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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 

Contact Us

Central Region Schools Trust
B.06 Assay Studios
141 - 143 Newhall Street
Birmingham, B3 1SF

0121 270 3117

Abbeywood First School, Wood Piece Ln, Church Hill Way, Redditch, B98 9LR

01527 962794

Arrow Vale High School, Matchborough Way, Redditch, B98 0GF

01527 526800

Arrow Valley First School CRST, Colts Lane, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 0LH

01527 528 111

Church Hill Middle School, Wood Piece Lane, Church Hill, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 9LR

01527 962794

Gospel Oak School, Bilston Road, Tipton, DY4 0BZ

0121 556 1351

Holyhead School, Milestone Lane, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 0HN

0121 523 1960

Ipsley C of E Middle School, Winyates Way, Winyates, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 0UB

01527 525725

Lickhill Primary School, Almond Way, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire, DY13 8UA

01299 871803

Oak Hill First School, Wirehill Drive, Lodge Park, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 7JU

01527 528 523

Oldbury Park Primary School, Oldbury Road, Worcester, WR2 6AA

01905 424 878

St Stephen's CofE First School, Mabey Avenue, Redditch, B98 8HW

01527 63911

Sutton Park Primary School, Greatfield Road, Kidderminster, DY11 6PH

01562 67742

Waseley Hills High School School Road Rubery Birmingham B45 9EL

0121 453 5211