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The Rite Journey, a transformative program originating 26 years ago in Australia, has made its mark in the UK, and Atelier 21 proudly stands as one of the flagship schools to embrace this impactful program. Watch our video HERE The Rite Journey is an innovative wellbeing program, conducted weekly, guiding pupils through the tumultuous journey…

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…

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…

As a school owner, I get as nervacited (nervous and excited) about the new school year starting as any new reception child, and certainly as much as their parents. I have always found the children in our school highly energising to be around, and their boundless enthusiasm flowing the Atelier 21 school corridors has been my…

The UKs first future school is a finalist for the New Business of the Year Award- In recognition of the many challenges, Atelier 21 Future School has faced in opening shortly after the pandemic began in September 2020, the school has been nominated as one of the finalists for the ‘New Business of the Year…