Organisations involved
Developed by Nord Anglia eLearning Ltd (new window), under the auspices of Nord Anglia Education PLC, the Virtual-Workspace is an exciting, one of a kind Government pathfinder PFI (private finance initiative) project.
The initial project was developed for the LEAs of Wolverhampton and Worcestershire, where it is being used by over 21,000 learners and educators from over 60 schools/colleges.
Development teams in the UK combined their expertise to create this dynamic system, and our 20-strong project team set-up all the required management, training and support to launch the Service in the Autumn Term 2004/05. As well as managing the Service and providing ongoing user support and training, we continue to work with the two Local Authorities to develop the Service in response to user-feedback.
As it is a pathfinder project, there is a great opportunity for further UK-wide and international roll-out - during and after the initial project, which expires in July 2011. In September 2005, Chilwell School in Nottinghamshire became the first school outside of Wolverhampton and Worcestershire to join the Service.
Nord Anglia Education's business is focussed solely on education and training - unique for a British company quoted on the London Stock Exchange. For over 30 years, the company has been at the forefront of education provision. Nord Anglia is committed to delivering excellence in education and training through its three operation divisions: International Schools, Nurseries and Learning Services.
Nord Anglia's Learning Services Division works in partnership with a wide range of public-funded bodies, including Local Authorities, the DfES, Learning and Skills Councils, Ofsted and the Ministry of Defence. The Division provides education and training through innovative contracts and services that all focus on delivering market-leading services in modern, well-equipped premises. Furthermore, it employs over 800 professional trainers and educators who all believe they can make a significant difference to the lives of the children, young people and adults they interact with every day.
For more information about Nord Anglia, visit www.nordanglia.com (opens in a new window).
