Leading education through co‑operation

The educational co-operative sector is a dynamic countrywide network which aims to transform the curriculum, leadership and governance of schools through co‑operative values. The development of young people into active global citizens is at the core of our philosophy.

Our philosophy is to provide an alternative way of organising and managing a school, that places it at the centre of its community and gives a voice to all the stakeholders that can make it and its students highly successful.

The Schools Co‑operative Society is the apex body of the 100s of independent Co-operative Schools and Educational Co-operatives across the UK that are transforming education. At SCS we aim to co‑ordinate the network and provide advice, guidance and support to our members.

If you work in a school, are a parent, a student, or a member of the community and you value education, SCS gives a voice to the rapidly growing co‑operative sector in the UK educational system.