Schools' views of the ISA and the gains for their pupils/students

Curriculum

• opened the curriculum to creativity;
• cross-curricular activities have enhanced the learning experience across the school;
• pupils have enjoyed a richer curriculum;
• develops the Every Child Matters agenda for Positive Contribution.

Enjoy...

• fun!
• pupil enjoyment in learning about different cultures and especially through varied art forms;
• provides opportunities to be involved in global events;
• stimulates desire to find out about the world.

...and achieve

• the fact that there is life beyond Cambridge and positive things we can learn from other countries;
• an awareness of 'how other children' live;
• enables students to feel a sense of purpose and a sense of real achievement in their International projects;
• Shared success;
• Greater awareness of their place in the world;
• Improved communication skills.

Community cohesion

• underpins community cohesion;
• helps students feel at ease with 'difference';
• moves staff/students' perspectives from a tolerance of cultural differences to a celebration of cultural differences;
• tackled 'racism'/stereotypes.

Leadership

• helped establish vision for the school as a new headteacher;
• promoted collaboration between subject areas and staff in general;

Staff Development

• the chance for staff to be involved in visits to other countries (Ghana) and learn from the exchange;
• fantastic opportunities for professional development while you prepare the portfolio.

Community

• displays around school work not only on pupils - but help to 'broaden' some aspects of parents' views.