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The '''New Line Academies''' are two concept schools present in South [[Maidstone]], [[Kent]], [[England]]. It consisted of two secondary schools ([[Cornwallis Academy]] and [[New Line Learning Academy]]) in South Maidstone who were governed under one body to improve standards for children and create greater consistency in the quality of provision through a collective approach to education.

==Overview==

Most people today shop in [[supermarkets]] because they provide a wide range of choice and quality products under one roof. [[Education in England]], on the other hand, is still mainly provided by individual schools that run themselves and this results in education standards that vary according to the success or otherwise of individual schools.

The system of [[education in England]] is mainly provided through individual self-managing schools within the context of the [[National Curriculum for England|National Curriculum]], influence from [[Local Authorities]] and national regulation through [[OFSTED]].<ref>[http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/ressources/eurydice/eurybase/pdf/section/UN_EN_C2_8_2_3.pdf] {{dead link|date=June 2018}}</ref> Despite this regulation, education standards vary markedly according to the success or otherwise of individual schools and even departments within schools.

The schools had re-branded themselves as ‘New Line Learning’ to reflect a novel approach to [[secondary education]] characterised by a set of values that are founded in the new Academies programme and research evidence about how children learn and what sets appropriate conditions for learning. As a start, the schools' new logo had been designed in consultation with the students and reflects the new direction in their education. Replacing the old logo with the new one is a first sign of change. Other changes will be the GCSE results.

Three secondary schools in South Maidstone have joined together under one governing body to provide greater educational choice and improved standards for all children in their care.

The purpose of the UK Government's Academies programme is to raise standards in education in England and it is not confined to schools with low attainment although many new Academies have been in that category. Successful schools are expected to innovate and provide leadership through the Academies programme because they are often in the best position to do so. The majority of CTCs have become Academies.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/academies/ctcs/?version=1 |title=Archived copy |access-date=2009-04-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090630150853/http://www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/academies/ctcs/?version=1 |archive-date=2009-06-30 |url-status=dead }}</ref> because they are expected to innovate particularly in the fields of ICT, enterprise and work related learning. In 2014 the Cornwallis Academy achieved 47% in the 5 A*-C performance indicator including English and Mathematics GCSEs <ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/performancetables/ |title=School and college achievement and attainment tables |access-date=2009-04-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090324081213/http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/performancetables/ |archive-date=2009-03-24 |url-status=dead }}</ref> which is below both Kent and National figures, and in 2013 only 3% of students achieved the English baccalaureate.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.education.gov.uk/cgi-bin/schools/performance/school.pl?urn=135371&superview=sec|title=Cornwallis Academy - GOV.UK - Find and compare schools in England|website=Find and compare schools in England|access-date=3 June 2018}}</ref> Its performance including Mathematics and English is at about the Kent and national averages and similar to performance in previous years before it became an academy. The New Line Learning initiative is therefore in keeping with its academy status but it is too early to tell whether the new approach will further raise standards or enable the success to continue at the New Line Learning Schools. The purpose of the Academies programme is in part to try new things and see what works.

The schools have re-branded themselve as ‘New Line Learning’ to reflect a fresh approach to [[secondary education]]. The logo has been designed in consultation with the students across the schools and reflects the new direction in their education.

In order to find the best education practice, New Line Learning's Executive Headteacher Dr Chris Gerry regularly travels abroad taking part in education research in some of the top universities and getting research evidence on which to base New Line Learning development.

==APPROACH==

==Approach==

The approach is simple. Children that enjoy school do better than those that don't. Enjoyment comes from success and all young people can be successful and fulfilled through sharing resources and talents across the three schools. All three schools share a common curriculum that is extensively supported by information and communication technology.

The approach is based on a simple rationale. Children who enjoy school do better than those who don't. Increasing the proportion of children who enjoy school will support raised standards.<ref>{{cite journal|url=http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/42507/|title=Pupils' enjoyment of history: what lessons can teachers learn from their pupils?|first1=Richard|last1=Harris|first2=Terry|last2=Haydn|date=1 December 2006|journal=Curriculum Journal|volume=17|issue=4|pages=315–333|access-date=3 June 2018|doi=10.1080/09585170601072544|s2cid=144821218 }}</ref> The research basis for the changes includes work on [[emotional intelligence]] and [[change management]]. Enjoyment comes from success and the project is designed to enable all young people to be successful and fulfilled through sharing resources and talents across the three schools. This requires an expectation of growing maturity from the students and co-operation from members of the local community. In line with the Academies remit, all three schools share a common curriculum that is extensively supported by information and communication technology.

The research evidence on the benefits of ICT to schools is generally positive<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.mirandanet.ac.uk/fellowship/measure_effect.htm |title=MirandaNet Fellowship - How to measure the effect of ICT on achievement levels |access-date=2009-04-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090403190316/http://www.mirandanet.ac.uk/fellowship/measure_effect.htm |archive-date=2009-04-03 |url-status=dead }}</ref> but the rapid changes in technology and how it is employed in the classroom make up to date data with robust conclusions more difficult than in other fields. Given that resources such as Wikipedia are becoming increasingly sophisticated sources of information but with the downside of many more possibilities for misinformation, it seems inevitable that technology will become an increasing part of general education not least because children have to learn to deal with access to massively increasing quantities of information. This is no different from the printing press enabling books to become mainstream parts of learning. New Line Learning is collecting evidence about how high investment in ICT affects learning as part of its core provision.

-- all Year 7 pupils are to be equipped with portable computers to aid their learning

Some of the approaches and innovations are:

-- an*An integrated Humanities course in years 7 and 8 teachesaimed at teaching pupils how to learn and study independently

-- *[[Key Stage 3]] completed in two years instead of the normal 3, with [[National Curriculum assessment]] tests (SATs) being taken in Year 8 instead of Year 9

-- *[[Key Stage 4]] commencing in Year 9 with [[GCSE]] examinations taken in Year 10

-- early*Early entry into the [[Sixth Form]] in Year 11

-- encouraging*Encouraging pupils to have a voice, which contributes to the direction of the schools with students even having a say in the new name and look of the new schools

-- a modern*Modern [[curriculum]] with an emphasis on project -based learning, IT -enabled learning and [[vocational]] courses.

*Students are sometimes allowed to listen to music in lessons, which can be chosen by the teacher.

==Governance==

-- [[Key Stage 3]] completed in two years instead of the normal 3, with [[National Curriculum assessment]] tests (SATs) being taken in Year 8 instead of Year 9

The New Line Learning federation has one governing body for [[Cornwallis Academy]] and [[New Line Learning Academy]].

==Key characteristics==

-- [[Key Stage 4]] commencing in Year 9 with [[GCSE]] examinations taken in Year 10

The principles of [[emotional intelligence]] are at the heart of the education programme. This is based on the belief that the traditional academic development that is characteristic of most education institutions is only one of the [[multiple intelligences]] that need developing in a school. There are common pastoral programmes and procedures plus a common set of values across the federation to support this. New Line Learning is working with [[Yale University]] and [[University College London]] to develop pupils’ emotional maturity through its [[emotional intelligence]] programmes.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://mba.yale.edu/faculty/profiles/salovey.shtml |title=Yale School of Management - Faculty - Peter Salovey |access-date=2009-04-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090201080329/http://mba.yale.edu/faculty/profiles/salovey.shtml |archive-date=2009-02-01 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

Another key characteristic is the development of information technology as a support for learning. Internet based methods are used to poll student perceptions of lessons so that planning can be based on direct feedback from these clients. There is a specific priority for using empirical research evidence as a basis for planning the provision.

-- early entry into the [[Sixth Form]] in Year 11

==See also==

-- reporting to parents on each pupil’s progress every 7 weeks

*[[Experiential education]]

==References==

-- encouraging pupils to have a voice, which contributes to the direction of the schools

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-- a modern [[curriculum]] with an emphasis on project based learning, IT enabled learning and [[vocational]] courses.

==VALUES==

Honesty, respect and care for others are at the heart of New Line Learing values. These values have been established through discussion with staff and students, they are the core values at NLL.

==CARE==

At the heart of the education programme is a model of care that seeks to ensure that pupils are emotionally happy and well-balanced within school. There are common pastoral programmes and procedures plus a common set of values. NLL is working with [[Yale University]] and [[University College London]] to develop pupils’ emotional maturity via [[emotional intelligence]] programmes.

==Notes==

The lead school in New Line Learning is The Cornwallis School a specialist [[Technology College]] and a member of the Specialist Schools programme.

==External links==

*[http://www.dfes.gov.uk Department for Education and Skills].

*[http://www.newlinelearning.com/ New Line learning]

[[Category:Education in Kent]]

==See also==

*[[Experiential education]]