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.
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.
SLIDES: How schools in Bolton are succesfully closing the language gap through collaborative interventions
Smithills School, St Josephs RC High School and Harper Green School have taken part in WE's 'Words for All' programme. Read about their fantastic impact closing the vocabulary gap.
WATCH: How Braunstone Frith Primary School support their local community
Discover how Braunstone Frith Primary School, in the LiFE MAT, has worked more closely than ever before with their community through the Covid crisis to support children and families.
“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.
What WE learned from stand out schools about successfully providing a whole education
What are the key trends and common principles of WE secondary schools, successfully providing a whole education in their contexts?
Leading beyond the crisis: what WE friends have learned
Friends and leaders across the WE network share their advice and ideas on leading beyond the crisis.
Stand out secondary schools’ ignite speeches
Watch the 'Ignite speeches' from WE Secondary Schools. These are fast-paced presentations on their stand out practice helping them provide a whole education.
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:
1st October and 7th October: Spirals of Enquiry – launch events [virtual]
We are delighted to be launching Spirals of Enquiry 2020/21 virtually with Spirals originators Judy Halbert and Linda Kaser. This online event will introduce delegates to the principles of Spirals and is open to all participating schools.
5th October 2020: Powerful teaching, masterclass #1 [virtual]
This is a moment when powerful teaching and learning really matter… and powerful teachers and learners really matter. Ruth Poweley will explore power, creativity and success in teaching, learning and learners in autumn 2020
14th October 2020: Leading a Whole Education at Primary – launch event [virtual]
The leading a whole education at primary programme is designed to bring together school leaders who are committed to working together to deliver a high quality whole education entitlement for all pupils.
13th October 2020: Powerful learning, masterclass #2 [virtual]
This is a moment when powerful teaching and learning really matter… and powerful teachers and learners really matter. Ruth Poweley's second masterclass exploring power, creativity and success in teaching, learning and learners in autumn 2020
2nd November 2020: Powerful learners, masterclass #3 [virtual]
This is a moment when powerful teaching and learning really matter… and powerful teachers and learners really matter. Ruth Poweley's third masterclass exploring power, creativity and success in teaching, learning and learners in autumn 2020
11th November: WE Lab Classrooms – launch event [virtual]
WE Lab Classrooms supports participants in primary and secondary contexts through a process of action research in which participants research, trial and reflect on the impact of a chosen approach.
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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