“The good quality of leadership throughout the school is driving the development of teaching and learning…”
Ofsted Inspection Nov 2007
BT Hothouse
Working in partnership with BT to enhance student learning experiences through the BT Global Hothouse challenge. Eighty, Year 10 students through a series of challenging scenarios; from learning and developing distinct presentation skills to having timed ‘panic’ sessions, had the opportunity to learn new communication, planning, team working and presentation skills.
The winning Tanbridge House School team was invited to participate in the regional finals, held at Tanbridge House School on 3 December 2009, joined by Stewards School - Harlow, Carshalton High School For Girls - Carshalton and John Warner School – Hoddesdon. All schools faced new challenges, from working with students from other schools, to solving the ‘Lego’ challenge within five minutes.
The regional final culminated in a series of timed presentations to students and teachers from all four schools. The Stewards School, Harlow had an exceptionally well planned and concise delivery and Tanbridge House School produced an excellent presentation, entitled - "How would you support and develop the access to reliable information in a deprived Indian town or village?" which was clear, well planned and delivered with professional skill.
A further challenge that breached the unknown for several students was the live video link to a partner schools in America. All students found this an interesting experience. It is not every day you communicate real time to an American teacher!