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Award for Chinese school
A Chinese school has received a national award for the quality of its teaching.
The Dacorum Chinese School Association in Hemel Hempstead, that teaches Mandarin from beginner's level to A level, was praised for the variety of learning it offers.
It organises Tai Chi classes and Chinese art activities, cultural events and trips.
The school has now received a Quality in Study Support (QiSS) award for its efforts, part of an initiative by the Department for Children, Schools and Families.
The scheme praises and rewards activities offered to children and young people outside their normal lesson time.
The Chinese school, which boasts 60 students aged five to 75, received the award at County Hall, Hertford, in December.
County councillor Keith Emsall, executive member for education, said: "Study support has a real impact on learning and opens up
opportunities for children and young people in Hertfordshire.
"It focuses on learning in its widest sense and all the evidence shows that it raises young people's confidence, enjoyment of learning and overall attainment."
The government believes learning outside of school motivates young people and raises their self esteem, while the QiSS recognition scheme provides evidence for Ofsted.
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