Above all compassion - The story of XP

04 May 2022

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Imagine…

If you could build a new school from scratch… what would it look like?

“I have seen many school start ups over the past 40 years, but I have never witnessed a more remarkable beginning than that of XP.” Ron Berger, EL Education (USA)

The XP Trust is a family of schools that are deeply connected with and positively make a difference in the communities they serve.

Try It

Above All Compassion: The Story of XP is available free on YouTube.

Watch the documentary with your friends, family, and school community and use the Film Guide below to host a discussion about what you can do to make education more relevant, engaging, and connected to the real world.

Discuss It

To let us know you’re planning to hold a screening and order hard copies of the film guide, get in touch at FutureLearning@edge.co.uk

Use the Film Guide on the right to host a meaningful discussion.

What practices did you see that might be valuable to your school?
On a scale of 1 to 10 (where 1 is a very conventional instruction-driven school and 10 is highly progressive along the lines of XP School), how would you rate your school?
Do you believe it’s possible for your school to surpass what you saw at XP? [Note: you can!!]
What is your school’s culture when it comes to change? What are recent changes that stuck? Does someone with an innovative idea feel supported, or frustrated? How could you better encourage innovation?
Do you believe your school is preparing students for life, or for the stuff of school (e.g., testing, university applications, next year’s courses)? Are those goals aligned or in conflict?

If you are planning to host a screening in your community, email FutureLearning@edge.co.uk to let us know, and we would be happy to mail you card copies of the film guide!

How We XP

What happens when two punks from Doncaster decide to open a school? Check out the full story.

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Is XP the school of the future?

A state secondary in Doncaster has ditched the traditional curriculum and given pupils a say in how they learn. The results? Outstanding. Rachel Sylvester finds out what they’re getting right. (The Times)