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Kicking of the term with a talk from Jason Newman

Ruby Norris — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:35:04 +0000

Jason leads global commercial and marketing functions, helping universities, students, and employers connect through data-driven insights and partnerships, and brings over 30 years in international higher education, much of it working closely with institutions in Australia and New Zealand. Outside of work, Jason is a hobby farmer and produce grower, and an active fundraiser for […]

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Can you help our social entrepreneurs?

Ruby Norris — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:52:06 +0000

This week we launched the first lessons for our EDGE Social Entrepreneurship & Innovation Certificate, a two-year GCSE equivalent course that our Fourth Year pupils are taking alongside their GCSE subjects. More than 70 pupils have opted in, a substantial first cohort, and one that is going to hugely benefit from support from our �鶹��ý […]

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Learning Beyond the Classroom

Ruby Norris — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:14:05 +0000

The final few weeks of the Summer Term have showcased what EDGE is all about: giving pupils meaningful opportunities to think creatively, solve real-world problems and learn beyond the classroom. Our recent Summer School at the University of Nottingham, one of EDGE’s key partners, was a particular highlight. Pupils experienced an entrepreneurial university culture first-hand, […]

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A Museum Fit for the King

Darcy Brown — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:04:47 +0000

What an exciting week it has been, as the first years’ work towards the launch of this year’s EDGE Museum. As part of their work on the upcoming Memory Museum, Rosie B and Daisy D shown some amazing initiative by writing to His Majesty The King. Their exhibit explores how �鶹��ý has celebrated royal events throughout its […]

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Sixth Form Pupils launch new Buzzness

Darcy Brown — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:58:07 +0000

Hills & Hive, a business created by our Sixth Form pupils as part of the EDGE pathway, will be selling handmade beeswax candles on Monday 29 June as part of the First Year Museum event. All candles are made from pure, natural beeswax. Larger yellow candles are available for £8.99 each or two for £15, while smaller […]

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Celebrating Award Win at the Enactus NextGen Takeover 2026

Ruby Norris — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:18:26 +0000

Mr Jones, Mrs Webster, Mr Parker, and Mr Searle, along with several pupils, were invited to attend this year’s Enactus NextGen Takeover 2026, held at ExCeL London. The event brings together students, educators, and industry leaders from across the UK and Ireland, celebrating the power of student-led social enterprise to drive meaningful and sustainable change. […]

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