Following the recent government Schools White Paper in which it sets out the case for a fully trust led system, our Director investigates what makes a ‘strong MAT’ and outlines why it’s the quality of the students that determines the quality of the institution.
STUDENTS from across the country came together at Rugby’s newest secondary school to work on a project which culminated in the creation of a community garden. (more…)
Two very successful days in Oxford for the World Class Schools Alumni Association! April 5th and 6th 2022 saw 45 World Class students from around the country visit St Edmund Hall of Oxford University as part of GCSE and A-Level Chemistry Outreach Events.
This year’s Symposium focused on the theme of social media, and over a day of workshops, debates and presentations we asked our World Class schools and students to consider the question: How can World Class students use social media as a force for good, and how can schools support them to do this?
On 17th March 2022 Houlton School, a brand new free school in Rugby, hosted the World Class Schools Quality Mark (WCSQM) Assessment Centre, welcoming 175 students from 30 primary and secondary schools applying for WCSQM re-accreditation.
In 2021 Ben, Chloe and Elsie from The Ashley School attended the WCSQM Awards Ceremony. Here they discuss their visit, thinking about the experience and how they felt.
Students from Bluecoat Wollaton Academy who were nominated by staff for their outstanding contribution to school life have been recognised at the World Class Schools Quality Mark (WCSQM) awards ceremony held at the Sheldonian Theatre in Oxford.
The WCSQM Alumni Association, in partnership with the Outreach Team Target Schools and the Chemistry Department at St Edmund Hall, Oxford University offered Alumni GCSE and A Level students an exclusive Chemistry Taster Day in April 2022.
Our annual Awards Ceremony came back bigger and better for 2021, as we celebrated the achievements of our World Class schools and their students at the magnificent Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford.
The World Class Student of the Month campaign recognises and awards students actively demonstrating World Class characteristics.
Marvin Gordon, Year 10 student at Langley Park School for Boys, is an ambassador for the The Tree Council’s #ForceForNature campaign, featuring on their moving video shown at the COP26 Summit in Glasgow. (more…)
