Spotlight School: Acland Burghley!
Acland Burghley is located in the heart of Camden and pushes young pupils 11-18 to achieve their full potential! They are passionate about the success of all their students and ensure they are providing ample opportunities for them to succeed. They are particularly interested in creating independent thinkers and engaging their students with a broad world view. Acland Burghley was the first school to pilot our Ambassador Scheme and has been integral in the creation of our new online pilot.
Student Testimonies
‘I have always wanted to utilise my love and interest for my history and heritage. Being an ambassador fulfils me so much and gives me a sense of pride. We are truly a part of history in the making. The process has forced me to fact check everything and is teaching me to be more mindful with sensitive matters’
By Kesensa, Year 12 from Acland Burghley - London
“I've really enjoyed being part of the Ambassador Programme for the Black Curriculum so far. I think it is an amazing opportunity, and I am really honoured to be a part of the first steps of positive change towards a more inclusive and appropriate curriculum for the modern student.
As an ambassador, I've found it really liberating to do independent research, and it’s definitely developed my skills as a researcher as well as my confidence as an independent worker and learner. Also, working as a team has been an interesting experience; it's something I’ve previously found pretty difficult, but this experience has definitely given me an understanding as to what's necessary to make a good team.
I’ve gained valuable insight into the challenges of teamwork, and I am learning how to overcome them, but more than that it's shown me what joys teamwork can offer with people who share similar passions as you. I’ve definitely made some good friends thanks to this programme and have learnt how friendships can be a really valuable aspect of teamwork.
I feel fulfilled and inspired by discovering the forgotten, historical heroes who played a large hand in bringing about the diverse society we live in today.”
By Imani, Year 12 from Acland Burghley - London