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United Nations International Year of Co-operatives 2012. A Self Improving School System in Rochdale. Can we still be the Home of Co-operation?. SISS model for Rochdale. “Co-operative Enterprises build a better world”.
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United Nations International Year of Co-operatives 2012 A Self Improving School System in Rochdale Can we still be the Home of Co-operation?
SISS model for Rochdale “Co-operative Enterprises build a better world” "Never doubt that a small group of committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.“ Margaret Mead Education is one of the underpinning principles of the co-operative movement globally
The Rochdale Pioneers In 1844 a group of 28 artisans working in the cotton mills of Rochdale, established the first modern co-operative business, the Rochdale Equitable Pioneers Society. These principles have been revised and updated, but remain essentially the same as those practiced in 1844. We the members of the Pioneers Trust up hold these values. • Co-operative Values • Self Help • Self responsibility • Democracy • Equality • Equity • Solidarity • Ethical Values • Honesty • Openness • Social responsibility • Caring for others
Pioneers trust model Partner s Partner s Trust Partner s Partner s Directors of the Trust Formerly RASH (council) Operational Director Governing Body School Governing Body School Governing Body School Membership Parents Staff Learners
Development Timeline • June 2011 – Idea discussed and taken forward at RASH • June 2012 – RASH Conference signed an undertaking of commitment and support The prospectus, business plan , draft Articles for the Trust and the Directors were appointed • July 2012 Pioneers Trust becomes operational • September 2012 Operational Director appointed • Trust Reviews commenced October 2012 – January 2013 • February 2013 action plan • of support and development • Co-operative Values • Self Help • Self responsibility • Democracy • Equality • Equity • Solidarity • Ethical Values • Honesty • Openness • Social responsibility • Caring for others
Future development Partner s Partner s Trust Partner s Partner s • Teaching School commissioner Directors of the Trust Formerly RASH (council) Operational Director broker Governing Body School Governing Body School Governing Body School Membership Parents Staff Learners