http://www.edisonlearning.net/news/ The latest news from EdisonLearning, services in the educational sector. Copyright: (C) EdisonLearning en-gb Tue, 17 Aug 2010 15:33:23 GMT The impending release of this year's A level results, featuring new A* grades for the first time, has led to an interesting debate in the media. Will the introduction of the A* grade result in fewer students from comprehensive schools winning places at top universities,... http://www.edisonlearning.net/2010/08/17/which-matters-most-as-or-well-rounded-and-capable-learners http://www.edisonlearning.net/2010/08/17/which-matters-most-as-or-well-rounded-and-capable-learners Tue, 17 Aug 2010 15:33:23 GMT uk@edisonlearning.com Colchester, UK. July 2010 - Governors at Futures Community College in Southend have confirmed the appointment of Mr Simon Carpenter as Principal of the College. Mr Carpenter's appointment is the latest step forward in the continuing turnaround of the college, where GCSE grades have been... http://www.edisonlearning.net/2010/07/19/simon-carpenter-confirmed-as-principal-as-new-era-begins-at-futures-college http://www.edisonlearning.net/2010/07/19/simon-carpenter-confirmed-as-principal-as-new-era-begins-at-futures-college Mon, 19 Jul 2010 20:10:02 GMT uk@edisonlearning.com EdisonLearning has a presence on Facebook and on Twitter. If you would like to follow us, here are our links... Facebook: www.facebook.com/EdisonLearningInc Twitter: www.twitter.com/EdisonLearning for global news and issues www.twitter.com/EdisonLrngUK for UK-specific news You can also follow our sister company, Provost Systems, to keep up... http://www.edisonlearning.net/2010/07/18/edisonlearning-and-social-media http://www.edisonlearning.net/2010/07/18/edisonlearning-and-social-media Sun, 18 Jul 2010 15:39:06 GMT uk@edisonlearning.com A recent assessment of EdisonLearning's Quality Management System by BSi has resulted in a renewal of the company's unique ISO9001 certification supporting work in School Improvement. The assessors report praised the EdisonLearning team as being 'highly motivated, skilled and extremely competent', highlighted the high level... http://www.edisonlearning.net/2010/07/01/highly-motivated-skilled-and-extremely-competent http://www.edisonlearning.net/2010/07/01/highly-motivated-skilled-and-extremely-competent Thu, 01 Jul 2010 12:11:24 GMT uk@edisonlearning.com EdisonLearning has been appointed as the educational services delivery partner for the Hanover Partnership for Schools and Academies. Hanover will utilise EdisonLearning's experience and expertise in the design, organisation and operation of schools in the UK and internationally to assist in the creation of a... http://www.edisonlearning.net/2010/06/07/hanover-partnership-for-schools-and-academies-appoints-edisonlearning-as-schools-delivery-partner http://www.edisonlearning.net/2010/06/07/hanover-partnership-for-schools-and-academies-appoints-edisonlearning-as-schools-delivery-partner Mon, 07 Jun 2010 15:28:23 GMT uk@edisonlearning.com Created in 2009, TaaleemEdisonLearning (TEL) is an educational organisation formed to meet the needs of Abu Dhabi's public-privateeducational partnership programme. The company is currently working with a group of Cycle 3 schools in the Baniyas, Al Shamkah and Al Wathba regions of Abu Dhabi, which... http://www.edisonlearning.net/2010/04/26/promising-evidence-of-improvement-from-abu-dhabi-schools http://www.edisonlearning.net/2010/04/26/promising-evidence-of-improvement-from-abu-dhabi-schools Mon, 26 Apr 2010 17:51:10 GMT uk@edisonlearning.com The 5th EdisonLearning Network Learning Conference"A thoroughly informative and enjoyable day and inspired me to take Edison ideals back to school" Friday 26th March saw EdisonLearning's partner schools gather at the Radisson Blue Hotel near Stansted for the 5th Annual Network Learning Conference. The theme... http://www.edisonlearning.net/2010/04/06/achieving-excellence-through-partnership http://www.edisonlearning.net/2010/04/06/achieving-excellence-through-partnership Tue, 06 Apr 2010 11:56:27 GMT uk@edisonlearning.com To what extent does the education system equip today's workforce? Allan Sigston was a guest speaker at a Teach First seminar on Challenges in Leadership event on 25th March. The other speakers were: Claire Hitchcock - Director - Europe and International, Global Community Partnerships GlaxoSmithKline... http://www.edisonlearning.net/2010/04/01/edisonlearning-at-the-teach-first-challenges-in-leadership-event-25th-march-2010 http://www.edisonlearning.net/2010/04/01/edisonlearning-at-the-teach-first-challenges-in-leadership-event-25th-march-2010 Thu, 01 Apr 2010 18:30:39 GMT uk@edisonlearning.com Taaleem-EdisonLearning are continuing to deliver school improvement in Abu Dhabi government schools on behalf of the Abu Dhabi Education Council. Partnership work with four Grade 10 to Grade 12 government schools is continuing to raise student achievement and build capacity through a range of strategies... http://www.edisonlearning.net/2010/03/11/great-progress-in-abu-dhabi http://www.edisonlearning.net/2010/03/11/great-progress-in-abu-dhabi Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:22:07 GMT uk@edisonlearning.com In the run-up to the General Election, there has been a great deal of interest and media coverage around the concept of new schools that are sponsored and supported by groups of parents. In America, the idea of a parent sponsored school is not new... http://www.edisonlearning.net/2010/03/11/parent-sponsored-schools-news-from-america http://www.edisonlearning.net/2010/03/11/parent-sponsored-schools-news-from-america Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:10:05 GMT uk@edisonlearning.com The Corporation of London Academy, Islington opened its doors in September 2008 and is about to move into its new facilities. EdisonLearning assisted the sponsors throughout the startup period and helped define the educational vision that has informed the design of the new buildings. This... http://www.edisonlearning.net/2010/02/21/corporation-of-london-academy-features-in-the-islington-advertiser http://www.edisonlearning.net/2010/02/21/corporation-of-london-academy-features-in-the-islington-advertiser Sun, 21 Feb 2010 09:26:51 GMT uk@edisonlearning.com Two years ago, EdisonLearning acquired Virtual School pionneer Provost Systems, and this month, enjolment started at the organisations second entirely online high school in Colorado, USA. You can find out some more about what happens at a virtual school by visiting Provost Colorado High School... http://www.edisonlearning.net/2010/01/29/enrolment-begins-at-new-virtual-high-school http://www.edisonlearning.net/2010/01/29/enrolment-begins-at-new-virtual-high-school Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:28:11 GMT uk@edisonlearning.com The DCSF has recently announced the introduction of the World Class Primary Programme, a new model of school improvement, focused on providing the very best support to help all primary schools move forward and improve standards. At the heart of vision lies the new primary... http://www.edisonlearning.net/2010/01/29/a-curriculum-for-world-class-primary-schools http://www.edisonlearning.net/2010/01/29/a-curriculum-for-world-class-primary-schools Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:12:35 GMT uk@edisonlearning.com In some respects, Special Schools are in the vanguard of the drive for a better education system. Because they need to tackle every aspect of a child's development, both inside and outside school, they have to take a more all-embracing approach to education than most... http://www.edisonlearning.net/2010/01/29/a-new-model-for-special-schools-six-schools-in-essex-collaborate-to-realise-a-new-vision http://www.edisonlearning.net/2010/01/29/a-new-model-for-special-schools-six-schools-in-essex-collaborate-to-realise-a-new-vision Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:40:31 GMT uk@edisonlearning.com Congratulations to The Harwich School on their recently published Ofsted report. Not only does it tell a story of continuous improvement at the school, but it also highlights really positive opinions expressed by parents and carers who have noticed and appreciated the transformation that has... http://www.edisonlearning.net/2009/11/06/something-has-happened-at-the-harwich-school http://www.edisonlearning.net/2009/11/06/something-has-happened-at-the-harwich-school Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:33:58 GMT uk@edisonlearning.com