News & resources
Ideas to explore.
Information to keep.
Discover what’s happening at The Portal, read about the thinking behind it and find the documents you need.
Gary Champion / East Anglia Bylines / 12 August 2026
Beyond the test: let’s reclaim education for the next generation.
What is education actually for?
Gary Champion explores how community ownership, self-directed learning and democratic participation could make education more meaningful for young people, and how The Portal aims to reclaim education as a shared community resource.
Our ethos & culture
What matters to our community.
Ethos & Culture
Read the document setting out The Portal’s values and approach to its learning community.
A child-friendly version
The same ideas explained in language written for children and young people.
Community update / September 2026
A community-based start.
Thank you to everyone who attended our launch at The Forum, Norwich, on 22 September 2026, 7–9pm.
The launch marked a strong community-based start for The Portal.
Useful next steps
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Register your interest
Parents and carers can download the consent form and find return instructions. Interested in paid employment, volunteering or offering an experiential learning opportunity? Find out how to get involved.
Understand funding
Explore the intended approach to family contributions, subsidised places and wider funding.