2023 Character Education Teacher Poll Results Published
15th May 2023Character Education The Jubilee Centre commissioned a poll, undertaken by Yonder Consulting, to understand UK teachers’ perceptions and experiences of character education. The poll received 605 responses in April and May 2023. The findings offer insight into UK teachers’ perceptions and practices of character education in school. Importantly, the poll findings help […]
Ofsted Recognition for ‘Outstanding’ Schools of Character
15th May 2023Academic achievement The Jubilee Centre would like to congratulate Elvetham Primary School (Jan 2023) and Northampton Academy (March 2023) on their recent Ofsted success, with both school’s receiving Outstanding across all criteria. Both schools have a long history of character education and their character education provision was recognised by Ofsted as a significant […]
Centre welcomes Professor Alejo José Sison
15th May 2023Professional Ethics From 8th – 13th May 2023, the Centre hosted Professor Alejo José Sison (School of Economics and Business, University of Navarra) and former president of the European Business Ethics Network. Whilst visiting the UK, Alejo was a key contributor to the proceedings at the consultation on the Framework for Virtue-Based Professional Ethics. Alejo […]
Centre Hosts Kern Family Foundation President
15th May 2023Character Education On Thursday 4th May 2023, the Centre welcomed Kern Family Foundation President Jim Rahn to the UK. Over the course of the week, Jim met with key Centre members at both the Athenaeum Club, London, and the Edgbaston Park Hotel, Birmingham. On top of these, meetings were held with headteachers from […]
Centre holds Consultation on Professional Ethics at Ditchley Park
16th May 2023Professional Ethics The Jubilee Centre held a consultation with experts on professional ethics at Ditchley Park on 9th-10th May 2023. The consultation focused on The newly published Jubilee Centre Framework for Virtue-Based Professional Ethics, with delegates providing critical feedback and advice on its content and construction. In addition, the content of a forthcoming continuing […]
Director Speaks to National Council of Classical Education
On Monday 2nd March 2020, Prof. James Arthur and Aidan Thompson attended the annual meeting of the National Council of Classical Education. The meeting, held as part of the Institute of Classical Education’s National Classical Education Symposium, convened delegates from the leading organisations involved in classical education in the United States. James spoke to the […]
The Jubilee Journey: Celebrating Research into Character and Virtues 2012-2023
The Jubilee Journey is an online exhibition intended to provide insight and information to viewers from across the Centre’s four grant phases. It is hoped that those familiar with the Jubilee Centre’s outputs to date will engage with the Journey and see how the work of the Centre has evolved since the Centre launched in 2012. The forthcoming Celebration […]
New Practical Handbook: Character Education and Mentoring
16th December 2020Publications The Centre has recently published Character Education and Mentoring, produced in collaboration with Imani Academy. The practical handbook offers an overview of the value of virtues and character education for mentors in education, going on to present a case study and practical guidance for those looking to introduce a character-led approach to […]
New Insight Series Paper: Character and Ofsted: Considering the New Inspection Framework in Practice
18th December 2020Publications Research Fellow, Catherine O’Leary and Director of Strategic Initiatives, Aidan Thompson, have authored a new paper for the Centre’s Insight Series titled ‘Character and Ofsted: Considering the New Inspection Framework in Practice in 60 Birmingham School Reports‘. The paper discusses how in 2019, Ofsted announced a new Education Inspection Framework for schools which included new language […]
New Insight Series Paper: ‘Reflections on the NHS and Charity in the Time of Covid-19’
7th January 2021Publications Mike Hammond, Charity Chief Executive of University Hospitals Birmingham Charity recently published ‘Reflections on the NHS and Charity in the Time of Covid-19′ as part of the Insight Series. Mr. Hammond offers reflections on the public’s perceptions of charitable giving, service and the NHS in light of Covid-19, considering how exemplary moral […]