They want more than just great exam results for students and pupils; they want to develop the knowledge, skills and qualities which will help them to thrive in life, learning and work.
Our schools and Trusts are committed to sharing with and learning from each other as a way to achieve this.
OUR CORE OFFER
WE know that delivering a high-quality, whole education takes courage, commitment and time.
Our core offer is designed to support you wherever you are on this journey and to work with your leaders at all levels so that they can embed a whole education in your context.
WE believe the essential knowledge on how to deliver such an education is in the system. WE exist to connect the dots; to share how schools are already delivering a whole education in their context. Spotlights showcase the stand out practice of schools across our national network.
How Latern Community Primary School effectively embedded a project to close the vocabulary gap and empower all pupils’ voices
Benita Sherrington, the Deputy Principal of Lantern Community Primary School in Cambridge, tells us about the steps the school took to effectively embed a DfE funded vocabulary project.
How a sensory approach to T&L supports students to self-regulate and access the curriculum at Oakfield High School
Discover how Oakfield Hugh School, a nasen recognised special school, support learners to thrive through high expectations and a focus on developing their sensory skills.
Leading a Whole Education primary: how schools developed their whole education provision
Spotlights from Leading a Whole Education primary. One school developed a growth mindset in students and staff; another focused on refining their vision and values; other colleagues empowered subject leaders.
“Whole Education is an inspirational place and space for people wanting to build a broad, balanced and rich curriculum that helps young people to flourish.”
Dr James Pulle, Headteacher of Wilmslow High School
Discover the latest thinkpieces and inspiration from our team of experts and the whole education community, as well as news and updates from our national network.
The benefits of a collaborative approach to improving SEND provision: learning from our WE SEND programme in Bury
The WE SEND programme places collaboration at the heart of SEND provision by connecting schools in a locality to review and develop practice. We are proud to share learnings from the one region's involvement in WE SEND.
Whole Education Headspace Event with Mary Myatt – What you said
For our Autumn Headspace event WE were joined by Mary Myatt for an entire morning. The event provided space for leaders to reflect on their leadership of a whole education curriculum. Discover what you said.
Research in the classroom: how a participant conducted a metacognition action research project in WE Lab Classrooms (part 1)
Benjamin Strawbridge led Sawtry Village Academy's participation in WE Lab Classrooms. The programme supports teachers to trial 2-for-1 teaching practices from the EEF toolkit. Here he reflects in detail on his metacognition action research cycle.
Rachel Snape NLE, Headteacher of The Spinney Primary School
WE run a range of standalone national and regional events to provide inspiration and practical tips on delivering a whole education. We also hold a number of face-to-face days as part of our key programmes. Find out more and sign up:
30th November 2020: WE Diversity, Equity and Inclusion – flexible working webinar
Whole Education's Diversity Equity and Inclusion strand for school leaders to shape their thinking in this space. This week's speaker is Emma Turner from Discovery Schools Academy Trust.
2nd December 2020: WE Primary network support meetings – ‘university challenge’ to set high expectations for KS2 pupils [virtual]
WE are hosting Zoom calls fortnightly for you to connect with colleagues, share ideas, and hear what others are doing. This meeting will feature an input from Steve Taylor, Executive Headteacher at Robin Hood Academy.
3rd December 2020: Providing a Whole Education in Primary Schools through collaboration [virtual]
This *free* introductory webinar will feature leaders from Whole Education schools of differing contexts sharing some of their stand out practice and the value they have gained from their relationship with Whole Education.
7th December 2020: WE Mental health and wellbeing – ‘teacher 5 a day’ webinar
Whole Education's Mental Health and Wellbeing Strand for school leaders to shape their thinking in this space. This week Bukky Yusuf will be speaking on 'teacher 5 a day'.
14th December 2020: WE Diversity, Equity and Inclusion forum
Whole Education's Diversity Equity and Inclusion strand for school leaders to shape their thinking in this space.
16th December 2020: WE Primary network support meetings – leadership development through relationship building [virtual]
WE are hosting Zoom calls fortnightly for you to connect with colleagues, share ideas, and hear what others are doing. This meeting will feature an input on Ainslie Wood Primary School's approach to leadership development.
YOUR PRIMARY NETWORK
Discover the schools in our thriving primary network, and the range of support and collaboration opportunities on offer to your primary school.
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YOUR SECONDARY NETWORK
Find out about the curriculum and pedagogies our secondary schools are using to deliver a whole education, and the support and networking opportunities available to you through our core offer.
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