Our Core Groups

Our Core Groups are themed around our vision of outstanding education for every child by every teacher.

We do not charge for attendance at our Core Groups they are operated on the basis of reciprocity and attendees are expected to both share and contribute as well as learn from the experiences of others.

Each group will have a focus for the year, which is set by group members.  In 2020/21 our groups are primarily working on the following:

• English (Chair: Emma Kirkham)
  • Debating and oral skills to boost vocabulary
  • Recommendations from the EEF Improving Literacy Teaching Report
  • Contact the Chair 
• Maths (Chair: Jenny McGarry) 
  • The Mastery Curriculum; including sharing our journey and ideas through our Teach Meets
  • Contact the Chair
• Science (Chair: Ben Davies)
  • Recommendations from the EEF Improving Science Teaching Report
  • Contact the Chair
• Mental Health (Chair: Kate Allely) Each meeting will focus on two of these three key themes:
  • A presentation of a piece of research or theory volunteered by a member
  • A presentation of a case study by a member who would like to seek support / ideas from the group
  • A case study from a member who would like to share what is working well with the group
  • Contact the Chair

Many members of our Core Groups are Specialist Leaders of Education and are available for school to school support.  Read more about our System Leaders here.

If you’d like to get involved in any of our Core Groups; please contact either chair of the group (above) or Rachel Eppy.

Our Core Groups are running via virtual meetings until further notice.