Stopford Partnership News

Our school is distinctive in many ways, not least because of its innovative approaches to teaching and learning, coupled with strong foundations in Christian values. To complement an enviable academic reputation, the school has attracted funding through designated Technology College status. This has enhanced resources for the benefit of all.

The use of teamwork appears as a theme in our work, and our vision is to establish a high quality Professional Learning Community (PLC) at Bishop Stopford. We believe that all staff are potential leaders, able to take the school forward and raise standards. Hierarchical structures are not allowed to form obstacles to real progress.  We have been involved with the National College for School Leadership in this aspect of our work, and how we wish to extend the successful model which already exists in school, focusing on development through collaboration.

As a successful Technology College since 1994, we are used to working collaboratively and

innovatively with partners on an extensive range of projects, forming professional relationships to share expertise.

Within such a context, we wish to build upon our relationships with local businesses to take our Professional Learning Community into another dimension. Currently, we have a range of contacts from business which enhance our curriculum and provide unique opportunities for our students to learn in a vocational context. In partnership, we would like to build further opportunities into our curriculum, not only to develop the students’ learning, but that of our staff too. In return, there are opportunities for local businesses to explore how the School’s resources could be used for training, personal enhancement and further professional development. We would welcome you to develop with us a commitment to “return to learn” in a mutually beneficial relationship.