Welcome to the 2010-2011 academic year
(A. Horsburgh, 18.08.10)
We would like to extend a very warm welcome to the 2010-2011 cohort of Trainee Teachers and we look forward to seeing you all in September. A reminder about registration days (SCITE) and induction days (EBITE)... >> more
Bringing Languages to Life
(A. Horsburgh, 18.08.10)
While growing up in the modern world it is increasingly important for school students to have a grasp of foreign languages. Which is why the Leominster and Bromyard based Robert Owen Group is seeking foreign language graduates who want to share their talent and enthusiasm for languages, and enter a professional that uses their ability on a daily basis... >> more
A new venture for the Robert Owen Group - Robert Owen Sports Excursions
(A. Horsburgh, 17.08.10)
Capitalising on our staff members’ enthusiasm and expertise in sport and sporting events, the Robert Owen Group has established Robert Owen Sports Excursions. Offering an easy alternative of getting to the match, Robert Owen Sports Excursions will book your ticket and transport you to the event with the camaraderie of your fellow supporters. Sit back and enjoy the whole day as Robert Owen Sports Excursions takes the hassle out of getting to and from the event. The first excursion is to the rugby match between Exeter Chiefs and Gloucester on 4th September... >> more
Teaching Makes the Grade for Top Graduates
(A. Horsburgh, 26.07.10)
Teaching is attracting more and more high-calibre graduates according to statistics published by the Training and Development Agency for Schools.
The data, which suggests that teaching is becoming a top career choice amongst high fliers, has been compiled by the Training and Development Agency for Schools (TDA) using data from providers of teacher training in England... >> more
Proud to support the Bromyard Co-operative School Trust
(A. Horsburgh, 21.06.10)
The Robert Owen Group is proud to be supporting the Bromyard Co-operative School Trust. The Trust, consisting of seven schools in and around Bromyard, and supporting partners, are joining together to help safeguard their future.
The Bromyard Co-operative School Trust looks set to be the biggest rural co-operative of schools in the country... >> more
Calling All Teaching Assistants!
(A. Horsburgh, 24.05.10)
Are you interested in training to teach and obtaining Qualified Teacher Status whilst continuing to work at your school?
Have you heard about the Registered Teacher Programme?... >> more
Introducing the Robert Owen Group
(A. Horsburgh, 24.05.10)
Over the past week we have been sending out a leaflet to all of our members, member schools, colleges, nurseries and higher education institutions, introducing the new look Robert Owen Group... >> more
Maths and Science Graduates urged not to 'waste' their degrees
(A. Horsburgh 24.05.10)
Nearly half (46 per cent) of recent science and maths graduates are unhappy in their job because they cannot use the knowledge and skills gained in their degree subject... >> more
Co-operative Establishment of the Year 2009 - a belated presentation
(C. Morgan, 17.05.10)
St James’ Primary School, Hereford, was awarded the Robert Owen Co-operative Establishment of the year for academic year 2008 - 09... >> more
The Case for Educational Visits
(H. Young, 13.05.10)
Everyone is agreed that children learn best by doing and throughout this academic year in the Early Years SCITE PGCE Core Science Module this has been put into practice... >> more
The 2010 Co-operative Awards
(A. Horsburgh, 29.04.10)
We are now inviting nominations for the 2010 Robert Owen Group Co-operative Awards. The Co-operative Awards are annual awards, presented to individuals and organisations who have publicly upheld the co-operative values and principles and supported the Robert Owen Group... >> more
Presenting a 2009 Co-operative Award to the NACO General Secretary
(C. Morgan, 22.04.10)
As members of the NACO National Association of Co-operative Officials General Council assembled on Wednesday 24th February 2010 for their meeting in Manchester the National President, Jack Devers, announced that there would be a presentation to Neil Buist the NACO General Secretary... >> more
A Robert Owen Alumni
(A. Horsburgh, 22.04.10)
We’ve recently been looking at developing a Robert Owen Alumni, to bring all of the teachers who’ve trained with us together, to share ideas, get together and create a community... >> more
Seen the Light
(H. Young, 15.04.10)
Light is one of those topics that can be a little tricky to teach as it is very difficult to measure for the Foundation child, but with a little help from our trusted friends “the shoe boxes” no task is to difficult to overcome... >> more
Co-operatives Fortnight: 19th June - 3rd July 2010
(A. Horsburgh, 15.04.10)
Be co-operative. What are you doing for Co-operatives Fortnight?
Whether you're in a co-operative already or new to the whole idea, use Co-operatives Fortnight as an opportunity to be more co-operative... >> more
What have the British Red Cross, Fergus the Farm Yard Dog and hard plastic tubing got in common?
(H. Young, 25.03.10)
I told my trainees last year never to go past a skip just in case there are little gems waiting to be rescued to be used in some way for the next exciting resource to use in Science... >> more
TDA Train to Teach Fair - March 2010
(A. Horsburgh, 25.03.10)
A busy two days was spent at the TDA Train to Teach regional event in Birmingham last week. The event was a great success, with people interested in training to teach coming along to talk to the TDA and to regional providers about opportunities to train... >> more
Making Maths Relevant
(A. Horsburgh, 23.02.10)
An innovative maths teacher has taken to the web with four short films for the Training and Development Agency for Schools (TDA) to explain how to solve modern maths conundrums, while showing the exciting reality of modern maths teaching... >> more
Co-operative Trust Schools: Putting Co-operative Values at the Heart of 21st Century Schools
(C. Morgan, 05.02.10)
A well attended workshop was held in Hereford Town Hall on Thursday 4th February when Mervyn Wilson Principal of the Co-operative College led a stimulating session on Co-operative Trust Schools... >> more