Partnerships and activities

Partnerships between state and independent schools have been around for many years; key to their success is the drive and enthusiasm of head teachers. During this academic year we are funding four state and private school partnership projects from Kent; Surrey; the Thames Valley and the West Midlands. These projects cover subjects such as biodiversity, music, school transfers and book clubs for Year 6 children. 

We believe each of these projects will inspire those taking part and build on the Wimbledon Partnership model which Heather McKissack helped establish. This partnership now offers:    
  1. An Aspirations and Outreach Programme (see link) including mentoring training for Sixth Formers facilitators
  2. Provision of teachers in specialist subjects not taught in state schools such as classics and modern languages
  3. Joint GCSE and A-level revision classes for state and private school pupils

  4. Help for state school students applying to top universities and medical schools

  5. Shared subject workshops and masterclasses with opportunities for pupils to teach and assist
  6. Shared drama, music and sport resources and facilities for joint extracurricular activities
  7. Shared management training for staff and classroom practice for teachers in the process of qualifying