Case Studies

15 February 2024

Primary Pupils Across The Group Express Creativity In Regional StorySLAM Finals

At the end of the last half term, pupils across the Group took to the stage for the regional StorySLAM 2024 finals, battling fierce competition to be crowned best storyteller.

09 February 2024

The PARIS 2024 programme has kicked off to support United Learning pupils’ physical and mental wellbeing.

We sat down with Shaun Dowling, Department Head, Strategy & Sports Performance to discuss PARIS 2024, an initiative taking place across our schools with the aim of encouraging all young people to become more active.

30 January 2024

Minimum Service Levels for Education Consultation: United Learning Response

This is a response on behalf of United Learning to the consultation document Minimum Service Levels…

19 January 2024

United Learning appointed by DfE to build Sustainability Digital Support Hub

United Learning has been appointed by the Department for Education (DfE) to build and embed a Sustainability Digital Support Hub as a central service within the DfE’s suite of sustainability initiatives.

15 December 2023

Lord Mayor of Portsmouth Visits Pupils at Beacon View Academy

Lord Mayor of Portsmouth, Tom Coles, and local councillors Brian and George Madgwick and Chris Dike visit school to see new polytunnel

07 December 2023

Students Across the Group Engage in Lively COP28 Simulation Events

Last week, United Learning in partnership with the British Council, hosted two COP28 simulation events for secondary students across 23 of the Group’s schools.

22 November 2023

Shaping Future Conversations: The United Curriculum's Approach to Religion and Worldviews

In a recent interview, we had the privilege of speaking with Katie Gooch, Primary Religion and Worldviews Curriculum Lead at United Learning, to gain insight into the organisation's innovative Religion & Worldviews Curriculum.

16 November 2023

Central Academy Wins Two National Awards for Pupil and Staff Wellbeing

Academy wins two School Impact Awards for Pupil Wellbeing and Staff Wellbeing

12 October 2023

Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology students shortlisted for Global Empathy Award

Students from CAST recognised by the Global Empathy Awards 2023 for their work on an impressive environmental project.

11 October 2023

Unlocking the Past: an overview of United Curriculum for primary history

The United Curriculum for Primary History is a meticulously crafted educational journey that aims to provide primary level pupils with a deep understanding of history.

05 October 2023

More sport, less injury: a collaboration between United Learning and Podium Analytics

On this World Teachers' Day, United Learning and Podium Analytics are announcing a new partnership to streamline the management of sports injuries across the group’s secondary schools.

03 October 2023

New community hub opens in Blackbird Leys on Windale Primary School site

Local charity Oxford Hub opens a community hub on Windale Primary School site.

26 September 2023

Educating for a sustainable future: United Curriculum’s commitment

Embracing sustainability in education is a vital step towards creating a more environmentally conscious and responsible generation. Elizabeth Lupton, a leading expert in sustainability education, provides an in-depth look into how United Learning's Sustainability curriculum is shaping young minds and fostering a sense of responsibility towards the planet.

21 September 2023

Navigating the world with United Learning's geography curriculum: an insight from Hannah Whaites

In a rapidly changing world, understanding the complexities of our planet is more crucial than ever. The United Curriculum's Primary Geography program offers a comprehensive educational journey, carefully designed to empower students with a deep appreciation and knowledge of the Earth's physical and human processes. We sat down with Hannah Whaites, an expert in geography education, to gain insights into what sets this curriculum apart.

13 September 2023

Sequencing the curriculum: why now?

What schools choose to teach and when, or the curriculum, is a set of decisions that can have a huge impact on educational outcomes.

06 September 2023

Chilmington Green School welcomes founding students

Chilmington Green School has been years in the planning but today it finally opened its doors and welcomed its first-ever students.

31 August 2023

Transforming education: Brian Doyle's vision for an inclusive English curriculum

In an effort to address the long-standing issues of diversity and representation in education, Brian…

29 August 2023

Surbiton High School pupils celebrate their GCSE results

Surbiton High School pupils are celebrating their 2023 GCSE results today, with pupils achieving 42% of all GCSEs at grade 9 and 88% at grade 9 to 7.