Radley Community Partnerships Programme 2023/4

Welcome

We are delighted that you have chosen to be part of the Community Partnership Programme

Radley College’s role in the local community is longstanding, providing help to local organisations and promoting greater inclusion, while offering support to widen opportunities and raise aspirations in schools

Each partnership activity has a meaningful purpose and the benefits are shared. You will gain as much as you give.

Over the years many Radleians have stated that their partnership activity has been one of the most rewarding experiences during their time at Radley Their involvement has raised awareness of local matters and how they can support. It has also helped develop a sense of advocacy, allowing boys to speak up on behalf of those they work alongside with some becoming agents of change themselves through volunteering or setting up their own activity

RADLEY PUPIL

It is easy to take for granted what we have, but I think from this experience I’ve gained an awareness of the challenges which are only a few miles away down the road – they are small steps – but they will make an impact.

We ask three things of you over the coming weeks:

Commitment

People are relying upon your support and we ask that you prioritise your activity and give your best.

Engagement

Ask questions, be proactive, and listen. You will gain a greater connection.

Reflection

Consider your impact How might you offer further support and consider the skills are you developing

Thank you from us and all those whose lives you will impact

The Partnerships Team

Community Partnership Matters

RESIDENTIAL HOME CO-ORDINATOR

If there is ever any thought or doubt that what you guys are doing is worth it, I can only strengthen the idea that it is working, 100%!

The aim of this booklet is to give an overview of the reasons for partnering in the way we do, and the people we partner with; some are well established, while others are new to the programme. The skills you might develop are also highlighted, which will add to your own character and experience

Each Community Partnership Programme activity aims to serve the local area. They have been developed by working with our partners to ensure that the activity is meaningful and your time spent has greatest impact

Through each partnership activity we aim to widen inclusion, provide greater opportunity, and raise aspiration – for those we work alongside and for you.

The partnership activities are planned around four key areas:

Primary School Partnerships

Secondary School Partnerships

Community Partnerships

Charity & Social-Enterprise Partnerships

Take time to read the following pages to gain a better understanding of each as you consider which you would most like to be involved.

Activity Locations

The importance of our community partnership programme is that we serve within our local community Being close reduces the travel time allowing you to spend more time involved in partnership work.

Key

Primary School Partnerships

Secondary School Partnerships

Community Partnerships

Charity & Social Enterprise Partnerships

The greatest impact you can make is committing to partnership work for a sustained period.

We have planned with our partners that you will be with them each Wednesday afternoon for twenty weeks during the Michaelmas and Lent term

List of All Activities

Primary School Partnerships

Art Leaders

Classroom Champions

Enrichment Ambassadors

Maths Mentors

Radley Readers

Radley Zoo

Young Sport Leaders

Young Countryside Leaders

Secondary School Partnerships

Foreign Language Speakers

Maths Mentors

Community Partnerships

Littlemore Church

Music Concerts

Radley Church

Radley Parish Council

Charity & Social Enterprise Partnerships

Barnardo’s Charity

British Heart Foundation Charity

Oxfordshire Youth

Proof Social

Primary School Partnerships

PRIMARY SCHOOL HEADTEACHER

For your boys to have the opportunity to lead in an environment that they would probably not have experienced before and to advocate for our children – it’s huge!

By supporting teachers you can increase the opportunities and raise aspiration for children in primary schools.

We work with a number of primary schools in Abingdon and East Oxford on a range of different projects:

Art Leaders – supporting the development and delivery of primary school art curriculum

Classroom Champions – supporting a range of classroom based activities

Enrichment Ambassadors – supporting curricular activities which encourage personal development

Maths Mentors – supporting maths tuition towards standard attainment tests

Radley Readers – supporting guided reading by listening and questioning the text

Radley Zoo –supporting the science curriculum through the lives of animals

Young Countryside Leaders – developing Forest school and outdoor activities

Young Sport Leaders – supporting physical activity and sports based programmes

You will each have different skills suited to supporting a particular programme In most cases you are equipped to help across all areas and in some schools you will be involved in a range of different activities.

PERSONAL SKILLS GAINED

Each of you will be trained by teachers within your school as to how you can best provide support. In addition, the following skills will be developed through partnership activity:

EMPATHY COMMUNICATION TEAMWORK RESILIENCE LEADERSHIP

learning how to judge the emotion of others and responding accordingly

developing skills of effective speaking with adults and younger children

understanding how to work alongside others to gain the greatest impact being prepared to tackle a problem from a different perspective having the opportunity to plan and deliver classroom sessions

Primary School Partners

School

Carswell Primary

Dry Sandford Primary

Dunmore Primary

Kingfisher School

Orchard Meadow Primary

Pegasus Primary

Radley Primary

Rose Hill Primary

St John Fisher Primary

St Swithun's Primary

Sunningwell Primary

Thameside Primary

Thomas Reade Primary

Wootton St. Peter’s Primary

Secondary School Partnerships

Partnership work in secondary schools can be hugely rewarding for those who prefer to work with pupils closer to their own age. Focus is given to supporting GCSE work in maths and languages.

SECONDARY SCHOOL MATHS TEACHER

The boys have been brilliant and have definitely had an impact on our students.

Partnership work in secondary schools can be hugely rewarding for those who prefer to work with pupils closer to you in age. Focus is given to supporting GCSE work in languages and maths.

Foreign Language Speakers – supporting oral practice towards GCSE in Spanish and French

Maths Mentors – supporting maths tuition towards GCSE and Maths Olympiad

These partnership activities are suited to those who have taken GSCE maths or Spanish and French early. In many case the activities are best suited to boys in 6.1.

Secondary School Partner

Fitzharry’s School – Foreign Language Speakers; Maths Mentors

PERSONAL SKILLS GAINED

Each of you will be trained by teachers within your school as to how you can best provide support. In addition, the following skills will be developed through partnership activity:

INITIATIVE EMPATHY COMMUNICATION TEAMWORK RESILIENCE LEADERSHIP

leading a tutorial session will require you to plan appropriate activities

learning how to judge the emotion of others and responding appropriately developing skills of effective speaking with adults and younger children understanding how to work alongside others to gain the greatest impact being prepared to tackle a problem from a different perspective having the opportunity to plan and deliver 1-to-1 tutoring sessions

Community Partnerships

We have a long standing tradition of working within our local community. Over the past couple of years this has grown in importance as we work with organisations to address particular needs.

RESIDENTIAL HOME CO-ORDINATOR

I suspect that your boys too will get that sense of fulfilment when they see someone starting to join in with their music.

Littlemore Church – the church of St Mary’s and St Nicholas is located in Littlemore an area of Oxford which has high levels of deprivation The work of Radleians to maintain the churchyard has a profound impact on the church’s aim to be fully inclusive and be a welcome point to all those within the community

Music Concerts – a long-standing programme of activities whereby groups of Radley musicians visit care and residential home in Abingdon and Oxford to deliver weekly concerts We have learnt a great deal of the positive benefits the music concerts have for the well being of the residents, especially those suffering with dementia.

Radley Church – the church of St James the Great serves the Radley community It is at the heart of village worship as well as providing a space for the primary school children and other weekly youth activities. We can support by volunteering to help maintain the the church – both inside and outside

helping it remain a welcoming place for all

Radley Parish Council – recently we have developed a closer partnership with our Parish Council to help support the maintenance of our village environment Working with the village lengthsman

who has oversight of the village green spaces – Radley pupils support larger maintenance projects. The impact of the work maintains and enhances the place in which our community live

PERSONAL SKILLS GAINED COMMUNICATION TEAMWORK LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE CITIZENSHIP

You will be working each week with a don and other members of the local community. An important skill gained will simply be the knowledge that you are making a difference for the communities in which you are working.

developing skills of effective speaking with adults and members of the wider community

understanding how to work alongside others to gain the greatest impact

having the opportunity to plan and lead on a particular aspect

recognising the areas where you can make a difference

understanding how different parts of the community work together and the value of your role

We work with a variety of organisations within our local community. The development of new skills, improved communication, working together as a team, and knowledge that you are making a difference, are all cited as important aspects of the work.

Charity & Social Enterprise Partnerships

Many Radleians with an interest in social enterprise, charitable volunteering and youth work have benefitted from working more closely with our charity and social enterprise partners.

YOUTH WORKER

We salute you for being such remarkable examples of young people standing up for the creation of a more equitable world

Barnardo’s Charity Shop – the importance of the funds raised by charity shops cannot be over-stated, they are the lifeblood of many charities Volunteers are crucial and you will work alongside a shop manager and a team of volunteers serving customers, preparing items for sale and supporting the store’s eBay market place You will develop a deep understanding of the workings of the shop

British Heart Foundation Charity Shop – the location of the BHF shop in the heart of Abingdon will provide the opportunity for you to gain an insight into the importance of the store within our local community You will be fully trained as a shop volunteer, understanding the importance of your role and the skills necessary to work as part of a close-knit team – all essential to future employment

Oxfordshire Youth – our partnership with Oxfordshire Youth has developed into a hugely beneficial collaboration, creating an impact on you and to the organisation itself. Working with key youth workers, you will be part of designing and planning events at Radley and across Oxfordshire You will become a key advocate of their work through a deeper understanding of how the charity operates

Proof Social Bakery – this new partnership is aimed at sixth form pupils. Proof Social is part of the Tap Social group, a local Oxford-based business with a social mission to employ prisoners and prison leavers You will work at their bakery in Kennington, supporting them alongside the employed prisoners It will give you an insight into social enterprise work and how it can raise inclusion

PERSONAL SKILLS GAINED

Each of you will be trained and guided by members of the organisation you are working alongside You will gain a valuable insight into how these organisation work and the roles of different employees. In addition, the following skills will be developed through partnership activity:

COMMUNICATION

TEAMWORK LEADERSHIP VOLUNTEERING CITIZENSHIP FUNDRAISING

developing skills of effective speaking with adults and members of the wider community

understanding how to work alongside others to gain the greatest impact

having the opportunity to plan and lead on a particular aspect

recognising the importance and impact of giving your time to help others

understanding how different parts of the community work together and the value of your role

an appreciation of how unrestricted funds broaden the work of a charity

These activities vary from working for the organisation –especially in local charity shops – to being more central to the development and planning of activities for the organisation.

Thank you to all our partners