Waingels College in Reading wanted to get away from a 'one-size fits all' curriculum and to develop a fluid, open and personalised approach to learning. So says Executive Principal Richard Green. The school has been working on this for several years. Year 7s use the RSA's 'Opening Minds' curriculum; staff use a competences-based approach in other years; there are vertical learning groups in some areas; the school works to ensure that teachers are not isolated, bringing them together regularly to reflect on the impact of their innovations. From a Year 7 lesson dedicated to listening skills, to a Year 9 science lesson that aims to develop effective thinking skills, we see what the approach looks like in action.

Video Series: KS3 New Visions
Release Date 2007