New Teaching School designation for St John's Primary
Following the recent round of applications, we are delighted to share the news that St. John's Primary School and Nursery in Kenilworth have been successful in achieving Teaching School status. St. John's is now the third primary Teaching School in Warwickshire, joining Birchwood Primary School and Hillmorton Teaching School Alliance. They are very much looking forward to working with the other Teaching Schools in the county. Well done to the staff at the school for all of their hard work.
Congratulations to Darren Barrow, headteacher at St John's Primary, who is also now recognised as a National Leader of Education (NLE).
Teaching Schools in Warwickshire
St John's Primary and Nursery School's designation brings the total number of Teaching Schools in Warwickshire up to 11.
Teaching Schools are good or outstanding schools that play an important role in a school-led system, working with others to provide high-quality training and support for school improvement in their local area. Launched in 2011, there are now more than 800 Teaching Schools across the country and their role includes:
- co-ordinating and delivering high-quality, school-based initial teacher training (ITT)
- spreading excellent practice by supporting other schools, particularly those that need it the most
- providing professional and leadership development for teachers and leaders across their network
To become a Teaching School, a school must be judged at least good in their most recent Ofsted inspection, and have a proven track record of delivering initial teacher training and supporting other schools.