Kenilworth School designated a Teaching School
We hear from Kenilworth School and Sixth Form, who share some excellent news:
We are delighted to have been designated a Teaching School by the NCTL and we look forward to working with many local schools to provide unique professional development opportunities for teachers.
In the next few weeks we will be producing an exciting programme of CPD opportunities which will promote leadership, diversity and school development.
We will be looking to underpin all CPD opportunities with coaching and mentoring. At present we have introduced a coaching programme for all teachers at Kenilworth which has enabled them to develop their pedagogical approaches to teaching and learning, resulting in improved student outcomes.
One of our specific focus areas will be supporting primary schools by offering training and advice for non-specialist teachers in the core subjects as well as in music, science and modern languages.
Our links with initial training providers are strong, in particular the University of Warwick, who contribute to making our School Direct partnership the success that it is. Our Teaching School will further develop these areas to introduce further opportunities for aspiring and experienced teachers.
As a National Support School, we have gained successful experience of school-to-school support for other local schools and we have undertaken short placement and reviews in key areas of leadership. Our new designation will allow us to build on this experience.
If anyone is interested in finding out more about our Teaching School priorities or would like to contribute to our programme, we would be keen to hear from you. Please contact either Hayden Abbott or Deborah Talbot by phone (01926 859421 ext 1103) or email h.abbott@ksnadmin.ksn.org.uk or d.talbot@ksnadmin.ksn.org.uk.
Teaching Schools in Warwickshire
Kenilworth School and Sixth Form's designation brings the total number of Teaching Schools in Warwickshire up to 10.
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.
You can find a list of Warwickshire Teaching Schools on the
Warwickshire County Council website.