Investing together for a brighter future Our Vision Birmingham’s vision is to transform teaching and learning in the city and ensure all schools are built for 21st century learning. The council is planning to use £1billion of investment from the government to rebuild or refurbish all secondary schools over the next 15 years as part of the Transforming Education programme. Birmingham’s Transforming Education programme aims to ensure that:

Almost every pupil will achieve recognisable qualifications All children will learn the skills needed for their future life Young people will be given the best possible employment opportunities Adults and young people will be encouraged to continue learning

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The Transforming Education programme will help us to deliver the key outcomes of Every Child Matters: Be Healthy, Stay Safe, Enjoy and Achieve, Make a Positive Contribution and Achieve Economic Wellbeing. By working together we will ensure a brighter future for children, young people and families in Birmingham. The links listed below will take you to past issues of the Transforming Education Newsletter. The newsletter includes the latest news and programme updates. March / April 2008 January / February 2008 December 2007 October 2007 September 2007 July 2007 June 2007 May 2007 March 2007 If you have any questions or wish to make any comments about Transforming Education in Birmingham please write to: transform@birmingham.gov.uk