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Time Out
9 hours ago
- General
- Time Out
Two London schools have been nominated for World's Best School 2025
When it comes to educating their kids, parents understandably only want the best. So, it's good news for the residents of Enfield and Hounslow, as schools in these areas have just been nominated for the World's Best School Prize 2025. Two state-funded schools in north and west London were nominated as finalists for the prestigious global prize this year. Rivers Academy West London, a secondary school in Feltham, and One Degree Academy, a nursery and primary school in Enfield are in the running for the awards this year. The London schools are competing against 50 schools from around the world, with schools in India, Colombia, Nigeria and the USA also in the running. Five prizes are up for grabs in the World's Best School Prize 2025, for Community Collaboration, Environmental Action, Innovation, Overcoming Adversity, and Supporting Healthy Lives. Winners for the awards will be chosen by a panel of experts and announced in October. A public vote is also now open, where people can vote for the Community Choice Award from the 50 finalists. Winners will be invited to attend a summit in Abu Dhabi in November to share their best practices with policymakers from around the world. Rivers Academy is up for the Supporting Healthy Lives prize, thanks to its commitment to students' wellbeing and mental health. London's Deputy Mayor for Children and Families, Joanne McCartney, said: 'Rivers Academy's nomination reflects the school's commitment to nurturing students' wellbeing and building their confidence through projects that also benefit the wider community.' One Degree has been nominated for the Overcoming Adversity award for its curriculum that helps students from all backgrounds build resilience and practical skills, regardless of their socioeconomic background. 'One Degree Academy is delivering exceptional results by supporting children and families facing disadvantage and helping pupils access a wide range of activities as they progress from nursery through to primary,' said McCartney. 'Both schools are shining examples of the life-changing impact education can have in our capital, as we build a better London for everyone.'
South Wales Guardian
9 hours ago
- Business
- South Wales Guardian
London school in running for global education prize
Rivers Academy West London, in Feltham, has been named as a finalist for the World's Best School prize for supporting healthy lives. The state secondary school says its curriculum helps give students in a deprived area life skills and has programmes which teach them about healthy living and sustainability. It is one of four UK schools to reach the finals of the T4 Education prizes, meaning the UK has more finalists than any other country globally for the third year running. One Degree Academy, in Enfield, London, is a finalist for the overcoming adversity prize. The state-funded nursery and primary school prioritises admission for children from lower-income families. It offers ballet and fencing as after-school activities and every child learns a musical instrument and takes swimming lessons. Minerva Virtual Academy, an online independent secondary school, has become the first of its kind to become a finalist for the innovation prize. It launched in 2020 and has grown from four students to more than 1,100 from 60 countries. Heanor Gate Spencer Academy, a secondary state school in Heanor, Derbyshire, is a finalist for the community collaboration prize. The school helps students find local employment in the former mining town which faces limited job opportunities and reduced social mobility. Its curriculum includes self-regulation and emotional literacy, and students take part in community initiatives such as in a local gym and care home. The winners and finalists of the five prizes – community collaboration, environmental action, innovation, overcoming adversity and supporting healthy lives – will be invited to the World Schools Summit in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on November 15 and 16. They will also receive memberships to the Best School to Work programme to help them attract and retain teachers. Tim Wormald, the assistant principal of Rivers Academy, said: 'We're in an area of London that doesn't always get the best news so I think it's brilliant news for Feltham to showcase what young people in the area can do in a positive way. 'I hope it gives the students some confidence and self-belief.' Hugh Viney, the founder and chief executive of Minerva, said he hoped the achievement would 'act as proof' of the value of online schools. 'Since we launched in 2020, we have argued, and presented evidence to government, for online schools to be recognised as part of the solution to the crisis that our current system finds itself in,' he added. 'While some are receptive to the idea, there are still those that don't see the benefits a school like ours can bring.' Historian and educator Sir Anthony Seldon congratulated Minerva Academy on its nomination, which he said 'offers a compelling glimpse of what lies ahead, a school that is flexible, global and compassionate'. Jo Addleton, the headteacher of One Degree Academy, said: 'At a time when families face growing challenges and schools are stretched more than ever, this recognition means so much.' Matt Jones, the principal of Heanor Gate, said: 'To see our work commended on a global platform fills me with profound joy. The recognition within this nomination is a testament to the unified efforts of every student, colleague, parent, and community member, and it is a moment of celebration for us all.' Vikas Pota, the founder of T4 Education, said: 'In a world being turned upside down by AI, as technology reshapes the way we learn and renders centuries-old jobs obsolete, and amid growing challenges of climate change, conflict, poverty and populism, our young people face a more precarious future than ever. And a good education, with humans at its heart, has never been more important. 'It is in schools like Rivers Academy West London, One Degree Academy, Minerva Virtual Academy, and Heanor Gate Spencer Academy where we find the innovations and expertise that give us hope for a better future.' The winners will be announced in October.
North Wales Chronicle
11 hours ago
- Business
- North Wales Chronicle
London school in running for global education prize
Rivers Academy West London, in Feltham, has been named as a finalist for the World's Best School prize for supporting healthy lives. The state secondary school says its curriculum helps give students in a deprived area life skills and has programmes which teach them about healthy living and sustainability. It is one of four UK schools to reach the finals of the T4 Education prizes, meaning the UK has more finalists than any other country globally for the third year running. One Degree Academy, in Enfield, London, is a finalist for the overcoming adversity prize. The state-funded nursery and primary school prioritises admission for children from lower-income families. It offers ballet and fencing as after-school activities and every child learns a musical instrument and takes swimming lessons. Minerva Virtual Academy, an online independent secondary school, has become the first of its kind to become a finalist for the innovation prize. It launched in 2020 and has grown from four students to more than 1,100 from 60 countries. Heanor Gate Spencer Academy, a secondary state school in Heanor, Derbyshire, is a finalist for the community collaboration prize. The school helps students find local employment in the former mining town which faces limited job opportunities and reduced social mobility. Its curriculum includes self-regulation and emotional literacy, and students take part in community initiatives such as in a local gym and care home. The winners and finalists of the five prizes – community collaboration, environmental action, innovation, overcoming adversity and supporting healthy lives – will be invited to the World Schools Summit in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on November 15 and 16. They will also receive memberships to the Best School to Work programme to help them attract and retain teachers. Tim Wormald, the assistant principal of Rivers Academy, said: 'We're in an area of London that doesn't always get the best news so I think it's brilliant news for Feltham to showcase what young people in the area can do in a positive way. 'I hope it gives the students some confidence and self-belief.' Hugh Viney, the founder and chief executive of Minerva, said he hoped the achievement would 'act as proof' of the value of online schools. 'Since we launched in 2020, we have argued, and presented evidence to government, for online schools to be recognised as part of the solution to the crisis that our current system finds itself in,' he added. 'While some are receptive to the idea, there are still those that don't see the benefits a school like ours can bring.' Historian and educator Sir Anthony Seldon congratulated Minerva Academy on its nomination, which he said 'offers a compelling glimpse of what lies ahead, a school that is flexible, global and compassionate'. Jo Addleton, the headteacher of One Degree Academy, said: 'At a time when families face growing challenges and schools are stretched more than ever, this recognition means so much.' Matt Jones, the principal of Heanor Gate, said: 'To see our work commended on a global platform fills me with profound joy. The recognition within this nomination is a testament to the unified efforts of every student, colleague, parent, and community member, and it is a moment of celebration for us all.' Vikas Pota, the founder of T4 Education, said: 'In a world being turned upside down by AI, as technology reshapes the way we learn and renders centuries-old jobs obsolete, and amid growing challenges of climate change, conflict, poverty and populism, our young people face a more precarious future than ever. And a good education, with humans at its heart, has never been more important. 'It is in schools like Rivers Academy West London, One Degree Academy, Minerva Virtual Academy, and Heanor Gate Spencer Academy where we find the innovations and expertise that give us hope for a better future.' The winners will be announced in October.
BBC News
13 hours ago
- General
- BBC News
World's Best School Awards: Tell us the best thing about YOUR school
What schools are up for an award? Rivers Academy West London, a secondary school, made the final 10 in the 'Supporting Healthy Lives' category. Their projects include working on community orchards and an active student leadership Degree Academy, a nursery and primary school in London, made the top 10 in the category 'Overcoming Adversity'. Every child at the school plays a musical Virtual Academy, an independent secondary school in the UK, made the final 10 for 'Innovation' and is the first UK online school to become a finalist. Heanor Gate Spencer Academy, a secondary school in Derbyshire, is nominated in the 'Community Collaboration' category for giving students experiences in local businesses, like gyms, boxing clubs and care school may not be in the finalists of this education prize, but maybe you think it deserves an award us know in the comments below what the best thing about your school is...
Rhyl Journal
14 hours ago
- Business
- Rhyl Journal
London school in running for global education prize
Rivers Academy West London, in Feltham, has been named as a finalist for the World's Best School prize for supporting healthy lives. The state secondary school says its curriculum helps give students in a deprived area life skills and has programmes which teach them about healthy living and sustainability. It is one of four UK schools to reach the finals of the T4 Education prizes, meaning the UK has more finalists than any other country globally for the third year running. One Degree Academy, in Enfield, London, is a finalist for the overcoming adversity prize. The state-funded nursery and primary school prioritises admission for children from lower-income families. It offers ballet and fencing as after-school activities and every child learns a musical instrument and takes swimming lessons. Minerva Virtual Academy, an online independent secondary school, has become the first of its kind to become a finalist for the innovation prize. It launched in 2020 and has grown from four students to more than 1,100 from 60 countries. Heanor Gate Spencer Academy, a secondary state school in Heanor, Derbyshire, is a finalist for the community collaboration prize. The school helps students find local employment in the former mining town which faces limited job opportunities and reduced social mobility. Its curriculum includes self-regulation and emotional literacy, and students take part in community initiatives such as in a local gym and care home. The winners and finalists of the five prizes – community collaboration, environmental action, innovation, overcoming adversity and supporting healthy lives – will be invited to the World Schools Summit in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on November 15 and 16. They will also receive memberships to the Best School to Work programme to help them attract and retain teachers. Tim Wormald, the assistant principal of Rivers Academy, said: 'We're in an area of London that doesn't always get the best news so I think it's brilliant news for Feltham to showcase what young people in the area can do in a positive way. 'I hope it gives the students some confidence and self-belief.' Hugh Viney, the founder and chief executive of Minerva, said he hoped the achievement would 'act as proof' of the value of online schools. 'Since we launched in 2020, we have argued, and presented evidence to government, for online schools to be recognised as part of the solution to the crisis that our current system finds itself in,' he added. 'While some are receptive to the idea, there are still those that don't see the benefits a school like ours can bring.' Historian and educator Sir Anthony Seldon congratulated Minerva Academy on its nomination, which he said 'offers a compelling glimpse of what lies ahead, a school that is flexible, global and compassionate'. Jo Addleton, the headteacher of One Degree Academy, said: 'At a time when families face growing challenges and schools are stretched more than ever, this recognition means so much.' Matt Jones, the principal of Heanor Gate, said: 'To see our work commended on a global platform fills me with profound joy. The recognition within this nomination is a testament to the unified efforts of every student, colleague, parent, and community member, and it is a moment of celebration for us all.' Vikas Pota, the founder of T4 Education, said: 'In a world being turned upside down by AI, as technology reshapes the way we learn and renders centuries-old jobs obsolete, and amid growing challenges of climate change, conflict, poverty and populism, our young people face a more precarious future than ever. And a good education, with humans at its heart, has never been more important. 'It is in schools like Rivers Academy West London, One Degree Academy, Minerva Virtual Academy, and Heanor Gate Spencer Academy where we find the innovations and expertise that give us hope for a better future.' The winners will be announced in October.
