Supplementary Jewish Education in Britain: Facts and Issues of the Cheder system
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• Currently approximately 6,500 of Jewish children receive Jewish Education from supplementary schools
• There are an estimated 118 supplementary schools in the UK linked to synagogues and synagogue Movements
• An estimated 500 or more children receive supplementary education through private classes and schools
• Almost all supplementary schools are run along the lines of a traditional school morning
• The pattern of supplementary education has changed radically in the past four generations. Most children now attend for only two to three hours per week
• Lack of resources characterises the majority of supplementary schools
• Central agencies (AJE and LBC) support supplementary schools through teacher training and advisory services
• Local and national success stories show a degree of creativity and innovation, leading to increased commitment and motivation
• The challenges to the system reflect demography, the changing patterns of Jewish education, commitment and resourcing
• Evidence shows that with increased resourcing and clear strategy a turn-around seems to have been possible in the USA
• There are an estimated 118 supplementary schools in the UK linked to synagogues and synagogue Movements
• An estimated 500 or more children receive supplementary education through private classes and schools
• Almost all supplementary schools are run along the lines of a traditional school morning
• The pattern of supplementary education has changed radically in the past four generations. Most children now attend for only two to three hours per week
• Lack of resources characterises the majority of supplementary schools
• Central agencies (AJE and LBC) support supplementary schools through teacher training and advisory services
• Local and national success stories show a degree of creativity and innovation, leading to increased commitment and motivation
• The challenges to the system reflect demography, the changing patterns of Jewish education, commitment and resourcing
• Evidence shows that with increased resourcing and clear strategy a turn-around seems to have been possible in the USA
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Supplementary Jewish Education in Britain: Facts and Issues of the Cheder system. . 2008: https://archive.jpr.org.uk/object-uk305
