Wolverhampton schools team up to train teachers
Two of Wolverhampton's most successful primary schools have joined forces to help train teachers from across the city.
Elston Hall Primary School in Fordhouses and St Bartholomew's CE Primary School in Penn have linked up to create a new Teaching School Alliance.
The move forms part of Government plans to give schools a more central role in raising standards by developing and growing a network of 'teaching schools'.
The two outstanding-rated schools were granted teaching school status by the Department for Education after showing evidence of previously successful partnerships and a proven record of school improvement.
Both schools hold a shared vision to create opportunities for staff to develop their own professional teaching skills.
St Bartholomew's headteacher Katy Kent said: "In delivering high quality training and support to other schools, the alliance will have a part in safeguarding excellent teaching practices and enriching the learning and opportunities for children.
"We are delighted with the accreditation and have thanked staff for their hard work."
