It has truly been great to receive so many inspired responses from the initial email I put out regarding the consortium we are putting together. I want to thank you everyone again that made the effort to make it to the meeting in London.  I have included not only those that attended the meeting but also the Mandarin Teaching forum in this email as I would like to give as many pioneers the chance to get involved in a movement I am passionate about; creating the Worlds leading national Chinese learning environment. For us to do this it will require leaders to step forward from each speciality to stand accountable for the success of not just the expansion program but also the wider initiative as a whole.  We are looking for those leading in: Teaching Mandarin Schools providing Mandarin classes Teacher recruitment Teacher training Curriculum development and engagement Home work Extra curricular cultural activities Sister school partnerships International exchanges  Measuring success   Now is the time , for those of us whom wish to make a difference to come forward to join this consortium to affect real lasting improvement and development. Watch my message to everyone.  https://youtu.be/bLV8HHtynwc    Here is an example of what can be achieved by an inspired student;    Having learning Chinese at school, being the first British student to complete the Chinese A level for native speakers, visiting China in Yr9, falling in love with the country, moving to China to work from the age of 18, setting up companies, working with governments, establishing partnerships that have lasted years internationally and now creating the environment for more to achieve these great things and attain their dreams.   I raise my hand and say to you all that I am in.    If there are others that wish to join our bid then please click below and register your information. It is crucial to collate all of this information for a coherent bid and to put a leading national plan together that supports the innovative pioneering schools, individuals and companies.   Register that you are in!   I will be only contacting  those that fill in the survey in the new year, so those who have emailed me directly, thank you, but I would ask that you fill in these details so that we can include them in our project plans. Please remember to include the names of schools that you would like to put forward to take advantage of the funding and to highlight their key issues.  Next steps After completion of survey I will have a one to one call with everyone to identify strengths and weaknesses. I will send out all documentation required for our project planning. A go to meeting call with be set up with all participants to go over the details of the plans along with a final sign off of players. I will personally then be meeting with each of the leaders. We are in a very exciting time, where each of us has the opportunity to change the lives of a Year 7 student forever.... ...Lets make it count. Best Regards Thomas    Copyright © 2015 Access China UK, All rights reserved. Guys please join the mailing list to be kept up to date with the developments of this national expansion plan. Our mailing address is: Access China UK studio d, 22 Jordon street Liverpool, NV L10BP United Kingdom Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list