Shared professional development — our teachers and support staff access high-quality training alongside colleagues from across the district, keeping our practice current and outward-facing.

Moderation and consistency — staff meet with colleagues from other schools to compare pupils’ work and check that our judgements about progress are accurate and reliable.

Subject and specialist networks — our subject leaders meet counterparts in other schools to share planning, resources and expertise.

Regular headteacher meetings — our Headteacher meets termly with heads from across the district to share practice, work through common challenges and keep abreast of local and national developments affecting schools.

Support for our office and admin team — our administrative staff meet with school business and office colleagues from other schools, sharing systems, guidance and practical solutions. For a school where one person covers the whole office, this network is invaluable.

School improvement and professional challenge — headteachers work together to provide honest support and challenge to one another, so that every school keeps improving.

Shared services and buying power — collective arrangements allow member schools to secure services and support more efficiently than any of us could individually.