ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø has agreed an exciting partnership with the University of Northampton that will deliver fantastic learning and CPD benefits for staff.
A Memorandum of Understanding between University of Northampton (UON) and ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø (ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø) will create professional development opportunities for teachers to enhance their knowledge and skills.
This arrangement means closer collaboration between the two organisations that will also lead to more sharing of best practice and the development of new research to better understand and promote teaching methods and outcomes.
There will be a range of undergraduate, postgraduate and Continuous Professional Development opportunities offered by the university that will support education staff and the students they teach.
Paul Wheeler, Deputy Chief Executive at ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø said: “This partnership between the University and our academy trust is a unique and exciting initiative that will bring wide-ranging benefits to our own staff and pupils, but also to the wider education sector through research and development.
“I’m thrilled to be working with the University of Northampton and look forward to seeing the impact of the partnership both within the ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø community and beyond.”
Dr Helen Caldwell, Associate Professor in Education at University of Northampton, says: “We are thrilled to announce the start of a new journey between UON and ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø.
“The Memorandum of Understanding means closer working as we share ideas, insights, knowledge and a shared passion for developing teachers to ensure the best education for children and young people across Northamptonshire and Milton Keynes.”