Partnerships
At the Central Region Schools Trust, we place a high value on cultivating strong and purposeful partnerships as a central pillar of our commitment to educational excellence. We recognise that the development of expert professionals is fundamental to delivering a high-quality education; one that empowers pupils to grow into confident, resilient individuals who are ready to make meaningful contributions to their communities, both locally and globally.
By working collaboratively with a wide range of universities, training providers, teaching school hubs, and sector specialists, we ensure our staff are continually supported and equipped with the expertise, insight, and tools they need to thrive. These partnerships enrich our practice, sustain our capacity for innovation, and ultimately secure the best possible outcomes for all learners across our Trust.
Universities & Higher Education Institutions
- Birmingham City University – ITT, Research Project
- University of Birmingham – ITT
- Birmingham Newman University – ITT, CPD
- University of Worcester – ITT
- Coventry University – Masters in Educational Leadership (L7), PGCE QTS L6 Apprenticeship
- Warwick University – ITT
SCITTs & School-Based Partners
- Haybridge SCITT
- South Birmingham SCITT
- Bishop Challoner
- Titan Partnership
Teaching School Hubs
- Haybridge Teaching School Hub – CPD, NPQs, Subject Networks, ECF
- Tudor Grange Teaching School Hub – NPQs
- Arthur Terry Teaching School Hub – NPQs
- Prince Henry’s Teaching School Hub – Strategic Partner (NLE link)
Professional Development & Leadership Partners
- Best Practice Network – Apprenticeships (Thrive), NPQs
- Thrive – Apprenticeships, Thrive Programme
- Ambition Institute – NPQs
- Windsor Academy Trust – NPQs, Peer Collaboration
Subject-Specific & Strategic Partners
- The Ogden Trust – Physics Grant (Partner Trust)
- STEM / Teach Computing – Secondary Computing Support
- EEF (Education Endowment Foundation) – Worcestershire Literacy Project
Apprenticeship Providers
- Be Ready (Harper Craven) – Apprenticeships (SEND), Masters in Education
- Kaplan – Business/Finance Apprenticeships
- Baltic Apprentices – IT/Data Apprenticeships
Consultants, Speakers & Specialist Partners
- Caroline Hoddinot – Trust Lead School Improvement Partner
- Mark Rhatigan – School Improvement Partner
- Helen Reeves – School Improvement Partner
- Jeremy Bird – School Improvement Partner
- Karen O’Keefe – School Improvement Partner
- John Tomsett – CPD Facilitator, Keynote Speaker
- Dr Charlotte Carter Wall – CPD Facilitator, Keynote Speaker
- Hannah Hall – SEND Conference
- Dr Katriona O’Sullivan – Keynote Speaker
- Marc Rowland – National PP Lead; Disadvantage, Vulnerable & Pupil Premium Strategy