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==Governance==
==Governance==
New Line Learning is based on a set of core values. These are honesty, respect and care for others. The core values have been established through discussion with members of the organisation and approval by the [[school governors]] with the intention of establishing them as the foundation for the corporate ethos of the two [[federated schools]]. The New Line Learning federation has one governing body for The Cornwallis School, and the Newlinelearning Academy.
New Line Learning is based on a set of core values. These are honesty, respect and care for others. The core values have been established through discussion with members of the organisation and approval by the [[school governors]] with the intention of establishing them as the foundation for the corporate ethos of the two [[federated schools]]. The New Line Learning federation has one governing body for The Cornwallis Academy, and the Newlinelearning Academy.


==Key characteristics==
==Key characteristics==

Revision as of 19:05, 30 March 2009

New Line Learning are learning concept schools used in south Maidstone, Kent, England. It consists of three secondary schools in South Maidstone who are governed under one body to improve standards for children and create greater consistency in the quality of provision through a collective approach to education.

Overview

The education in England is mainly provided through individual schools that run themselves. This results in education standards that vary according to the success or otherwise of individual schools. The lead is The Cornwallis Academy

The schools have re-branded themselves as ‘New Line Learning’ to reflect a new and positive approach to secondary education. The logo has been designed in consultation with the students across the schools and reflects the new direction in their education. Replacing the old logo with the new one is a first sign of the changes.

Approach

The approach is based on a simple rationale. Children who enjoy school do better than those who don't. Increasing the proportion of children who enjoy school will support raised standards.[citation needed] The research basis for the changes includes work on emotional intelligence and change management. Enjoyment comes from success and the project is designed to enable all young people to be successful and fulfilled through sharing resources and talents across the three schools. This requires an expectation of growing maturity from the students and co-operation from members of the local community. All three schools share a common curriculum that is extensively supported by information and communication technology.

Some of the approaches and standards taken are:

  • All Year 7 pupils are to be equipped with portable computers to aid their learning
  • An integrated Humanities course in years 7 and 8 aimed at teaching pupils how to learn and study independently
  • Key Stage 3 completed in two years instead of the normal 3, with National Curriculum assessment tests (SATs) being taken in Year 8 instead of Year 9
  • Key Stage 4 commencing in Year 9 with GCSE examinations taken in Year 10
  • Early entry into the Sixth Form in Year 11
  • Reporting to parents on each pupil’s progress every 7 weeks
  • Encouraging pupils to have a voice, which contributes to the direction of the schools with students even having a say in the new name and look of the new schools
  • Modern curriculum with an emphasis on project based learning, IT enabled learning and vocational courses.
  • Students are allowed to listen to music in most lessons, which can be chosen by the teacher.

Governance

New Line Learning is based on a set of core values. These are honesty, respect and care for others. The core values have been established through discussion with members of the organisation and approval by the school governors with the intention of establishing them as the foundation for the corporate ethos of the two federated schools. The New Line Learning federation has one governing body for The Cornwallis Academy, and the Newlinelearning Academy.

Key characteristics

The principles of emotional intelligence are at the heart of the education programme. This is based on the belief that the traditional academic development that is characteristic of most education institutions is only one of the multiple intelligences that need developing in a school. There are common pastoral programmes and procedures plus a common set of values across the federation to support this. New Line Learning is working with Yale University and University College London to develop pupils’ emotional maturity through its emotional intelligence programmes.[citation needed]

Another key characteristic is the development of information technology as a support for learning. Internet based methods are used to poll student perceptions of lessons so that planning can be based on direct feedback from these clients. There is a specific priority for using empirical research evidence as a basis for planning the provision.


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