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Richmond Guardian
2008-08-07

All-ability academies backed by parents

Councillor Malcom Eady, Richmond Council cabinet member for education and children's services, said parents have given every indication they want to see the academies up and running sooner rather than later."

Richmond & Twickenham Times
2008-08-01

Parents Positive Over Academies

"Parents are reacting extremely positively to the prospect of three schools becoming academies."

Richmond Informer
2008-07-18

Outgoing head praises new academy plans

"The academy is not being imposed on the school and there will be more personalised learning for pupils."

Richmond & Twickenham Times
2008-07-18

Acting headteacher vows to keep up school's reputation

In the midst of an 'uncertain' time for Whitton School, the departing and acting heads have assured parents of a bright future."

Richmond & Twickenham Times
2008-07-04

Academy programme to tackle educational needs

Councillor Malcolm Eady *(Cabinet Member for Children's Services and Education): "Sweden has a more successful secondary school system than the UK, and Kunskapsskolan schools have a higher success rate than the average state schools in Sweden".

House of Commons Debates
2008-06-30

Oral Answers to Questions — Children, Schools and Families: Academies

Vince Cable (Deputy Party Leader; Twickenham, Liberal Democrat) and Edward Balls (Secretary of State, Department for Children, Schools and Families) discuss Academies and Kunskapsskolan.

BBC “The Politics Show"
2008-06-29

Sweden's 900 'free schools', are established by parents, charities and companies. They are independent but follow the national curriculum

“Today one in eight schools has been set up this way, with thousands of new applications granted each year. . . The applicants are often groups of parents spurred into action by the planned closure
of a well-loved local school."

Times Educational Supplement
2008-06-13

Here come the schools without classrooms

"I thought the one-size-fits-all model did not offer the kind of challenges and stimulation young people need," said Kunskapsskolan co-founder Peje Emilsson. Swedish parents obviously agreed and Kunskapsskolan schools now educate 9,000 pupils and employ 700 staff.

Times Educational Supplement
2008-06-13

Swedish system will be divisive in UK, say critics

Peje Emilsson, co-founder of Kunskapsskolan, said: " The fact that people can choose a school has led to a wider blend and mix of people than when everyone went to the local school."

Times Educational Supplement
2008-06-13

Private firms' foot in state schools' door

“Kunskapsskolan, the Swedish private schools company, is just the latest of these - an organisation prepared to run state-funded schools on a non profit basis."

The Economist
2008-06-03

Education in Sweden and Finland: Our friends in the north

'It has recently been awarded a contract to open two “academies"—independent state schools—in London, and I have been intrigued by what I´ve heard about its highly personalised teaching methods.'

Kent Online
2008-05-21

Key towns lined up for Swedish-style schools

'Sweden's leading independent school provider is eyeing up Kent as part of its bid to open a chain of state-funded schools in the UK.'

The Guardian
2008-04-14

More like university than school: the Swedish academies coming to England

'...beneath the apparent chaos is a highly structured plan.'

The Times
2008-04-05

Pupils to set their own timetables as Britain adopts Swedish-style academies

"'This brings the successful Swedish independent school model to Britain,' said Adonis, who claimed it was a 'seminal moment for English education.'"

Times Educational Supplement
2008-04-04

Swedes bring personal touch to academies

'Scandinavian education has long been regarded with envy by UK teachers and politicians.'

Richmond & Twickenham Times
2008-03-21

Schools out, academies in

'...one of the leading education providers in Sweden...'

News from Kunskapsskolan

2009-09-24
Twickenham Academy Headteacher Named
Kunskapsskolan, the leading secondary school provider who are preferred sponsors for three academies, today named Nick Jones as Principal Designate for Twickenham Academy.

Twickenham Academy is the name...

2009-06-22
Holywells set to become an academy
AN Ipswich school is today a step closer to becoming an academy following government approval for a private sponsor to take over.

Plans submitted by Suffolk County Council to transform Holywells High...

2008-08-11
CentreForum Report: Academies are the best way forward for state education
A new book from think-tank CentreForum entitled “Academies and the future of state education" details the history of the academies programme in Britain and brings together leaders from some of the most...
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2008-06-02
Students, parents, teachers: pleased with Kunskapsskolan
More than 70 % of students and 86 % of parents would recommend Kunskapsskolan.
Every year, Kunskapsskolan surveys all students, teachers and parents in their schools. This year, nearly 14,000 people gave their verdict on a range of issues, from the effectiveness of the method to...
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