Whole Education ‘Words For All’ launch – What you said
Last week, Whole Education launched our 'Words for all' programme, co-constructed with leaders in Bolton over a multi-year pilot. This collaborative approach builds local capacity, expertise and solutions to close the vocabulary gap which is so crucial in enabling all...
Leading a Whole Education at primary – what you said
Despite all of the challenges being faced by schools it was great to see large numbers of primary leaders at our national launch of 'Leading a whole education - primary'. Discover what participants thought of the day.
Three WE speakers at Values-Based Education conference
The Values-Based Education conference on Friday, 16th October, features three workshops from members of the Whole Education team.
WATCH: Research and practical strategies for powerful teaching with Ruth Powley
Watch Ruth Powley's first Whole Education webinar, where Ruth explores power, creativity and success in teaching, learning and learners in autumn 2020. It is based on practical strategies for immediate adoption in the ‘classroom’ reinforced by research.
Watch: How Leading a Whole Education is supporting trust leaders to share ideas and improve practice
WE asked three current trust leaders engaged with LAWET – Jon Culpin, Dan Morrow and Antonia Spinks to tell us about what they felt were the key benefits of WE Trust membership and how their thinking and practice had changed.
How filmmakers are exploring the intersection of race, education, and youth empowerment.
Friend of Whole Education Alex Bell blogs about a new film festival he is contributing to, which features a range of films exploring the role of education in our current crisis and what the future could look like.
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.
Welcome back… and update on WE events this term
Welcome back to another school year. WE are looking forward to supporting your priorities and welcoming you back to events - find out more.
Whole Education educators share five things they have learned during the pandemic with Nesta
During the pandemic, Whole Education hosted a series of virtual meetings for primary, secondary and trust leaders. Nesta joined these meetings - find out what they learned about what schools and trusts were wrestling with.
Diversity in education toolkit: Training and resources for WE schools
Hannah Wilson, WE Associate Director and Co-Founder of Diverse Educators, shares her toolkit of resources on diversity in education. You can also watch recordings of WE's three summer 2020 diversity and inclusion virtual events.
New: WE schools network membership offers launched for 2020-21
Discover our new schools network membership handbooks for 2020-21. The Whole Education network supports schools and trusts to collaborate, share ideas and improve their practice.
Watch: Whole Education Class of 2020-21 webinar
Our webinar on 'The class of 2020-21' looked at identifying and closing gaps and supporting effective teaching and learning after Covid. Watch the webinar and download the powerpoints.
Reframing education beyond Covid: How the crisis is changing the perception of schools
During the Covid-19 crisis, schools have been so inspirational. They have returned to their most important mission to keep children and families safe and happy. In doing so, they have positively reshaped the perception of education for many.
‘Lockdown life’ across the WE network #1
In our first 'lockdown life' blog, leaders and friends of WE tell us about the positives and perils of working from home and what they hope we can do differently beyond the crisis.
WE welcome… Hannah Wilson!
We are delighted that Hannah Wilson has recently joined the Whole Education team as Associate Director. WE spoke to Hannah to find out about her vision, values, and commitment to a whole education.
Trustees and governance through Covid: What WE learned at this week’s trust leaders virtual meeting
Tiffany Beck, Chair of Maritime Academy Trust, shared ideas on effective governance and the role of trustees through Covid-19 at our regular, virtual trust leaders meeting.
A post-Covid recovery curriculum at Mounts Bay Academy
Discover how Mounts Bay Academy in the LEAP Trust are approaching a flexible recovery curriculum that allows them to support all their learners through their return to school. You can also discover what trust leaders discussed in this week's meeting.
Watch: Whole Education assessment beyond the crisis webinar
Watch all four sessions from our morning webinar with GL Assessment to discover how schools across the country are approaching assessment for effective transition, closing gaps and re-engaging students.
Data informed not data driven: Assessment to know every young person knowing their potential
WE Associate Director David Crossley shares a provocation on assessment in the new world. What will meaningful blended assessment look like beyond Covid?
A socially distanced school, addressing gaps and transition: learning from this week’s virtual primary meeting
In this week's virtual primary leaders meeting Maxine Lowe, Executive Headteacher of Brooklands Farm, Milton Keynes shared their plans for a recovery curriculum.
A recovery curriculum, social circles and remote learning: what WE learned at this week’s trust leaders virtual meeting
Find out what WE learned at this week's trust leaders virtual meeting. The discussion focused on leading trusts through the upcoming weeks of increasing provision and beyond.
Leading mental health and wellbeing for staff during this time: ideas from our latest virtual secondary meeting
This week our secondary virtual meeting focused on leadership of mental health and wellbeing. Richard Spencer from CMAT shared how the secondary schools are putting the trust's values at the heart of their approach.
Moving from community relationships to partnerships: what WE learned at this week’s virtual primary meeting
This week we heard inputs from Seb Chapleau, Mei Lim and Heidi Shewell-Cooper on how schools can effectively build relationships with community partners.
Strengthening our trust culture through the current crisis: What WE learned from this week’s trust leaders virtual meeting
This week Dan Morrow, CEO of Woodland Academy Trust, shared ideas on sustaining a trust's culture in line with whole education values during and beyond this crisis. Discover what WE learned.
A return to more open schools: practical considerations and solutions from the latest virtual secondary meeting
This week our secondary virtual meeting focused on practical considerations around a possible return for Y10 and Y12. Three school and trust leaders shared ideas and challenges from their contexts.
What you were tweeting about during our schools in the communities webinar
This week WE hosted a webinar with Teach First looking at schools at the heart of their communities. Find out some of the key things we learned in Tweets from the day.
A remote whole education: What WE learned from Wensum Junior School at our latest virtual primary meeting
This week our primary virtual meeting focused on the issue of a remote whole education. Wensum Junior School shared the ways they are supporting their children and families during this extraordinary time.
How trust leaders are preparing for life after lockdown: what we learned at this week’s virtual meeting
Find out what WE learned at this week's trust leaders virtual meeting. The discussion focused on leading trusts during the upcoming easing of the lockdown and phased return to more open schools.
