Our approach

The Schools Partnership Programme (SPP) is a cluster-based approach to school improvement, developed by schools, for schools.

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Our vision

To build a sustainable, self-improving school-led system where schools are jointly responsible for the improvement of themselves and others.

What matters to us

The Schools Partnership Programme was developed by Education Development Trust to support continous improvement, develop great leaders, and give children and young people the very best start in life. Our framework develops the confidence, capability, and culture in and between schools to lead their own improvement through a continuous cycle of school self-review, peer review and school-to-school support. 

What's happening in SPP?

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Blog Post

NEW REPORT: The Principles of Effective School-to-School Peer Review

Today, school leaders’ union NAHT publishes its ‘Principles of Effective School-to-School Peer Review’ report, which argues that peer review between schools should be the norm, not an exception, and should be at the core of the school improvement system.

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Case Study

"I saw it as a challenge for me."

Karl Rogerson, Principal, Billesley Primary School talks to us about his experience of being part of the Schools Partnership Programme and offers his advice to new Improvement Champions.

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Case Study

"It really fosters a kind of belief that we’re all teachers and we’re all in it for the children."

Levia discusses what it's like to be an improvement champion within her partnership, and how leading a large improvement workshop made her confidence grow.

The power and potential of peer review

Through our work with SPP, we have seen that well designed, well managed, rigorous peer review that involves senior leaders, middle leaders and teachers is one of the most valuable and impactful activities that schools in a mature, sector-led system can undertake. This report provides an insight into the impact SPP has had to date and takes a look towards the future for peer review in a self-improving system. 

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