Working together to make a difference: our Review of 2010-11 and our Plan for 2011-12
(02.12.11)
The latest edition of our annual 'review and plan' document has recently been published. The document sets out what we plan to achieve during 2011-12, against a review of what we have achieved during 2010-11... >> more
Calling All Former Trainee Teachers
(01.12.11)
Did you train to teach with the Robert Owen Group? Or the then Marches Consortium, West Mercia Consortium or Robert Owen Consortium? If so, we want to hear from you!... >> more
Annual General Meetings 2011
(31.10.11)
The AGMs for the Robert Owen Society and the Marches Consortium are being held on 9th November 2011... >> more
Co-op Schools Conference - What does the co-operative model of school ownership and control offer?
(17.05.11)
School models and ownership are a topic of much debate right now. Which is why local education co-operative, the Robert Owen Group, along with the Co-op Group and the Labour Party, are organising a special meeting outlining how your local school can become a Co-operative Trust School. This event is being held on the 28th May, is free and is being sponsored by the Co-operative Party... >> more
WEA Comes to Bromyard - Lifelong Learning for All
(09.03.11)
On Wednesday 16th March, we are holding a community meeting at Queen Elizabeth Humanities College at 7.30pm for you to come along and find out more about what courses we can offer you and you can tell us what courses you want us to run!... >> more
Birmingham City University Graduation: Trainee Teachers from 2009-10 celebrate at the University
(03.03.11)
On Thursday 17th February, Birmingham City University held their graduation ceremony at the Symphony Hall in Birmingham. Whilst the Robert Owen Group hold their own very successful graduation ceremony in the autumn term for those obtaining their PGCE award in the previous academic year, all of our graduating Trainee Teachers also have the opportunity to attend the University's event... >> more
Co-op values and achievements celebrated in Stoke on Trent
(04.02.11)
Sir Thomas Boughey Co-operative Business College in Stoke on Trent was the venue for the presentation of two more Co-operative Awards. Two award winners: Kimberley Jervis, who was awarded Co-operative Trainee Teacher and Eunice Freakley, Co-operative Mentor, came along to the College to receive their awards as well finding out more about the Co-operative Business College... >> more
Co-op stalwart Richard wins award for his work
(04.02.11)
Worcester Councillor, Richard Udall, has been recognised for his promotion of the co-operative values and principles with a Robert Owen Group Co-operative Champion award... >> more
Official Opening of the Robert Owen Centre for Higher Education
(15.12.10)
On the 14th December David Sanders, Interim Head of Children’s Services at Herefordshire Council, officially opened the Robert Owen Centre for Higher Education in Bromyard. The Centre, based at the Queen Elizabeth Humanities College in the town, is run by the Robert Owen Group to deliver their postgraduate teacher training courses... >> more
Religious Education Secret Mission: Painsley Catholic College Awarded Anne Frank Tree Sapling
(10.12.10)
Former Robert Owen Group Trainee Teacher Lauren Nicholson-Ward led Year Eleven students at Painsley Catholic College in a nationwide competition run by the Anne Frank Trust in conjunction with the Daily Mirror... >> more
Making a Return to the Classroom
(29.10.10)
It is half way through the autumn half term holiday, and whilst most teachers are taking a well earned break a few dedicated Hereford Teachers just can’t keep away from the job! Once more the week is being used to deliver the majority of the Central Sessions of the Return to Teaching Course... >> more
Co-operative Award Winners 2010
(19.10.10)
The Robert Owen Group’s twelfth Initial Teacher Education Graduation & Awards Evening was held at Hereford Shirehall on Friday 15th November 2010.
Along with the Graduation of over 200 Trainee Teachers, the Robert Owen Group awarded 23 Co-operative Awards, recognising colleagues, partners, graduates and establishments who have aspired to the values and principles of co-operation... >> more
Celebrating Success at our Annual Graduation & Awards Evening
(19.10.10)
The Robert Owen Group’s twelfth Initial Teacher Education Graduation & Awards Evening was held at Hereford Shirehall on Friday 15th November 2010.
This year saw over 200 trainee teachers graduate through the Robert Owen Group to become qualified teachers... >> more
A forerunner to the modern co-operative school?
(22.09.10)
Traces of a ‘lost’ community have been found by researchers in Wallsend, North Tyneside. The community was based in several streets erected in the middle of the Victorian period by the then Wallsend Co-operative Society. It even had its own school created along co-operative lines... >> more
Welcome to the 2010-2011 academic year
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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!
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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?
(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
(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
(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
(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