community school
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community schools
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a type of school in the UK that is run by the local government and often offers services beyond regular education, like clubs and healthcare
A community school is a type of state school in the UK that is run and maintained by the local authority. These schools are non-selective and open to all students in the local area. They follow the national curriculum and are funded by the government, with decisions about the school’s operations typically made by local education authorities.
- The community school hosts a monthly food drive to support families in need.
- I volunteered at the community school's literacy program to help children improve their reading skills.
- Our local community school offers adult education classes in the evenings.
- The community school's playground is open to the public on weekends.
- The community school organized a fundraiser to build a new community garden for everyone to enjoy.