Opening Minds designates training school network
Last Friday the RSA announced major changes in the operation of Opening Minds - the competency-based curriculum pioneered by the RSA and being used by over 200 secondary schools in England.
Seven schools are being designated as RSA Opening Minds Training Schools. These are schools that have been assessed as being 'good' or 'outstanding' by Ofsted and, following a rigorous application and visitation process are being designated as leading practitioners of Opening Minds.
The seven schools, that will work with other schools in their region to support and accredit Opening Minds practice, are:
A dedicated Opening Minds website will be launched on 11 November.
Seven schools are being designated as RSA Opening Minds Training Schools. These are schools that have been assessed as being 'good' or 'outstanding' by Ofsted and, following a rigorous application and visitation process are being designated as leading practitioners of Opening Minds.
The seven schools, that will work with other schools in their region to support and accredit Opening Minds practice, are:
- Capital City Academy, Brent
- Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School, Liverpool
- Kingsbridge Community College, Devon
- Oasis Academy, Enfield
- The RSA Academy, Tipton
- St John's College, Marlborough
- Whitley Abbey Business and Enterprise College, Coventry
A dedicated Opening Minds website will be launched on 11 November.