Consortia and area network groups

Tier 1 of the framework for school improvement encompasses all schools in Warwickshire engaged in the consortia or network groups and provides an opportunity for dialogue between headteachers and with the Local Authority.

These groups are now well established and have been a key vehicle for further developing collaborative relationships including school to school support and sharing of good practice.  They also provide an opportunity for schools to raise concerns about the quality of support or services provided by the Local Authority.  These groups are all chaired by headteachers and a representative, usually the chair of each group, will attend the Area Analysis Group for their area.  

There are 15 primary consortia across Warwickshire, which includes one nursery school consortium, and the number and size of consortia in each of the five areas varies based on geographical proximity.

There are 4 secondary area headteacher groups: Central, East, North and South.

The special school group is attended by the headteachers of all 10 special schools in Warwickshire.

A detailed list of all of these groups is attached here for more information.

Primary School Improvement Board

The School Improvement Board knits into the structure as it sits around Tier 1 providing a vehicle for dialogue between all consortia as the chairs meet with the LA representatives to discuss matters of concern at school and consortia level. This is also a vehicle for other school improvement activities such as, triad peer reviews, task group training and the moderation steering group.