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What is Child-Friendly School (CFS)

Chapter 19
Handbook of Research on Race, Culture, and Student Achievement
It refers to a school that encourages the participation of the parents, community, and learners in its activities, as well as upholding the rights of all children, irrespective of any differences or characteristics. Thus, in a CFS the environment is conducive to learning, the staff members are friendly, and the health and the safety needs of the children are adequately met.
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Partnering to Bolster Student Achievement: A Case of the Child-Friendly School Concept
Benard O. Nyatuka (Kisii University, Kenya)
Copyright: © 2023 |Pages: 19
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-5705-4.ch019
Abstract
Guided by the ecological systems theory, this chapter examines the basis, themes, and implications of the child-friendly school (CFS) initiative to family-school-community partnerships in Kenya. The CFS initiative is a joint venture between UNICEF and the government that was rolled out in schools two decades ago. The CFS has five themes that are meant to sustain the crucial reforms in the classrooms and the schools to enhance student achievement. It is imperative, however, to note that understanding as well as implementing the concept requires strong family-school-community partnerships.
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