NW24 Teaching and Learning Partnership
Knowle Park Primary is proud to be part of the NW24 school partnership.
NW24 was started in the north of the Bristol and is now a group of 30 schools across the whole city who work together to improve outcomes for the children in their schools. It provides support for leaders and organises cross school events. Please find below some more information.
The NW24 Teaching and Learning Partnership enables member schools to deliver the best possible experience and outcomes for all their students. It fosters collaboration among school leaders at all levels to create a supportive network, sharing best practice and engaging in focussed projects directed at common strategic development priorities. Working mainly within the Bristol context, NW24 supports schools in tackling inequality and, through pupil participation, preparing students to thrive in an interconnected world.
The NW24 structure allows each school to retain its identity and bring its own qualities and strengths to the group, whilst acknowledging its areas for development. The members invest in sharing their best practice and in return, have the opportunity to learn from others to drive their own improvement.
Overall Objectives
- To enable member schools to deliver the best possible experience and outcomes for all their students
- To promote equal opportunities for all pupils attending member schools
- To create opportunities for staff at all levels and governors to develop skills and progress their careers
- To embed a culture of improvement through collaboration in the ethos of each member school
- To maximise the impact of NW24’s combined resources in Bristol
Benefits of Membership
- Join a strong Bristol-based peer network, extending a school’s capacity for improvement
- Join focussed improvement projects on common strategic priorities
- Extend and enrich support and provision for pupils and staff
- Support professional development through the sharing of expertise and knowledge
- Support needs of pupils throughout the system through the sharing of information
- Share resources to achieve best practice and best value
- Improve and support governance
History
The NW24 Partnership began in September 2015 as a response to the changing education landscape.
Initially composed of 24 schools with a long history of collaboration in the north west of Bristol (hence NW24). As local authority resources have diminished and school diversity has increased, the partnership has grown significantly and broadened its reach. What has remained, is the commitment to the power of collaboration as a tool for school improvement and using this to enhance the lives and futures of children in and around Bristol.
Who We Are
The schools in our NW24 partnership are located in and around the City of Bristol and include Infant, Junior, Primary, Secondary and Special Schools serving over 15,000 children in total.
NW24 is made up of over 30 member schools, including:
- local authority maintained schools
- 13 academies or free schools
- 6 faith schools
- 3 secondary schools
- 13 primary schools
- 4 junior schools
- 2 infant schools
- 2 special schools
- 4 federations or MATs
Between us we are responsible for the education of over 15,000 young people aged 3-18 and so represent more than one sixth of the schools in the city of Bristol.
Our Members
Ashley Down Schools Federation
Avonmouth C of E Primary School
Blaise Primary and Nursery School
Christ Church C of E Primary School
Horfield C of E Primary School
St. Bonaventure's Catholic Primary School
St. John's C of E Primary School
SS Peter and Paul Primary School
Stoke Bishop C of E Primary School
Westbury on Trym C of E Academy
Networks
At the heart of the NW24 Partnership are three key groups: the Heads, Business Managers and Governors. Heads and Business Managers groups each meet 6 times per year, Governors less frequently but in response to demand and availability.
These networks provide invaluable support, professional development and information sharing. We often invite guests to present or discuss issues with us, and through these meetings we engage directly with Bristol local authority.
An essential item on the agenda for every meeting is the "temperature gauge". This is where we check in on our members and look out for any signs of vulnerability or need for support. Leading a school can feel like a very lonely business, and it is at times of greatest stress that leaders can turn their attention inwards. Our aim is to make sure that all of our colleagues receive encouragement and support when they need it.
We also facilitate networks for SENDCos, Deputy Heads, EAL leads and Curriculum Subject leadership.