Full Description
Originally published in 1971, this is a first-hand account of how an old-established County Grammar School was transformed into a completely new Upper School and Community College in the Leicestershire system. From their experience the Headmaster and staff have compiled the sort of book which they would have found most helpful, giving a working account of their aims and objectives, and the problems they encountered in this reorganization. They discuss the failures and successes which they met in areas such as curriculum planning, the school council, the sixth form, the uniform debate, the less able children, and the treatment of specialized subjects. They also look at the special aspects of the institution, including the Design Centre and the Community College. Stewart Mason, Director of Education for Leicestershire, contributes a chapter on the Leicestershire Plan, in the establishment of which he played a central part. Now Bosworth Academy this is a fascinating look at the history of how the school came to be.
Contents
1. Introduction Timothy Rogers 2. Origins Norman Parry 3. The Leicestershire Plan Stewart C. Mason 4. Planning Together Timothy Rogers 5. Curriculum Planning Brian Unwin 6. Counting in Ones: The Social and Pastoral Organization Harold I. James (A Postscript on the School Council Alan Williams) 7. The Sixth Form Brian Unwin 8. The Debate on Uniform Anne Savill 9. The Battle of Bosworth Timothy Rogers 10. The Less Able Kim Benger 11. Some Subjects: English Roger Knight; Mathematics John Greasley; Religious Education Bridget Webb; Physical Education (Boys) Rick Bailey; Physical Education (Girls) Lynne Tipler 12. The Design Centre Ian Huntley (A Postscript on Music in the Design Centre John Hastie) 13. The Community College: The Adult Wing Rupert Herd; The Youth Wing Ivan Webley 14. Looking to the Future Timothy Rogers. Appendices: A - Students' Guide; B - Information for Parents.
