Realising Potential: Complementary Schools in the UK

Over the past half century, millions of children have spent their Saturdays or Sundays in the schools set up by their communities. This book reveals the workings of these complementary schools and their significance for black communities and for bilingual children. It explores the contribution of complementary schools to pupils’ education and achievement in the mainstream. By critically evaluating existing practices, the authors identify the good practice in complementary schools and indica...