Whole Education Project

In response to the RSA’s hugely popular Education Charter, the RSA, in partnership with a number of other leading third sector organisations involved in education, are launching the Whole Education movement.

Whole Education supports education that knits together academic, practical and vocational learning calibrated to the potential of each individual. We believe education should invest in the intellectual development of the young person as well as the development of social and emotional competencies. These competencies are a major part of the foundations that allow every young person to learn effectively and contribute positively to their own development and attainment and to the development of a good society.

Whole Education’s Common Beliefs are derived from the charter. View our common beliefs and get more information.

The active partners behind Whole Education so far include the RSA, Oxfam, Paul Hamlyn Foundation, Edge, Innovation Unit, Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, Human scale Education, UK Youth, Futurelab, Young Foundation, DEA, ASDAN, Co-Operative College, Food for Life Partnership and the Campaign for Learning.

Together, Whole Education partner initiatives work with over 5000 schools and colleges (including over three quarters of secondary schools) and numerous youth organisations and charities engaging directly with young people.

Our overall aim is to ensure that all young people have access to a Whole Education, an education which equips them with the skills, knowledge, attitudes and resources necessary to cope and thrive in life beyond school. and make a positive contribution to their societies.

We are already working to ensure that practitioners across the country who believe in Whole Education are supported to develop and share such practices.  A key area of focus in 2010 will be to provide Whole Education EXPO events across the country to provide a ‘one stop shop’ for practitioners interested in Whole Education practices and initiatives.

We believe that every young person deserves a Whole Education. We know many young people, parents, employers, teachers and citizens across the country agree. We will be working with various partner organisations and individuals throughout the year to engage these stakeholder groups and stimulate debate about education across the country.

Finally, we believe that the policy environment should be conducive to supporting Whole Education for young people. Acting as a voice for our supporters, actively engaged and otherwise, we will seek to influence policy in support of our aims for young people.

Fellows who have already signed up to the Education Charter will receive regular updates about Whole Education and how you can get more involved. Sign up now if you haven't already.  Other Fellows who are interested are highly encouraged to show support for Whole Education and get in touch.

For more information visit the Whole Education website.