| When it comes to education and learning, Telford &
Wrekin offers a wealth of opportunities for all
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With one of the best education services in the country
and an excellent record in innovation and forward thinking, the
area offers excellent schools with constantly improving exam
results, two further education colleges, two university locations
and a state-of-the-art school broadband and video conferencing
network.
Use the links on the left and right to find the information you
want.
Telford & Wrekin's innovative approach to education has seen
some outstanding results, with schools across the borough proving
to be among the most improved in the country with their GCSE/GNVQ
results. Recent data revealed the proportion of Telford pupils
achieving five or more A*- C grades has risen by 4% in one year,
compared to the national rate of 2%.
Education is vitally important to the growth of the area, providing
a solid skill base for the many world-class multi-national
companies.
The Borough of Telford & Wrekin puts children and
young people at the heart of its priorities. With its partners it
has achieved
Beacon Status for integrated children's services for its ground
breaking work in delivering multi-agency services for families,
children and young people.
Children's Trust
Agencies work together
in parntership through the Children's Trust to improve outcomes
and provide integrated services for children, young people and
families.
Schools are at the heart of these new developments, such as the £70
million Hadley Learning Community which will feature a secondary
school, primary school, special school and community facilities in
a single landmark building, procured in partnership with the
private sector. The school will offer a range of support to the
community including early years, health services and lifelong
learning.
Telford is also home to two 'classrooms of the future', a
groundbreaking project funded by the Department for Education and
Skills. The Learning Innovation Centres are designed to
push the boundaries of teaching and learning and to accommodate new
educational practices not yet even thought of.
For general enquiries
Phone: 01952 385385
or
Email:
familyinformation@telford.gov.uk
To contact the Learning Innovation Centre
Email:
learninginnovationcentre@telford.gov.uk | |
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| Please note - Some documents published before
1st December 2006 may contain incorrect contact
numbers. |
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