Benefits of COBIS Membership

A mark of global quality-assurance
Permission to use of the internationally recognised COBIS logo and school membership branding.
Access to formal quality recognition through inspections by Department for Education (DfE) approved Inspectorates, specific for British schools overseas
Representation and lobbyingof on behalf of COBIS schools with the British Government, educational bodies, and the corporate sector
Access to deliver overseas induction programmes for UK trained Newly Qualified Teachers. Subject to Parlimentary approval, this is anticipated to be accessible from September 2012.
A forum for discussion, networking, and sharing good practice through conferences, seminars, and continuing professional development
A system of international support through contacts, consultancies, information, and marketing
INSET training for teachers and managers
Access to information about developments and trends in UK education
The opportunity to be part of a worldwide network of British schools working to enhance British education globally

Access to pre-inspection and critical friend visits
Access to inter-COBIS school sporting and other educational competitions and activities
Regular newsletters providing up-to-date information about the education sector in the United Kingdom and news from other schools
Access to the ISC Bulletin and Key Notes newsletter for International Schools
Profile of the school on the COBIS website
Access to links with and contact details of COBIS schools
Access to Criminal Record Bureau checks for new employees
Free posting of job vacancies on the COBIS website
Discounted delegate fees at the COBIS annual conference and COBIS teachers' conferences
Access to initial professional advice, or to further consultancy - some with COBIS discount (new service 2012/13)
Access to Head mentoring and support (new service 2012/13)

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