United Kingdom

UK Segment Summary

Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate (QE), near York, showcases their “Thrive at QE” framework, whole-child approach, and future skills redesign.

Whole-Child Framework Future Skills Student Voice

Thrive at QE: Whole-Child Framework

QE structures its work around four collegiate aims: Academic, Enrichment, Welfare, and Well-being.

“To be the best that I can with the gifts that I have” — underpinning the idea that every student is supported to develop their own strengths and identity.

Future Skills: The redesign is explicitly informed by the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs reports (2020/2025), emphasizing critical thinking, collaboration, and emotional intelligence.

Academic Provision & Innovation

Choice & Careers

  • Personalised Learning: From Year 9 options to 30+ subjects at Post-16.
  • QE Futures: Dedicated careers team using Morrisby platform and networking with local employers.

Niche Subjects

  • Robotics: Integrating computing and engineering.
  • Esports: Offered as a BTEC; Minecraft team reached world finals (Silver medalists).
  • QE Motorsport: Students run a fully-fledged team, converting road cars to racing specs.

AI, Critical Thinking & Study Skills

AI & Ethics

QE is an early adopter with a formal AI policy focusing on ethical use and bias checking. Students build AI “agents” as scaffolds, moving from seeing AI as a replacement to critically evaluating its outputs.

QE Study Toolkit

A whole-school package for time management and revision (Pomodoro, active recall). Features a nightly “Power Hour” supported by subject ambassadors.

Enrichment, Leadership & Culture

Enrichment: A dense programme of trips (Iceland, New York, Madrid) framed as cultural exploration. Over 140+ co-curricular activities.

Leadership & Service

  • DofE & CCF: Duke of Edinburgh Award and Combined Cadet Force (RAF/Army).
  • Volunteering: Care homes, beach cleans, and charity fundraising.

Diversity & Inclusion

Highlights include Cultural Awareness Week and a student-run fashion show, symbolizing student agency and global identity.

Main Entities and References

Below are the main organizations and initiatives referenced in the UK segment.

Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate (QE) Main school website.
qe.org QE Motorsport Team Student Motorsport team page.
studentmotorsport.com WEF Future of Jobs Report 2025 Key research informing QE’s redesign.
weforum.org Morrisby Careers and aptitude platform.
morrisby.com CityCar Cup Motorsport championship QE competes in.
citycarcup.co.uk ISA Esports Independent Schools Association Esports events.
isaschools.org.uk
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