Author: Sarah Leahy

My Atelier 21 experience For those of you who don’t know me, my name is Anna Pardoe and I’m Third in Charge and Tawnies Practice Leader at Southwater LBO. I’m currently training to be an Early Years Teacher; as part of this I have been on placement at our sister school, Atelier 21. Recently, Hayley…

Hello, fellow educators and curious minds! My name is Gloria Gomez Barrera, and I am a Year 1 teacher at Atelier 21. Today, I am excited to share with you some insights into how we unlock learning powers in our students through metacognition at our school. At Atelier 21, we strongly believe that learners have…

In the bustling corridors of Atelier 21, education isn’t just confined to textbooks and lectures —it’s a dynamic exploration of real-world concepts and hands-on experiences, perfectly aligned with the International Baccalaureate’s Middle Years Programme (MYP). Step into the vibrant world of Year 7-8 students as they embark on an electrifying lesson on sound engineering, blending…

Nestled within the vibrant world of Atelier 21, where creativity intertwines with learning, two neighbouring classrooms, each brimming with its own unique ambiance, played host to an enthralling session of collaborative writing. Guided by the adept hands of Kelly and Jess, two dynamic and innovative educators, Year 2 and Year 3 students embarked on a…

In the classes of Atelier 21, education transcends traditional boundaries, and each classroom is a canvas for exploration and discovery. Spend time there and you’ll immediately sense a different rhythm—no bells disrupt the flow, there are seamless transitions from one engaging lesson to the next. Classes in the primary school are named after influential people….

Nestled within the creative spaces of Atelier 21, the science classroom is more than just a space for experimentation — it’s a testament to the school’s commitment to fostering a holistic learning environment. Designed with care and attention to detail, it serves as a canvas for student exploration, a sanctuary where the school’s core values…

When you spend time at Atelier 21, you will notice every classroom is a canvas of constant stretch and challenge, consciously designed to honour the individuality of each child as a capable and unique learner. The walls breathe with inspiration, with quotes and visual cues echoing the fundamental principles driving our educational ethos. Words aren’t…

Navigating Democracy in Education: Atelier 21’s Unique Approach to Student Challenges! In the vibrant halls of Atelier 21, where innovation is the heartbeat, a recent incident unfolded that exemplifies the school’s commitment to fostering a culture of respect, communication and exploration beyond traditional educational norms. It’s a story that transcends the conventional teacher-student dynamic and…

Atelier 21 Future School’s first FREE CPD event for State School colleagues What’s the Point of School? Interested in learning how Atelier 21 is extending learning beyond academic results? We will be sharing our education ideas at a CPD Event FREE to state school colleagues on Saturday 4th November from 1.30-4.30pm. The sessions start upstairs…

Our founder, Hayley Peacock’s latest insightful podcast with Atelier 21’s patron, prolific cognitive scientist, Guy Claxton, introduces the term ‘Flex-pertise’ as a much needed life skill in a fast changing modern and uncertain world of the future. Guy describes it as the skill young people will need to flex and evolve expertise in multiple disciplines…