2 minute read
Partnerships and the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Independent Education
The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Independent Education exists to discuss issues facing the sector and explore the wider contributions of independent schools. It brings together politicians from across the political spectrum to highlight positive working, debate current problems, and raise the profile of the work schools do.The ISC would like to thank all the officers of the Group for their hard work and kind support.
Advertisement
Indep partnerships “ end are ent-s such tate school an important part of education. All schools want what is best for children, and partnerships let colleagues share expertise, resources, and capacity to the benefit of all. Partnerships like those aimed at supporting university entry and careers advice are so important for tackling disadvantage and spreading opportunity. Partnerships can play their role in tackling the educational effects of the pandemic, and I encourage all schools to get involved if the those y are not already. celebrated in this Baroness “ Well done to al report! l Garden of Frognal
“The sheer range of the partnerships between independent and state schools is awe-inspiring, as those highlighted in this report demonstrate.The schools engaged in partnerships have adapted their arrangements during the pandemic, with new and exciting ways of working together emerging all the time in order to cope with - and grow together into - a time of continuing uncertainty in the UK and worldwide.To my fellow MPs I say: Do go and visit schools who are forming and strengthening these mutually beneficial partnerships, you are certain of a warm welcome.To all the schools working together I say:Thank you for what you do, working together to care for and nurture our most precious national resource, our children and young people. ”
Andrew Lewer MBE, chairman of the APPG on Independent Education and MP for Northampton South
“I have seen the great benefit of independent-state school partnerships. Independent and state schools both have much to gain from joint working, and I am pleased that schools have worked to adapt this during the pandemic. Be it sharing facilities, expertise, or in-class support partnership is often an invaluable contribution to schools educating the most disadvantaged children – this is more important than ever. I encourage all schools to do more in partnership, and to carry on tackling the disadvantage gap.
