Darras Hall partnership

Newcastle School for Boys (NSB) and Darras Hall Primary (DHP) staff have worked collaboratively to develop the teaching of English in both schools.

Staff from NSB have delivered training on how to engage boys as writers to the Darras Hall staff. Darras Hall staff supported NSB teachers and teaching assistants to develop the teaching of Phonics at NSB.

Aims

For the staff of NSB and Darras Hall Primary to share expertise in the teaching of English to improve the English provision for the children in both schools.

Background

This partnership came about when NSB staff approached Darras Hall Primary School to offer to work together as a partnership.

Resources

Use of the sporting facilities that NSB has access to.

Use of specialist teaching staff.

Impact

The success of this partnership will be measured by the improved Phonics results that the boys will receive during the end of year Phonics screening.

The success of the rugby afterschool club was measured by the development of the children’s skills in rugby during the six week course.

Pupil Involvement

Boys and girls in Years 5 and 6.

Frequency

Ongoing project.

The focus this year will be sharing the expertise of the specialist NSB Junior School music teacher with Darras hall.