The South West area Teaching Schools are outstanding schools which have been nationally recognised for their capacity to support and help other schools to improve outcomes. TSC Representatives are serving school leaders of designated Teaching Schools, elected by Teaching Schools in their region or co-opted to provide national specialist advice.
South West Teaching Schools Council Representatives:
Find your local Teaching Schools
There are currently 83 Teaching Schools located in the South West area, although Teaching Schools work across boundaries to support schools. Click the map below to find your local Teaching School.
The TSC SW portal contains a directory of all teaching schools in the south west and can be found here
A risk assessment template has been developed by one of the NGA governor consultants to assist schools in preparing for full opening in September 2020 following guidance published on 2nd July.
You can find a copy of the template here. https://t.co/jSp7Dk2xdJ
Some useful information is available from the National Joint Council for local government services & several South West trusts on Quarantine on entering and returning to the UK following staff holidays. Details can be found here: https://t.co/A0Ru9Y9rg1
Regional Infrastructure
To achieve the South West area vision, TSC Representatives have put a regional infrastructure in place. For more information contact your local Regional Co-ordinators & Key Contacts.
Ambition and Vision
- A self-improving system becomes a reality where schools receive timely and relevant support provided by proven excellent school leaders,teachers and education professionals
- Teaching Schools work together to play a key system leader role,providing and coordinating outstanding, evidence informed CPLD and school-to-school support enabling sustainable system-led continuous improvement.
- Through Teaching School Alliances and effective partnership working, more schools develop the skills, knowledge and capacity to become “givers of support”
CPD Portal SW
We have recently launched our new CPD Portal for the south West which provides access to an extensive range of information, school-led training and continuing professional development from a range of providers.
Regional Activity
To achieve the SouthWest ambition and vision,TSC Representatives Tony Bloxham have put the following infrastructure in place:
