The UK's first National Enterprise Academy (NEA), created by Dragons' Den judge Peter Jones and backed by the government, has officially opened today.
Billed as "pioneering a new and innovative way of teaching", the NEA aims to enroll 18,000 students aged 16 to 19 during its first five years.
The project has been funded by Peter Jones as well as £9m from the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills which has been matched by employers.
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