Open Learning Partnership

To increase opportunity, raise aspirations and allow the sharing of best practice between local schools from both the independent and maintained sector.

Aims

DfE Funding - A successful £20,000 bid, matched by OPEN LP partners, has supported the creation of a STEM resource library, accessible to any school, as well as the roll out of teacher training to support teachers delivering GCSE and A level Physics.

Inter-school competitions - From balloon debating and creative writing to modern languages and photography.

Careers and university preparation - Regular events, as well as specific Medicine and Oxbridge interview preparation for UCAS applications.

Greenpower Engineering Project - A collaboration between Oundle and Prince William School with pupils building an electric vehicle and competing in the Greenpower competition.

Collaborative Art exhibitions - Annual opportunities for joint exhibitions, all open to the general public.

OPEN Mathematical Enrichment Conferences (OMEC) - Events run three times a year for able and interested mathematicians ranging from Year 5 to Year 10.

STEM Challenge - An annual initiative between Oundle and Thomas Deacon Academy for Year 9 pupils.

Continuing Professional Development - Opportunities include training seminars and lesson observations across schools.

Background

Our partnership work is driven by genuine desire to share, collaborate and learn from and with people in our partner schools.