Award through the National Resource Centre of Supplementary Education (NRCSE)
• Membership of the NRCSE (National Resource Centre of Supplementary Education)
• Enhanced DBS checks for a small fee
• Community events to further community cohesion (award ceremony, concert)
• Support in applying for funding (grant applications)

We are the link between supplementary schools and mainstream schools 

PARTNERSHIPS - WE PROVIDE SUPPORT IN:

• Teacher training courses in partnership with the University of Northampton
• Music projects in partnership with the Northamptonshire Music and Performing Arts Trust
• Theatre projects in partnership with local theatres
• Brokering relationships with the local authority and local, regional and national agencies
• Negotiating effective teaching workshops with the University of Northampton for our member schools

We have an active Youth Forum that meets twice a term and we welcome young people over the age of 11 to join the group. Leadership Training is provided for events and other ANSS activities.