Developing a Modernised Learning Environment
Annie Arguropulo-Palmer, Former Subject Leader for Music at University of Birmingham School, began her career at Pimlico Academy as Head of Music following completion of a PGCE at the Institute of Education. After six years there, she decided to return to her roots in Birmingham where she was recruited to lead Music in a brand new school. What an opportunity!
University of Birmingham School was opened in response to a Government white paper exploring the idea of having university training schools. It was the first of its kind therefore was leading the way to create a school of the future. The school was looking to be representative of the city with Birmingham’s segmented and diverse community. A core focus was to develop an effective approach for character education by giving pupils from
all backgrounds the space, opportunity and understanding to practise good character every day.