Our Alliance

We aim to transform learning for children and adults through joint practice development.  We shall focus on three main strands of research across our schools and will explore ideas within and between classrooms informed by educational research evidence. The research strands are a language for learning, a growth mindset within mathematics and school leadership. Our alliance is underpinned by the core principles of equity, empowerment, expertise and excellence as defined by the network for the Cambridge Primary Review.

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Member Schools

Map Key:
Nursery / Early Years
Primary
Secondary

 
Title Address Description
48 Wheatfields Infants’ & Nursery St. Albans, Herts, AL4 9NT. We believe that it is important for our children to develop a love of learning through working hard, having fun and being happy.
47 West Byfleet School West Byfleet, Surrey, KT14 6EF. We offer a diverse range of learning opportunities, and our aim is to provide stimulating activities to help our children reach their potential.
46 The Wroxham School Potters Bar, Herts, EN6 3DJ. The Wroxham School is a ‘listening school’ where no child is labelled by ability.
45 Tanners Wood School Abbots Langley, Herts, WD5 0LG. We believe passionately in placing children at the centre of everything we do, ensuring that they feel safe and happy.
44 Summerswood Borehamwood, Herts. WD6 2DW. Our vision for all children is to become well-rounded, confident, responsible members of the community.
43 St Paul’s C of E School Kings Langley, Herts, WD4 8RJ. As a school and church community we believe that we grow together with compassion and respect for all, empowering and inspiring everyone to fulfil their true potential.
42 St Nicholas CoE VA School Elstree, Herts, WD6 3EW. We are proud of our school and the caring and supportive behaviour of our children.
41 St John’s Nursery Playgroup Potters Bar, Herts, EN6 2DZ. In partnership with parents and carers, we will enable all children to start their unique journeys as confident, independent and lifelong learners.
40 St Giles’ CoE School South Mimms, Herts, EN6 3PE. Each child is valued as an individual, with the curriculum designed to provide your child with the best of opportunities for learning.
39 St Andrew’s C of E (VC) School Stanstead Abbotts, Herts, SG12 8BZ. We are an inclusive school, fully committed to equality and diversity and to working with all our stakeholders to achieve the best possible outcomes for all.
38 Southfield School Hatfield, Herts, AL10 8TJ. We place a strong emphasis on letting the children know they can succeed and that we value individual achievement.
37 Simon Balle School Hertford, Herts, SG13 8AJ. We are a learning community and therefore teaching and learning is at the heart of all we do.
36 Saffron Green School Borehamwood, Herts, WD6 2PP. We strive to enable every child, regardless of ability ethnicity, religion or disabililty to develop their full potential, both educationally and socially.
35 Roselands Hoddesdon, Herts, EN11 9AR We help each child to develop to the maximum of his/her potential ability by educating the whole person – intellectually, physically, morally, spiritually and emotionally
34 Ponsbourne St Mary’s School Newgate Street Village, Herts, SG13 8RA. Expectations of care and concern for the wellbeing of all children, staff and families are a central core of our Christian ethos.
33 Park Street CoE School St Albans, Herts, AL2 2LX. We are all very proud of our school, particularly the excellent standards of behaviour and achievement.
32 Oakthorpe School Palmers Green, London, N13 6BY. In this multi-cultural school we aim to promote true partnerships between staff, children and parents.
31 Oakmere School Potters Bar, Herts, EN6 5NP. We are an inclusive school in which the achievement, attitudes and well-being of every pupil matters.
30 Northaw CoE School Northaw, Herts, EN6 4PB. We strive to find the most efficient teaching methods to gain the maximum learning outcomes.
29 Mount Grace School Potters Bar, Herts, EN6 1EZ. We have a genuine partnership with the local community, with our wide-ranging facilities serving both the students and adult population of the town.
28 Mandeville School Sawbridgeworth, Herts, CM21 0BL. We believe that our school is a special place to be. There is a strong ethos and sense of teamwork throughout.
27 Ludwick School / Oak Tree CC Welwyn Garden City, Herts, AL7 3RP. Inclusion in the early years is key to our philosophy and we have particular expertise in speech and language support and autism.
26 Longmeadow School Stevenage, Herts, SG2 8LT. We believe that education is a continuous process and our role as educators is to prepare our children for their future.
25 Little Heath School Potters Bar, Herts, EN6 1JW. Our school is a friendly and safe environment in which pupils show respect towards each other and the staff.
24 Ladbrooke School Potters Bar, Herts, EN6 1QB. We create a safe, nurturing and welcoming environment, setting clear boundaries and leading by example.
23 Islamic Shakhsiyah Foundation Slough, Berkshire, SL2 5DN. We believe that the goal of education is ‘shakhsiyah’ (personal character) and that this is developed through individual nurturing of every child’s potential.
22 Holywell Watford, Herts, WD18 6LL We are a community based upon mutual respect where we value the uniqueness that each pupil brings to the school.
21 Hatfield Community Free School Hatfield, Herts, AL10 8ES. It is our aim to have a school that shows that it listens to the voices of the children, their parents, all staff and the Governing Body.
20 Hampden Way Nursery School & CC Southgate, London, N14 5DJ. We aim to provide a happy, stimulating environment which encourages children to be independent, develop their critical thinking and problem solving skills.
19 George Street School Hemel Hempstead, Herts, HP2 5HJ. We are an ambitious and forward looking school which aims to make a real difference to all children who come here.
18 Garden Fields JMI School St Albans, Herts, AL3 5RL. We empower lifelong learning through an environment where all children feel happy and confident and are challenged to make the most of their abilities.
17 Fairlands School Stevenage, Herts, SG1 3JA. We are a strongly community-focused school, placing a high priority on nurturing positive links with our parents and carers.
16 Engayne School Upminster, Essex, RM14 1SW. We value our children as individuals and aim to establish a secure, attractive and stimulating learning environment.
15 Deansbrook Junior School Mill Hill, London, NW7 3ED. We are an innovative and creative school, constantly seeking inspirational ways to engage and excite children.
14 Dame Alice Owen’s School Potters Bar, Herts, EN6 2DU. Dame Alice Owen’s has a national reputation for significant achievement and academic success, along with high expectations of behaviour.
13 Cuffley School Potters Bar, Herts, EN6 4HN. We are committed to developing children as lifelong learners, within a caring and inclusive enviroment.
12 Cranborne School Potters Bar, Herts, EN6 2BA. A place where everyone is seen as a learner; an exciting hub of learning where anything is possible.
11 Cowley Hill School Borehamwood, Herts, WD6 5DP. Our fundamental aim is to create the environment in which children want to learn, enjoy learning and are rightly proud of their efforts.
10 Clore Shalom School Shenley, Herts, WD7 9BL. We are a close and caring community that strives for high standards in education while supporting the needs of individuals and families.
09 Chancellors Brookmans Park, Herts, AL9 7BN We want our students to love school, yet be ready to leave; prepared and ready for the future.
08 Brookmans Park Hatfield, Herts, AL9 7QY Information coming soon
07 Brampton Village Huntingdon, Cambs, PE28 4RF Our aim is to create an environment which promotes children’s self-esteem, to make our school a place where pupils feel happy, safe and able to enjoy learning.
06 Bournehall School Bushey, Herts, WD23 3AX. We are committed to the provision of high quality education, within a secure, happy and stimulating environment.
05 Bishop’s Hatfield Girls’ School Hatfield, Herts, AL10 8NL. We emphasise the importance of the individual’s contribution and take pleasure in celebrating achievement.
04 Avanti Court School Barkingside, Essex, IG6 1LZ. We aim for all children to develop a real love of learning, extending beyond school into each child’s life.
03 Applecroft School Welwyn Garden City, Herts, AL8 6JZ. Our pupils at Applecroft have a strong voice. They are global citizens of the future, with dreams we take care to listen to.
02 Alban Wood School Watford, WD25 7NX. At Alban Wood, all members of our school community feel valued and motivated to succeed within a safe, caring and stimulating environment.
01 Abbots Langley School Abbots Langley, Herts, WD5 OBQ. We are a caring school, where children are encouraged to develop as confident individuals and we have a proud tradition of promoting excellence in all we do.

Strategic Partners

  • Professor Robin Alexander

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    Robin Alexander is a Fellow of Wolfson College at the University of Cambridge, Emeritus Professor of Education at the University of Warwick, and Founder and Director of the Cambridge Primary Review.

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  • GoodCPDGuide

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    GoodCPDGuide, launched in January 2012, is a free database of high-quality professional development resources for education. The site is entirely free for everyone. There is no charge to search, book courses or buy resources and no charge for training providers to list and sell their courses.

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  • Royal Opera House Bridge

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    Royal Opera House Bridge is a three-year, publicly funded Arts Council England project that helps to connect children and young people with great art and culture.

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  • HertsCreation

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    HertsCreation are a Community Interest Company run by artists. They work in close partnership with Primary and Secondary School leaders to develop programmes for creative approaches to learning and whole-school change. They are delivering the Youth Cultural Ambassador programme in Hertfordshire with Royal Opera House Bridge and the Wroxham and Sir John Lawes Teaching Alliances.

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  • Eastern Leadership Centre

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    Eastern Leadership Centre are a not-for-profit charitable company. Their mission is to ‘improve children’s and young people’s lives: training and developing all those who lead, teach and support them.’

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  • National Education Trust (NET)

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    NET are the UK’s leading education think and do tank. They harness there extensive national and international experience to bring about improvements for learners, from early years onwards.

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  • University of Hertfordshire

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    Their established and dynamic School of Education is committed to developing excellence and confidence in teaching, learning and professional practice.

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  • University of Nottingham

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    As one of the largest and most respected education departments of any UK university, they lead the way in research and teaching quality.

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  • Science Learning Centre East of England

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    Their Learning Centre's main focus is to develop and encourage science education in the region and to promote more effective teaching of science. They have worked with leading educationalists and scientists to develop courses that link directly with the science curriculum.

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  • NRICH

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    NRICH is a team of qualified teachers who are also practitioners in RICH mathematical thinking. This unique blend means that NRICH is ideally placed to offer advice and support to both teachers and learners of mathematics.

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  • CUREE

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    Curee work at the leading edge of research and evidence-informed educational practice. There aim is to help teachers make informed decisions about the most effective and efficient approaches to use in their own context.

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