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2010

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‘That kind of disruptive innovation may not come from the best schools. It is much more likely to come from social entrepreneurs who often seek to meet huge need without the resources for traditional solutions: teachers, text books and schools. Disruptive innovation frequently starts in the margins rather than the mainstream. Governments should continue to look to the very best school systems to guide improvement strategies. But increasingly they should also look to social entrepreneurs working at the extremes who may well create the low-cost, mass, participatory models of learning that will be needed in future. Download the full report here

2009

Seven Stories was the venue for ideas last Mondayevening. A lovely group brought along their shouts about learning – why are we fixated on   qualifications? Why do we have to make choices so young? Why is the academic way the only way? We want to change DIRECTION! We want learning that meets the needs of individuals…we want learning that recognises the knowledge within.

The imaginary guest list of people to inspire included Bill Drummond, Montessori, Steiner, and oh yes, the Chancellor of the Exchequer should come along to listen and maybe put his hand in his pocket. Great food from the chefs at Seven Stories and  some good feedback from the people who came along – next up – health on Thursday and poverty next Monday – join us if you haven’t already.

This is what people have said so far…

…great chance to meet some great people with shared values and ideas to create change in our community…excellent way of sharing and building ideas…great opportunity to potentially realise your aspirations and career dreams and goals…

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