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Established | 2010 |
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Type | Non-profit |
Focus | Education |
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Website | wholeeducation |
Whole Education is a network of schools, trusts, and organisations working "so all children and young people develop the skills, qualities, and knowledge required for life, learning, and work".[1].
History edit
Whole Education was established in 2010 as a collaborative effort led by the RSA that included Oxfam, Paul Hamlyn Foundation, Innovation Unit, Young Foundation, UK Youth and ASDAN[2].
Philosophy edit
The philosophy of Whole Education is to emphasize greater curriculum breadth and depth. The approach seeks to develop life skills, resilience, and personal qualities in young people[3]. Sir John Dunford, the first Chair of Whole Education, advocated for the adoption of teaching strategies that include Metacognition and Social–emotional learning[4].
Impact and Reception edit
Whole Education's approach has gained attention both in the UK, having been acknowledged by the UK Parliament[5] and internationally by The OECD[6].
Partnerships edit
Discovery Education became a Whole Education strategic partner to share its digital resources and professional development programme[7]
Board Members[8] edit
- Chair: Philippa Cordingley, Chief Executive, CUREE
- Vice Chair: Chris Padden, President, RSA US
- David Curtin, Chair of Governors, Sandringham Primary School
- Heather Styche-Patel, CEO, RSAcademics
- Kerry Scott, Headteacher, Ainslie Wood Primary School
- Antonia Spinks, Co-CEO, Pioneer Educational Trust
- Chris Parkinson, Principal, Bosworth Academy
Former Board Members[9] edit
- Sir John Dunford
- Caroline Waters, former Director of People and Policy at BT
- Neil Carmichael, former MP and Chair of the Education Select Committee
- David Laws, former MP and Minister of State for Schools
References edit
- ^ "Whole Education website".
- ^ "Leading educational organisations join forces to launch Whole Education". 24 May 2010.
- ^ "Whole Education: Establishing a shared vision for school improvement". 4 November 2015.
- ^ "Sir John Dunford: Why the time is right for a Whole Education".
- ^ "Committees Parliament UK".
- ^ "OECD System Note" (PDF).
- ^ "Discovery Education becomes Whole Education's new strategic partner". 8 October 2015.
- ^ "Companies House".
- ^ "Companies House".
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