News

‘Big Society and the Rediscovery of Virtue’

Learning for Life unveil a new brochure called ‘Big Society and the Rediscovery of Virtue’, which highlights all of the research, teaching, learning and events that the Learning for Life project has been involved with since its inception. There are … Learn more

DEMOS Character Inquiry

Learning for Life project Director, Prof. James Arthur, will be attending the DEMOS Character Inquiry, chaired by DEMOS Senior Researcher Matt Grist, in London on 23rd September.

30th September ‘Of Good Character’ Launch

We wish to announce an event which will act as the launch for ‘Of Good Character’, the latest publication from the Learning for Life project. The book, written by project director Prof. James Arthur, seeks to present the body of … Learn more

Learning for Life Dissemination Events

As the project moves into its next stage, Learning for Life will be conducting a series of dissemination events in which the findings and recommendations made in ‘Of Good Character’ will be discussed and debated. The details of each of … Learn more

Release of New Learning for Life Reports

Learning for Life wish to announce the release of two new research reports, each focussed on a different area of character education. These reports are shorter and more concentrated than previous research reports, in terms of scope. Firstly, Tom Harrison, … Learn more

Foundations of Character Report Press Release

Following the launch of Foundations of Character at the House of Lords on Friday 21st May 2010, the press release for the event, along with photographs are now available below: Families and professional carers are central to a child’s character … Learn more

Foundations of Character Report Now Available

Following the launch of the Foundations of Character report, by Lord Watson of Richmond at the House of Lords, the full version and the summary of the report are both available to download from the Learning For Life website, via … Learn more

Forthcoming Launch of the ‘Foundations of Character’ Report

The fifth Learning for Life research report, entitled ‘Foundations of Character’ is to be launched on Friday 21st May 2010 at the House of Lords. The event is to be hosted by the Learning for Life Advisory Board Chairman, Lord … Learn more

Chief Secretary to the Treasury plants tree at Birmingham school

On 26th March 2010, 18 of Saltley School’s pupils, along with Head Teacher Mrs Anne Cole and Assistant Head Mr Lee Farmer, were presented with a young oak tree sapling, donated by HRH the Prince of Wales. The gift was … Learn more

Launch of the Character in Transition Report Press Release

Following last Friday’s launch of the ‘Character in Transition’ report by Julian Brazier MP, at Barton Court Grammar School, Canterbury, the local media have released the following: Canterbury schools launch national research release National research carried out in Canterbury schools … Learn more