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Investing in learning: The Vodafone UK Foundation supports education in Oxfordshire

This month, the new North Oxfordshire Academy on Drayton Road, Banbury opens its doors for the first time. It replaces Drayton School and aims to raise educational achievement in the area. The Vodafone UK Foundation provides financial support to the academy and is sponsored by the United Learning Trust.

The Academy is an all-ability, inclusive school that [...]

The Business Benefits of Working With Schools

Despite the variety of activities, the wealth of support and the desire of schools and colleges to work with businesses, there are many companies in Oxfordshire who do not currently take advantage of the opportunities to engage with the education system.

By looking at engagement activities from a business perspective, this report explores the reasons why companies do, [...]

A strategic organisation for learning & skills in Oxfordshire?

Learning and skills is of great importance to Oxfordshire and is a priority in the Economic Development Strategy for Oxfordshire and the strategic priorities of the County Council.  Nationally and regionally, skills are also high up the agenda.

Currently there is no single organisation or point of contact within Oxfordshire with a strategic remit for the future [...]