Strengthening collaboration through cluster working

Leaders, staff, governors and pupils benefit from strong collaboration within the school’s cluster. Senior leaders work closely with colleagues in other schools to develop shared approaches to improvement, while governors regularly exchange ideas to shape effective responses to common challenges. Termly meetings enable teachers and support staff to share practice and learn from one other through discussion, reciprocal visits between schools and observations. Older pupils contribute meaningfully to a cross-cluster group focused on improving transition to secondary school. This collaborative culture has strengthened professional learning and helped ensure that improvement activity remains closely aligned to enhancing pupils’ outcomes and well-being.

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