ROUND UP
From Nashville to Newcastle – new pedagogies trial in the North East
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n 2016, a team from Edge visited Nashville to see first-hand the
education transformation that has taken place there over the last ten years. Employers, policy makers and educators came together to redesign the education system to make work in the classroom relevant to the world of work, bringing learning to life through project based learning enriched with real employer engagement. The impact has been dramatic with improved student behaviour and
attendance, increased attainment in core subjects, high school graduation rates up by almost 25% and added value to the local economy of over $100 million, meeting local skill shortages and reducing youth unemployment. Edge has brought together Ford Next Generation Learning, who developed
the model in the US, the North East Local Enterprise Partnership, the CBI and the North East Collaborative Outreach Programme, to trial this approach in three schools in the North East of England. Excelsior Academy in Newcastle, Churchill Community College and
Norham High School in North Tyneside, introduced elements of the Nashville model into their curriculum in September. In one project, students are designing solutions to address the need for
energy conservation; in another they’re learning about sustainable housing and working with a local charity to support homeless people. We made a short film to show how just a few hours a week has already made a huge difference, energising and enthusing staff and students alike and improving attendance, behaviour and engagement.
uWatch the film and find out more about how Edge Future Learning could support your school at
http://www.edge.co.uk/edge-future- learning/our-hubs
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Diploma in Trauma and Mental Health-Informed Schools and Communities Practitioner status
10 day training over two terms in many regions. University validated 12 day training in London. We will also come to you!
A practical skills based training designed to inform and empower school staff to help vulnerable children and most importantly how to feel supported and nurtured in the process. The course aims to enable staff to respond effectively to vulnerable children and those who have suffered a trauma or have a mental health issue. The psychologist-led supervision element of the course provides practitioners with key insights and skills as well as vital support and encouragement. Delegates will also learn to use ‘Motional’ - our online tool for assessing, improving, and measuring change in emotional health and wellbeing.
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ST ALBANS School Pupil Wins Silver Medal at International Astrophysics Olympiad
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Sixth Form pupil from St Albans School has won a silver medal at the International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA), an international science competition held this year in Beijing.
Thomas Hillman was selected to represent the UK team at the IOAA following an astrophysics competition held in Oxford and won an individual
silver medal. 2018 has been a year filled with personal academic success for Thomas. In June, he was selected as one of the six mathematicians to represent the UK at the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO). IMO is a prestigious world competition for pre-
university mathematics students. This year’s event took place in Cluj, Romania in July. Thomas helped the UK team to a 12th place finish overall, out of 107 competing countries. He was also awarded a silver medal for his individual performance, which placed him comfortably within the top 25 percent of the field of all competitors. Thomas commented: “It was an honour to be part
of such an amazing team and to have the opportunity to represent the UK at the IOAA. I loved meeting and making good friends with like-minded people from all over the world.” Jonathan Gillespie, Headmaster at St Albans School
Thomas Hillman (middle) as part of the winning team January 2019
commented: “Thomas should be hugely proud of his achievements. Being selected to represent the UK at international academic competitions against so many other nations is itself very impressive; to win two silver medals is simply outstanding.”
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