Whole Education is formed by leading non-political and non-profit-making organisations that have come together to ensure that young people receive a well-rounded education that they can relate to. They want all young people to learn practical skills such as communication and teamwork, to develop qualities such as resilience and empathy and to acquire knowledge that goes beyond literacy and numeracy to an understanding of our culture. Whole Education is not just about schools and colleges but about spreading a different approach to learning throughout the community and throughout people's lives. The partners are working with more than 5000 schools and colleges, including three-quarters of secondary schools, and with many youth groups and charities.