Learners First Schools Partnership

The best part of what we do is bringing practitioners together from across our partnership to learn from each other’s contexts, work and share great stuff. Thank you Brooke Fields Geography Trust Leader @wickersleypt for your insights to curriculum design, pedagogy & leadership!

Exploring relational leadership, & the role of the SENCO in supporting adaptive practice. Well done to the team for an excellent CQI visit from @AndyHodgkinson of UCL recognising ‘the systems facing approach and contextual knowledge’ of our facilitators!

Talented, aspirant Middle Leaders exploring the provocations posed by the truly inspirational Mr Wayne Askham @AbbeyLearning @nexus_MAT. Powerful stories, top-tips and practical strategies for new leaders to enable all children thrive. #middleleadership #excellenceinpractice

All the very best to our #NPQ cohorts doing their summative assessment this week and the first national cohort of #NPQSEND from all your facilitators and us at Learners First. Apply now for Autumn 2026: forms.office.com/e/TP9diQVfyv

Some great conversations at PCA live 😊 @Learners_First

Authentic partnership at scale at the Positive Change Alliance (PCA) Live! Civic leaders sharing their collaborative work and ambition for the mission. A fantastic event! Well done all! #connectingpeoplepromotingexcellence

Last few places remaining. Leaders of school improvement. Application link here docs.google.com/forms/d/1Y1Mwq…

Calling all Business and Operations Leaders in school and MATs! Have you secured your place on this valuable Professional Development programme? Application form link docs.google.com/forms/d/1_3kGl…

Creating the culture, building relationships and putting young people at the heart of what we do - thank you Miss Proctor for sharing your passion, honest, insightful reflections and top tips as we navigate the amazing roles of school leadership @CampsmountAcad @IOE_London #NPQ

What a talented group of collegues leading the business of education in our MATs! Thank you to @wickersleypt for hosting an excellent MAT curiosity visit. The LeaderMeet was a great opportunity to share projects and leadership reflections. Join us lnkd.in/eqCGc_h4

Last chance-Middle Leaders, the 'engine room' of school improvement. Would you value the opportunity to join your peers to explore this multi-faceted, challenging and rewarding role? Join us from Feb 9th. Apply here forms.gle/3HZcSKitBSrppx…

Today we welcomed to Rotherham 29 headteachers, academics & leaders from the Ministry of Education China. Part of the @IOE_London study visit, the group explored our regional & local approach to Inclusion, SEND, Mental Health Support & STEAM #connectingpeoplepromotingexcellence

Calling all ECT Year 1, 2 and UQTs, come and join us for the next 'Pathways in Practice' session. Explore how to build resilience, the importance of emotional intelligence, relational leadership and career progression pathways! forms.gle/XPArkt5dkJAfyR…

'Leadership Plus' Leader Meet. Sharing school based research projects from EYFS phonics, unpacking Maths assessment for EAL learners to improving the engagement of girls in A Level Science in FE. Great examples of sustainable impactful implementation projects. Well done!

'Warm Strict' and the Culture Curriculum @YewlandsAcademy. Great to hear of the transformational work of Principal Kimberley Willmott and her team @brigantialearn1 and the reflections of the talented current and aspirational headteachers in the locality!

What a talented group of business and operations leaders from across the region! Brilliant elevator pitches, steeped in research and moral purpose, exploring leading high performing teams across multiple sites, radical candour and courageous conversations (great actors too!)

Last chance this year to study an NPQ. Closes in days. Apply now to access a funded place …ional-qualifications.education.gov.uk @IOE_London

Developing Communication -Oracy, Reading and Writing is a key priority across all phases and stages. Could the NPQ Leading Literacy help you to implement change, apply expert research, support your peers? Facilitated by Literacy Specialists, join us: …ional-qualifications.education.gov.uk

Calling leaders of Early Years - have you taken your only opportunity this year to apply for the NPQEYL? Addressing the latest policy, curriculum development and leading change - your chance to develop your expertise and networks. Apply here with UCL …ional-qualifications.education.gov.uk

@ColeridgeSchool @WhiteWoodsPAT1 @Kathrinedavies It was great to work alongside you and the talented colleagues from @WhiteWoodsPAT1

It was a pleasure to be part of @WhiteWoodsPAT1 Festival of Learning today with Rachel from @Learners_First. A brilliant event focusing on challenge, collaboration and children. Thank you @Kathrinedavies for the invite - I loved every minute.