Littlegarth School case studies (9)

Impact of partnership work done in 2023 (ISC annual Census 2024)

• 12 state schools involved
• 201-500 state school pupils involved
• 70 staff hours given

Impact Statement

Football Tournament for under 9 ‘B and C’ Team Players
This competition was designed to provide enjoyable and competitive sport for those who may not make the A team within their school setting. It was also aimed to bring a combination of different state and independent schools together. Teams taking part this year were:
Littlegarth, St Margarets, Holmwood, St Joes, Moreton Hall, Heathlands, Nayland.
Aims of the project
To provide opportunities for those footballers who might ordinarily not get chance to play in a tournament in a friendly and competitive environment.
Background and goals
After consultation with the teachers in charge of PE in local state/independent schools Littlegarth agreed to host the tournament to enable as many pupils as possible to play competitive sport and to bring different pupils from different backgrounds together.
Resources
The event was held using the Littlegarth School sporting facilities. Teachers from Littlegarth refereed the matches. Catering, School PTA and Site Team support contributed to the successful running of the event.
Impact
The tournament is well received and teams return annually. It allows those pupils who would not normally experience competitive school football to do so and brings pupils together from different schools.
Pupil involvement
Year 4 boys and girls.
Frequency and duration
It is now an annual event in the Autumn Term.


Developing initial teacher training
There are many different paths into teaching. Often non-teaching staff, look to become teachers and need support to achieve the relevant qualifications. In partnership with Nayland primary school and as part of the University of Buckingham’s teacher training course, the aim was to create another pathway into the teaching profession.
Aims of the project
In partnership with Nayland primary school and as part of the University of Buckingham’s teacher training course, the aim was to create another pathway into the teaching profession.
Background and goals
Mr Halsey had worked in the school for a number of years as a sports coach and teaching assistant. He expressed a desire (to our Head teacher) to train and to become a teacher after the completion of his degree course. We wanted to create a project which enabled current staff to teacher train “on the job”. Buckingham University required training to take place in different school settings which led to the joint project between Littlegarth and Nayland.
Resources
• Support resources from the University of Buckingham.
• In house subject and development mentors.
• University training mentor.
Impact
The hope is that the project will enable staff to train, bringing more qualified teachers into the profession.
Pupil involvement
The trainees have to teach pupils from different year groups and Key Stages to qualify.
Frequency and duration
It takes a year for an individual to qualify and is hoped that with a successful project this year it could be repeated for others in the future.


Under 10 and 11 Cricket development
Due to restrictions in facilities and expertise, we wanted to develop the Cricketing opportunities in the local area. It aimed to develop pupil’s skills and understanding of Cricket along with the understanding of teaching staff. The schools taking part were:
Heathlands, Nayland.
Aims of the project
It aimed to develop pupil’s skills and understanding of Cricket along with the understanding of teaching staff.
Background and goals
After consultation with the teachers in charge of PE in local state schools Littlegarth agreed to host a series of “master classes”. Developing pupils cricketing core skills and understanding of play, facilities were also shared.

Resources
The “master classes” were held using the Littlegarth School sporting facilities. Teachers from Littlegarth led the “master classes.”
Impact
The “master classes” were well received.

Pupil involvement
Year 5 and 6 boys and girls.
Frequency and duration
The project took place over a six week period for two hours a week. It is now an annual event in the Summer Term.


Developing joint CPD in house training
Continued professional development is vital to ensure the delivery of a vibrant and forward thinking curriculum to pupils. With the increased time and financial pressures of staff CPD, schools are increasingly forced to find new ways to ensure staff are up to date with the latest teaching approaches. As a way to develop staff CPD local schools were invited to share in joint staff training on:
Internet safety, first aid and dealing with difficult individuals.

The aim is to develop different CPD areas moving forward to address identified needs. The following schools were invited to take part:
Heathlands, Nayland, Bishop William Ward.
Aims of the project
To bring schools together for joint staff CPD initially in the areas of: Internet safety, first aid and dealing with difficult individuals.
Resources
Identified individuals to led specific training sessions along with agreed host venues. For the initial activities, Littlegarth School will host.
Impact
The hope is that the project will increase training opportunities within the area and address potential time and cost issues faced by schools.
Pupil involvement
N/A: Staff development.
Frequency and duration
It is hoped that training will happen annually throughout the year.


Developing Latin for more able pupils
There is little opportunity for the local state school pupils to learn Latin. Bring a combination of different state and independent schools together for a weekly club, would allow pupils to experience the language first hand. It is also a good opportunity to stretch the more gifted and able pupils. The following schools were invited to take part:
The Colne Community School, Heathlands, Nayland. Bishop William Ward.
Aims of the project
To provide greater opportunity for pupils to learn Latin.
Background and goals
The benefits to learning Latin for more able pupils were discussed in consultation with the local schools. It was agreed that an after school club would be a great way to facilitate this. Littlegarth agreed to host and run the club.
Resources
The club is run at Littlegarth School weekly by staff from the school.
Impact
The club is well received and runs weekly with the opportunity to sign up termly. It allows those pupils who would not normally learn Latin to do so and brings pupils together from different schools.
Pupil involvement
Year 5 to Year 7 boys and girls.
Frequency and duration
It is now a weekly club throughout the year.