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.
Playful Learning in KS1- More than a transition period
WE hear from Woodgrange Infant School who have used playful learning to address the barriers to successful transition from EYFS to Year 1
Celebrating the impact of Spirals of Inquiry
Recently colleagues involved in ‘Spirals of Inquiry’ during the last year came together to reflect on the impact of taking an enquiry based approach to professional learning. In what has been an incredibly challenging year, we were inspired by the passion...
How Braunstone Frith Primary School embeds its ‘Positive Thinkers, Lifelong Learners’ vision
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.
“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.
Exploring the curriculum, assessment and accountability landscape for 2021 and beyond
This series of three assessment masterclasses will explore how schools and their leaders might help students “make the grade” in 2021, but more importantly explore how they might contribute to defining the nature of accountability in the longer – “making...
Top Five takeaways from the first term of our Whole Education DEI and MHWB webinars
In September WE launched a free weekly opportunity to come together as a cross-phase network and to explore our whole school strategies for two areas which are putting additional pressure on the school system: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and...
Emerging Stronger from a Crisis: WE Inspire input from Lord Chris Holmes
“We are unquestionably under the test of our lives at the moment and you and your colleagues are at the sharp end of it. Be kind to you colleagues, but crucially, be kind to yourselves. Even in the darkest hour,...
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:
7th October 2021: Leading a Whole Education at Secondary – launch event
This national launch event will be an opportunity to develop professional relationships with like minded school leaders, reflect on your school improvement journey and be inspired by inputs from expert speakers and schools showcasing the impact of the programme in...
7th October – SEND CPD Webinar: An introduction to supporting children with anxiety in your school
In our first session, Janet Walker will explore the concept of the anxiety cascade, the window of tolerance and working with parent/carers/networks with differing views.
12th October 2021: Leading a Whole Education at Primary – launch event
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.
Words for All Project Launch
We are pleased to invite participating schools to attend the Words for All Project Launch for 2021/22. This event will provide schools with all necessary information and guidance needed to ensure they get the most out of their involvement in...
19th October 2021: 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.
21st October: WE Inspire Secondary Network meeting [virtual]
Our WE Inspire Secondary network virtual meetings are designed to both support and inspire you as you move through the school year.
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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