Funding has been given to support teacher training work in Penrith.
Education charity, the PTI, has secured funding from players of People’s Postcode Lottery to support its teacher training work. The donation has enabled the headteacher at Brunswick School in Penrith to join the PTI Subject Leadership Programme and attend the PTI’s annual Leadership Days which are currently taking place at Fanhams Hall in Hertfordshire.
The PTI Subject Leadership Programme is focused on aspirational subject leadership, curriculum development and extracurricular enrichment. It is an ongoing professional development resource and is an incredibly effective way for schools to raise aspiration and student enjoyment.
Participants develop long-term strategies to raise standards in their subject and meet a diverse community of peers from around the country to share strategies that focus on improving teaching and learning and developing passionate teachers.
Samantha Waugh, headteacher, Brunswick School said: “The day’s speakers were exceptional and thought-provoking. Having the opportunity and time to collaborate with other school leaders was extremely valuable and an excellent way to share good practice and areas to develop further.”
The funding, thanks to players of People’s Postcode Lottery, which is part of wider support for The Prince of Wales Charitable Foundation (PWCF), supports the expansion of the PTI Subject Leadership Programme and helps the PTI to increase the stretch and challenge within schools.
In addition, the PTI provides interactive training modules to help teachers deepen their subject knowledge, connects secondary school teachers together across England and Wales, encourages schools to engage in curriculum improvements, and hosts thought-provoking lectures for the education community.
