David Miliband officially opens
The Classroom of the Future

18th November 2004

Today, the DfES in partnership with Cornwall County Council, officially opens a unique, state-of-the-art Information and Communications Learning Space, designed and installed by Internet Videocommunications.

Working closely with the Camborne Pool Redruth (CPR) Success Zone team, Internet Videocommunications has designed and installed an innovative and dynamic multimedia education centre - the only one in the country to exist independently of a school and which is accessible to all.

The CPR Learning Space officially opens it doors today in a VIP ceremony, fronted by Minister of State for School Standards, David Miliband.

David Miliband, speaking on his involvement in the ‘Classrooms of the Future’ initiative, states, “ICT can give schools the option of teaching children as individuals, in small groups and in large groups, and can provide electronic links to other schools and facilities in this country and abroad.” He goes on to say, “If we are really serious about raising standards, we need to design buildings that both children and teachers find stimulating as well as functional”.

The CPR Learning Space is packed with the latest technology including video conferencing, holographic displays, a multi-image projection wall and even remote control robotics. This unique facility offers:

* Experimental learning and teaching for all
* Environmental sustainability
* Raised levels of aspiration and achievement of the whole community
* Excellence in gifted and talented provision

Sue Sayer, Learning and Teaching Team Leader for the CPR Learning Space says: “Staff are excited, parents are excited, students are excited. We want our centre to be a place where barriers to learning are broken down, at a personal, organisational and community level."

Sue added, "IVC (Internet Videocommunications) have been an exciting team to work with. At all times, IVC have combined friendly approachability with professionalism. The unique nature of our project demanded a flexible adaptability from IVC who proved highly client orientated to find the best solution for our needs. They have certainly gone more than the 'extra mile' on this project, for which we are extremely grateful."

For further information on Internet Videocommunications' Classroom of the Future project, please contact us on +44 (0) 1628 484446 or email info@internet-video.co.uk

David Miliband officially opens the Classroom of the Future (left)