The main aim of the project was the development of innovative teaching methods and strategies. It used a system of teaching known as ‘Mantle of the Expert,’ which asks students to think of themselves as if they are running an ‘enterprise’ of some kind; the teacher’s curriculum targets are met through tasks undertaken within this fictional context. The system is widely used in UK schools, but not in other countries in the EU; and part of the aim of the project was to raise awareness of the system, and extend its use, as well as to explore ways of applying it in different educational contexts. The project was led by Midland Actors Theatre and brought together: two UK schools, Woodrow First School and Turves Green Boys School; a regional school authority in Germany, Staatliches Schulamt in Augsburg; a teacher training institute in Portugal (Escola Superior de Educação de Paula Frassinetti, ESEPF); and a vocational school in Turkey (Pagev Mesleki ve Teknik). Each partner institution developed a number of schemes of work, using the Mantle system, which were trialled in classrooms. A selection of these schemes have been published on the project website, mantlenetwork.com. The website includes other resources which have been produced through the project (as intellectual outputs), including a Guide to Mantle of the Expert, together with a series of films featuring interviews with partners, as well as records of training sessions, and examples of the system in practice. Together, these materials will ensure the project has a lasting legacy, serving as model for other teachers and practitioners. Partners have also developed resources in their own languages, including booklets and online publications. The films we produced have also been compiled and issued as a dvd, for distribution at multiplier events. ESEPF in Portugal has implemented courses in Mantle of the Expert for both students, and also developed a new course for teachers, for career and professional development, which was implemented for the first time in 2018. The team has also made presentations about the system at international conferences.There was a particular focus in the project on developing strategies to improve entrepreneurial skills; to enhance the performance of disadvantaged learners, and increase the integration of young people from different cultural backgrounds. Staatliches Schulamt in Augsburg took special responsibility for developing programmes of work which would foster the integration of young people from refugee and migrant groups. Heike Mengele (lead project member) worked an ‘integration class’ in a high school, to develop schemes of work which were designed to work in multilingual classrooms; build cooperation among students; serve different learning styles and needs; build language skills; and improve students’ self-esteem. Two partners, Pagev Mesleki and TGBS, focused on the development of entrepreneurial models of education, with special attention to promoting leadership skills; creative thinking; and transferable skills in areas such as IT, technology and design. One member of the ESEPF team has stated, ‘Mantle is changing how people think about teaching.’ The project has had a wider legacy. The Mantle system has been embedded as a teaching method in partner organisations, and also rolled out to other schools and institutions. We have raised awareness of the project through national and international networks. The final partner meeting took place in Lodz, Poland; meetings and events have stimulated interest in Mantle of the Expert and three Polish universities are now planning training programmes in the system.

"The project is designed to develop new teaching methods and strategies, to develop innovative models of entrepreneurial education; to foster the integration of students from different social and cultural backgrounds; and to build basic skills. It will equip teachers with new skills and strategies, to help them to deliver high quality learning opportunities, and meet the needs of their students. It will use a system of teaching known as the ""Commission Model"" of education. This system asks young people to work together as a team, to carry out a ""commission"" of some kind, from a business, a charity, or other organisation in the community. The focus might be on research, design, marketing, website development, etc. The system is an effective way to develop entrepreneurial skills, preparing students for the world of work; as well as enabling them to acquire and practice basic skills in ""real life"" situations. It also fosters a sense of shared social responsibility; and promotes co-operative learning.The Commission Model builds links and encourages dialogue and exchange between educational organisations and businesses. The system supports teachers in the classroom. It is designed to be cross-curricular, fostering multidisciplinary and inter-disciplinary approaches, and integrating the teaching of basic skills (maths, science and literacy). One outcome of the project will be the development of new and innovative curricula and educational methods. Partners will produce ""models"" of the system in practice, together with teaching resources and schemes of work that can be used in the future by other teachers in their own schools. The resources will be suitable for use in multilingual classrooms. The project will also result in the development of training courses for teachers and educators in using the ""Commission Model."" The project will address social inclusion. Project partners are currently facing major challenges in integrating of learners from different social and cultural backgrounds. The project will help teachers to adopt new methods and tools. The emphasis in the ""Commission Model"" on co-operative learning will promote integration among students from different backgrounds; as well as developing confidence and resilience. The project will be used in partner countries as a model of good practice, and integrated in teacher training programmes.The project will bring together both education providers and teacher training institutions. The partners are: an arts and cultural organization (Midland Actors Theatre); a UK primary school (Woodrow First School); a vocational school in Turkey (Pagev Mesleki Ve Teknik Anadolu Lisesi ); a secondary school in Germany (Herrenbach Mittelschule); a teacher training institute in Portugal (Escola Superior de Educação de Paula Frassinetti); and a university in Poland (Spoleczna Akademia Nauk) which places an emphasis on business training and entrepeneurial skills.Partners will plan schemes of work together, which they will then deliver with their own students. A total of some 280 students will take part, in different countries. The project will pioneer a model of entrepreneurial education in schools and other institutions. It will also target young people with special learning needs; from refugee and migrant communities; and other disadvantaged groups. A filmed record of the project will be made; it will be edited, and project videos will be posted online. The films will show planning meetings, interviews with participants, and project delivery in classrooms in different countries. We will also produce a Teaching Guide, with schemes of work and teaching resources, so that other teachers can use the project in their own classrooms.The project will have a wider legacy. It will be rolled out and embedded as a teaching programme in a number of schools/colleges in partner countries; and it will also be incorporated in teacher training courses. We will raise awareness of the project through national and international networks, We believe that it will have an impact on educational policies in partner countries, and on curriculum development, in its development of an innovative model of entrepreneurial education, with new ways to address diverse needs in the classroom; and as a pupil-centred and enquiry-based form of pedagogy."

"The project is designed to develop new teaching methods and strategies, to promote innovative models of digital and entrepreneurial education; to facilitate curriculum integration; and to build basic skills. It will equip teachers with new skills and strategies, to help them to deliver high quality learning opportunities, and meet the needs of their students. The project will use a system of teaching known as the ""Rolling Role” model of education. This was conceived originally for use in secondary schools; it was designed, in particular, to address the fragmentation of the school curriculum at secondary level, and build cross-curricula planning and integration between subjects. The system fosters multidisciplinary and inter-disciplinary approaches, and integrates the teaching of basic skills (maths, science and literacy). In this way, it supports the development of transversal skills (applied across different subject areas). The “Rolling Role” system is also an enquiry method, and a child (or student) centred approach to learning. In this way, the system addresses key entrepreneurial skills.In recent years, educators and organisations have recognised the potential in using digital technology in “Rolling Role” projects. Online platforms can be used, not simply to develop a project between educators in the same organisation, but in different organisations – even in different parts of the globe; so enabling geographically dispersed groups of participants to create work based around a common context – and share it online with each other. The digital application of the system means that “Rolling Role” can be used in a variety of educational contexts. Our aim is to embed the use of the system in partner countries; and to develop and extend its use, at primary and tertiary, as well as secondary levels. One outcome of the project will be the development of new and innovative curricula and educational methods. Partners will produce ""models"" of the system in practice, together with teaching resources and schemes of work that can be used in the future by other teachers in their own schools. The resources will be suitable for use in multilingual classrooms. The project will be used in partner countries as a model of good practice, and integrated in teacher training programmes. The project will target the following groups:(1) students from disadvantaged backgrounds (2) students from diverse ethnic and migrant backgrounds (3) students with learning difficulties and low achievement in basic skillsSome 500 students in different organisations will participate in the project; with 280+ estimated as falling into the above categories.The project will bring together education providers at different levels. The partners are: two UK arts and cultural organizations (Midland Actors Theatre / Bertz Associates); a UK primary school (Woodrow First School); a combined primary & secondary school in Italy (Istituto Comprensivo via Ferraironi IC Simonetta Salacone); a secondary school in Spain (Instituto de Enseñanza Secundaria Padre Juan de Mariana); and a university in Poland (University of Lodz).Partners will plan schemes of work together, which they will then deliver with their own students. The project will pioneer a model of digital and entrepreneurial education, and curriculum integration, in schools and other institutions. It will also target young from disadvantaged groups. A project website will be created, and afilmed record of the project will be made; it will be edited, and project videos will be posted online. The films will show planning meetings, interviews with participants, and project delivery in classrooms in different countries. We will also produce a Teaching Guide, and Schemes of Work and teaching resources, so that other teachers can use the project in their own classrooms. The project will have a wider legacy. It will be rolled out and embedded as a teaching programme in a number of schools/colleges in partner countries; and it will also be incorporated in teacher training courses. We will raise awareness of the project through national and international networks, We believe that it will have an impact on educational policies in partner countries, and on curriculum development, in its promotion of an innovative model of digital and entrepreneurial education, and its emphasis on curriculum integration. It will also offer educators new ways to address diverse needs in the classroom, as a child-centred and enquiry-based form of pedagogy."