Over five years, more than 400 secondary age pupils completed their education via one of the Satellite Virtual Schools. More than 400 young people with chronic medical needs have gained GCSE qualifications and moved on to Universities, Colleges, further training or work. This session offers insights into the experience of these pupils, their families and teachers to illustrate what works from a management and from a teaching perspective. There will be an opportunity to consider its potential of satellite education for young people who are unable to attend regular schools, sixth forms or Colleges of FE.
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Learning from Experiences of Satellite Education
Thursday, March 2nd, 2006Caroline Skilling - Biography
Monday, February 13th, 2006Satellite Virtual SchoolsÂ
Dr. Skilling joined the Leicestershire Education Service in 1983 with twenty years of successful teaching experience in a variety of settings. As Adviser for Special Educational Needs she developed her interest in communications technology and extended it as Director of Leicestershire TVEI. In 1990 Dr. Skilling was appointed Assistant Directorof Education for Birmingham responsible for Quality Development.
As Director of the National Association for the Education of Sick Children she initiated the first Satellite School as a bridge between home and school. The potential of the technology is realised through the current Satellite Virtual School which she now runs as an independent company.
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