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Atelier 21’s first 25 days of the new school year. Once again, the warm, inviting, and homely spaces of Atelier 21 are buzzing with life. Pupils and staff alike are catching up, sharing stories of life and learning, their laughter filling the air. After the long summer holidays, it’s hard to believe September is here,…

You join us on the hottest day of the year so far. The reflective blinds have been pulled across the piazza roof creating a shaded, cocoon like feeling to the usually bright, light filled atrium. Classroom doors and windows have been opened wide allowing any gentle breeze there is to wind its way inside. The…

The Power of Peer Mediation at Atelier 21 At Atelier 21, a pioneering future school, a vibrant and transformative initiative is unfolding within the centre of our bustling piazza. Here, in this central gathering space filled with the hum of curiosity and excitement, our pupils are learning to navigate the complexities of human relationships through…

The scene is set, bunting strung and stalls prepared for one of the biggest events in the Atelier 21 calendar… the annual Business Fair has arrived! Unlike the grey, cloudy sky that envelopes the area, the spirit of entrepreneurship and collaboration is bright, vibrant, and alive as pupils and staff work fervently together to bring…

In true Atelier 21 spirit, this year the school has been pioneering a programme for teens in transition to adulthood. The Rite Journey, new to the UK, aims to guide pupils through this stage of their lives, emphasising the importance of community over individualism. The programme fosters connections with positive adult role models, builds self-awareness,…

Weaving it’s way through the core of the Atelier 21 methodology, the Project Based Learning approach is clear to see. As the pupils become immersed in and shape the direction of the class project, the skilful teachers adapt their lesson plans dynamically to seamlessly incorporate the core curriculum subjects you would expect to see in…

In the relaxed yet focused atmosphere of the Year 10 classroom, clusters of pupils huddle in groups of three or four around the room, ready to embark on the challenging task of writing critical reviews. In preceding weeks they have practiced and refined their skills using mentor texts to model and analyse the use of…

As you dive into a typical day with the Year 1 pupils in Attenborough class, you are immersed in a world of creativity, exploration and applied learning. The room is filled with the pupils’ creations and a sense of fluid and dynamic activities designed to embed and extend their skills across the curriculum. Ever watching…

”Where Does My Food Come From?” Big Studies Summer Term Project for Kahlo and Madiba Classes The summer term kicked off with a unique twist for the Kahlo and Madiba classes. Today, lunch wasn’t just a meal—it was the beginning of a global adventure. Pupils emerged from their classrooms a few minutes early to set…

It is the dawn of an exciting day at Atelier 21 as it hosts the Spring 2024 meeting of the Next Big 10. Delegates from schools across the country join forces, engaged and committed to being pioneers, changing the future of education in the UK. As the delegates arrive they are welcomed and embark on…