Episodes
Monday Aug 02, 2021
S01E03 Our Core Values - A School That Thinks Differently
Monday Aug 02, 2021
Monday Aug 02, 2021
UK Virtual School isn’t just any online school – We dare to be different! We offer a flexible online British Education adapted for the modern world, catering for Year 1 to iGCSEs for Home Educating families, Expats, and World Schoolers.
#3 Our Core Values
A School That Thinks Differently with Syd
On this third episode of the show, you'll hear about how important values are at UKVS. Syd will drill down into our Core Values, which apply to all students and teachers, they are:
- Growth Mindset
- Curiosity
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Innovation
You'll hear each value broken down as Syd explains their importance and why she's so passionate about each one.
You can find the worksheet activity mentioned in the podcast here.
More about Syd (Our Founder)
Syd is the founder and visionary behind UK Virtual School, which was set up in the peak of the pandemic, when the need for an alternative online education system became far more clearer. Syd has worked extensively with home educating families over the last 11 years and has spent her life in the education sector as a qualified teacher in state, grammar and private schools before settling to work full time on her educational projects, namely Femtinos.
Join us as we explore the core values of innovation, curiosity, growth mindset and inclusion & diversity which are embedded in the fabric of UKVS:
Find us on www.ukvirtualschool.com
Reach out to us: info@ukvirtualschool.com
Follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/UkVirtualSchool
Join our FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291678232050202
Monday Jul 26, 2021
S01E02 An Education Revolution: Times Are Changing...
Monday Jul 26, 2021
Monday Jul 26, 2021
UK Virtual School isn’t just any online school – We dare to be different! We offer a flexible online British Education adapted for the modern world, catering for Year 1 to iGCSEs for Home Educating families, Expats, and World Schoolers.
#2 An Education Revolution
Times Are Changing... with Syd
On this second episode of the show, you'll hear about why Syd created UK Virtual School, and how she truly believes other educators (online and offline), will follow in her footsteps, once there's an education revolution. You'll hear about many aspects of teaching, including:
- The styles of teaching at the school, which are more inclusive and help the student to be more creative.
- More flexible classroom methods, which help students who need to take time off don't get behind on work.
- Term-times that work better in the real world and allow students to go away and come back refreshed.
- Mixed age classes, that are based on ability rather than age
- There being less stress on the student, with a better approach to exams and assessments.
About Syd
Syd is the founder and visionary behind UK Virtual School, which was set up in the peak of the pandemic, when the need for an alternative online education system became far more clearer. Syd has worked extensively with home educating families over the last 11 years and has spent her life in the education sector as a qualified teacher in state, grammar and private schools before settling to work full time on her educational projects, namely Femtinos.
Join us as we explore the core values of innovation, curiosity, growth mindset and inclusion & diversity which are embedded in the fabric of UKVS:
Find us on www.ukvirtualschool.com
Reach out to us: info@ukvirtualschool.com
Follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/UkVirtualSchool
Join our FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291678232050202
Monday Jul 26, 2021
S01E01 What Does Space Smell Like?
Monday Jul 26, 2021
Monday Jul 26, 2021
UK Virtual School isn’t just any online school – We dare to be different! We offer a flexible online British Education adapted for the modern world, catering for Year 1 to iGCSEs for Home Educating families, Expats, and World Schoolers.
#1 What Does Space Smell Like?
My Journey Through Education with Syd
In this episode you'll meet our Founder, Syd, and hear about her journey through education so far. You'll hear why after working in a traditional schooling environment, she became an "education disrupter", and embraced the importance of the enjoyment of learning.
When UK Virtual school was created, Syd's used her own experiences as a student and a teacher to shape it into something revolutionary and unique.
These are some of her experiences that have helped shape the school into what it is today:
- Up until starting grammar school, Syd loved learning, but grammar school was more about learning to pass exams, than creative learning. This is why UKVS embraces a joy of learning.
- As kids become older, they become less curious when in the traditional schooling system. This is why one of UKVS's core values is Curiosity. For more on our core values, make sure you listen to episode 3 when it's available.
- Syd found the competitive nature of grammar school unhelpful. This is why UKVS has mixed age classes. When the kids are a different age and have a different starting point, rather than being in competition with one another, they naturally collaborate.
On this episode, you'll also find out the answer to the question: What does space smell like?
About Syd
Syd is the founder and visionary behind UK Virtual School, which was set up in the peak of the pandemic, when the need for an alternative online education system became far more clearer. Syd has worked extensively with home educating families over the last 11 years and has spent her life in the education sector as a qualified teacher in state, grammar and private schools before settling to work full time on her educational projects, namely Femtinos.
Join us as we explore the core values of innovation, curiosity, growth mindset and inclusion & diversity which are embedded in the fabric of UKVS:
Find us on www.ukvirtualschool.com
Reach out to us: info@ukvirtualschool.com
Follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/UkVirtualSchool
Join our FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291678232050202
Monday Jul 05, 2021
UK Virtual School : Season 1 Trailer
Monday Jul 05, 2021
Monday Jul 05, 2021
UK Virtual School isn’t just any online school – We dare to be different! We offer a flexible online British Education adapted for the modern world, catering for Year 1 to iGCSEs for Home Educating families, Expats, and World Schoolers.
In this podcast, we explore all things education and how we are very much in need of new innovative ways of schooling. Many online schools attempt to replicate the traditional schooling structure, which we know is outdated. In this podcast we celebrate some of the innovative things UK Virtual School (UKVS) has adapted to create an online school and education system that is very much suited for the modern world.
About Syd
Syd is the founder and visionary behind UK Virtual School, which was set up in the peak of the pandemic, when the need for an alternative online education system became far more clearer. Syd has worked extensively with home educating families over the last 11 years and has spent her life in the education sector as a qualified teacher in state, grammar and private schools before settling to work full time on her educational projects, namely Femtinos.
Join us as we explore the core values of innovation, curiosity, growth mindset and inclusion & diversity which are embedded in the fabric of UKVS:
Find us on www.ukvirtualschool.com
Reach out to us: info@ukvirtualschool.com
Follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/UkVirtualSchool
Join our FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291678232050202