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or anyone in need of a quick hit of feel-good vibes – with some vicarious pride thrown in for good measure – facts and figures about our area hit the spot every time. It’s growing fast, recording a greater population increase than any other region in England and Wales, according to the 2021 census. That translates into almost 18% more people in a decade – compared with a rise of just 6% for England as a whole – with a significant increase in people of working age. And no wonder they’re drawn here given the huge appeal. Cambridge boasts a growing number of dynamic, exciting businesses (we’re leaders in life sciences and ace at AI), wonderful surroundings, resources and excellent education. Many schools in the UK talk of the need to equip students for an unknowable future – given the dynamics of our area, Welcome
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it’s particularly pertinent to educational establishments here. There are though, some certainties; the need to ensure education does more than arm pupils with knowledge and top grades. It needs to be engaging, relevant and rewarding, giving students the confidence and resilience to embrace challenges in their working lives and putting an emphasis on critical thinking and curiosity, so they are increasingly questioning, collaborative and active recipients of their education. Fortunately, schools are already on the case, finding ways to nurture future talent and rethink the ways subjects are taught. Thanks to the top-class, inspiring education provided by our schools, pupils are well on the way to ensuring that growth, dynamism and success continues unabated in our area in years to come.
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