If you like to bookmark some reading for the holidays, here are some links to articles and blogs on the subject of school #partnerships which I’d particularly recommend.
Some of the authors spoke at the #PartnerChat Symposium on 9th November 2022.
1. John Smith from RGS Newcastle– on bursaries vs partnerships:https://educatinghumansblog.blogspot.com/2022/10/measuring-performance-in-education.html
2. Lynne Bianchi from the Great Science Share for Schools – on listening as the best form of outreach https://www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/flip-script-why-listening-best-form-outreach
3. Margaret Hunnaball et al – on ISSPs in England: systemic tensions & contemporary policy resolutions: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/00220620.2021.1960287
4. Leo Winkley, Headmaster of Shrewsbury School – W3W “mutually beneficial collaboration”: https://leowinkley.com/2022/10/09/dear-independent-state-education-partner/
5. Chris Wheeler, Headmaster of Monkton Combe School – what can independent schools learn from state schools?: https://www.monktoncombeschool.com/news/2022-01-12/principal-s-blog-working-together-to-challenge-ourselves
6. Tom Arbuthnott, Eton College – Stages of Partnership Activity (an early iteration): https://crosssectorschoolpartnerships.wordpress.com/2021/01/13/the-four-stages-of-partnership-activity-for-discussion/
7. Joe Nutt – on getting more value from independent-state school partnerships: https://www.tes.com/magazine/archive/state-and-independent-school-partnerships-must-be-more-joint-concerts-and-swimming-galas
8. Rob Southwell-Sander from Abingdon School, reflecting on their innovative cross-sector peer-mentoring scheme: https://www.isc.co.uk/media-enquiries/isc-blogs/the-value-of-working-in-partnership-to-develop-pastoral-care-within-schools/
9. Rather dry, but useful; the DfE’s guide on writing a Memorandum of Understanding for a partnership: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/setting-up-school-partnerships/guide-to-writing-a-memorandum-of-understanding-mou
10. and me – on sustaining partnerships: https://fed.education/how-can-we-sustain-school-partnerships/
What have I missed? Please let me know your recommendations!