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Kunskapsskolan in the news

The Independent
2010-04-22
Why the Swedes' idea may backfire
Plans for parents to set up their own schools are being greeted with scepticism
Daily Telegraph
2010-04-21
Conservative vision for education 'will change schools for the betterexternal link'
When the Liveral MP WE Forster masterminded the successful passage of the Education Act 1870, the main opposition to the legislation came from his own party.
Richmond Informer
2008-07-18
Outgoing head praises new academy plansPDF
"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 reputationPDF
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 needsPDF
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: Academiesexternal link, opens in new window
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 curriculumexternal link, opens in new window
“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 classroomsPDF
"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 criticsPDF
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' doorPDF
“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 northexternal link, opens in new window
'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.'
The Guardian
2008-04-14
More like university than school: the Swedish academies coming to Englandexternal link, opens in new window
'...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 academiesexternal link, opens in new window
"'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 academiesPDF
'Scandinavian education has long been regarded with envy by UK teachers and politicians.'
Richmond & Twickenham Times
2008-03-21
Schools out, academies inexternal link, opens in new window
'...one of the leading education providers in Sweden...'

News from Kunskapsskolan

2010-07-03
Grades at Kunskapsskolan continue to improve
'The strong result originates from a systematic working method based on setting goals, carrying out prognosis and following up on the results with every teacher team in every subject in every school,'...
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2010-05-25
Learning Schools Trust appoints John Baumber as CEO and Education Director
London, 25 May 2010 — The Learning Schools Trust today announces with immediate effect the appointment of John Baumber as CEO and Education Director.
 
Mr. Baumber has over 35 years of experience from...
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2010-05-18
Nancy Robinson appointed Principal Designate of the proposed Ipswich Academy
The Learning Schools Trust today announced the appointment of Nancy Robinson as Principal Designate for the proposed Ipswich Academy , which is proposed to replace Holywells High School.  The new...
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2010-03-16
Schools Minister approves funding for academies
Schools Minister Vernon Coaker has approved the funding agreement for the Hampton and Twickenham Academies — meaning the existing schools are on course to be re-opened as academies in September.
 
The...
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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...


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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...


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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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