Sometimes the best and easiest way to start something new is to look first at what others have done.
Independent schools are involved in a vast array of projects and partnerships and some of these are highlighted below, to help get others started.
Ten schools from the Independent Schools Association along with their partner schools from the maintained sector took part in a large-scale experiment to learn more about the human brain.
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Primary pupils from 15 schools across United Learning came together to celebrate their social action initiatives at a special graduation ceremony held at Barclays HQ in Canary Wharf, London, in March 2017.
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The Arnold Foundation was established in 2003 to deliver a programme of boarding bursaries to young people from disadvantaged backgrounds as well as to enrich the life and culture of Rugby School. Means tested opportunities are offered to talented students with a need for boarding, alongside the funded day places that have always been available for students who live within 10 miles of the School.
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The Lao Rugby Federation (LRF) youth development programme “Champa Ban” is providing the opportunity for over 2,000 girls and boys to get involved in a sport that promotes the values of 'Integrity, Discipline, Passion, Respect and Solidarity' both on and off the pitch. Shrewsbury House School has been supporting this programme through a shoe recycling scheme – ‘CONVERSION – a new life for old shoes.’
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The Hampton Independent State School Partnership (ISSP) is a collaboration of schools from both the state and independent sector, working together to provide opportunities for their most able students to engage with each other through a variety of learning activities.
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In September 2015, United Learning launched its UnitedApp competition for a second year in partnership with 7billionideas. The competition gives students within the group around the country the chance to develop their business, digital and critical thinking skills as they create concepts for an educational application.
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Earlier this year, students from United Learning schools across the country took to the stage for a sold-out performance at London’s prestigious Lyceum Theatre. Conducted by popular composer Alexander L’Estrange, over 1,000 students and their teachers from across the country performed songs from Zimbe!
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Last year, Swindon Academy and Marlborough College launched a brand new initiative for Swindon; a Grammar Stream which will educate the most academically able students in the area. From September 2016, the new Grammar Stream will provide places for 30 students each year to enjoy a highly academic, Marlborough College backed education but based in, and part of, Swindon Academy.
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Around 200 people gathered at Repton School’s Sports Centre on the morning of Monday August 8 to watch GB swimmer Adam Peaty power his way to an Olympic gold medal and a new world record in the men’s 100m breaststroke event.
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