NEU
To support our focus on staff welfare and strong, informed leadership, Mrs Peers attended the NEU Leadership training, ensuring our school stays up to date with best practice in HR, well-being and workforce development.
Local Schools Network
We value our strong partnerships with the other local schools in our cluster. By meeting every half term, we share priorities, offer mutual support, and strengthen our collaborative network for the benefit of all our pupils.
Cumberland Family Hub
We are proud to work closely with Cumberland’s Family Hubs, strengthening the support available to our children and families. Through regular partnership meetings, shared priorities and joined‑up services, we ensure our community benefits from accessible, high‑quality support. Mrs Peers also attended a meeting in February about the Families First Partnership Programme, further supporting our commitment to collaboration and early‑help initiatives.
West Coast Child Poverty Forum
Mrs Peers is a member of the West Coast Child Poverty Forum, a partnership group that brings together schools, local authorities, charities, health services and community organisations to understand and tackle the causes and impact of child poverty across West Cumbria. The forum uses local data, research and lived experiences to shape better support for families, improve wellbeing, and influence local policy. Through her involvement, Mrs Peers contributes to discussions that help ensure the needs of children and families in our community are represented and acted upon.
WELL (Western Excellence in Learning and Leadership) is a partnership we are proud to be part of. Through evidence‑informed practice, high‑quality professional development and a strong focus on wellbeing, WELL supports schools across West Cumbria to improve outcomes for all children, particularly those facing disadvantage. Being part of WELL enables us to work collaboratively with other schools and partners to strengthen teaching, leadership and support for our pupils.
Cumbrian Award
The WELL Cumbrian Award recognises schools’ commitment to evidence‑informed practice, collaboration and continuous improvement. Through engagement with high‑quality professional development and partnership working, the award celebrates the impact of WELL’s work across teaching, leadership and wellbeing. Achieving the WELL Cumbrian Award reflects our ongoing commitment to improving outcomes for all pupils, particularly those facing disadvantage.
Implementing WELL
The team behind the EEF’s ‘School’s Guide to Implementation’ are partnering with WELL to develop a range of cutting-edge tools, training materials and activities that can build deeper expertise on effective implementation. The project will get ‘hands on’ in supporting leadership teams to implement evidence informed approaches in line with their vision for improvement. The aim is to make powerful changes in practice that lead to sustained improvements in pupil outcomes, including those facing disadvantage, in schools and across Trusts. We are delighted at Arlecdon to be part of this project.
The Great Teaching Toolkit (GTT) is a professional development programme focused on improving the quality and consistency of classroom practice through evidence‑informed teaching. Funded by WELL for three years, the programme has supported our staff to deepen their understanding of what makes great teaching, using structured coaching, shared language and practical strategies. Its impact can be seen in more consistent teaching approaches across the school, increased professional confidence, and improved outcomes for pupils—particularly those facing disadvantage.
Tiff Harris
We were delighted to attend recent WELL‑facilitated training sessions led by Tiff Harris (ASCL), which focused on the IDSR framework and the implications of the White Paper. These sessions strengthened our understanding of national priorities and support our ongoing
commitment to high‑quality leadership, teaching and improved outcomes for all pupils.Disadvantage Project with Marc Rowland
The Disadvantage Project, delivered through WELL in partnership with Marc Rowland, has strengthened our strategic approach to narrowing gaps for disadvantaged pupils. The project has supported leaders to better understand the complex barriers faced by children experiencing disadvantage and to develop targeted, evidence‑informed responses. Its impact can be seen in sharper provision, more purposeful use of funding and a stronger focus on inclusion, belonging and positive outcomes for all pupils.
Safeguarding Conference
Mrs Peers attended the Making Sense of Safeguarding Conference, led by Kym Allan. The conference provided valuable updates and practical insights into current safeguarding issues, best practice and emerging risks facing children and families. Attendance reflects the school’s continued commitment to keeping safeguarding at the heart of everything we do and ensuring staff remain well informed, vigilant and confident in protecting the welfare of all pupils.
School Food Working Group
We are pleased to share that Mrs Peers is a member of the Cumberland School Food Working Group, working alongside school leaders, local authority colleagues and partner organisations to support and strengthen school food provision across the county.
Through this role, Mrs Peers contributes to county‑wide discussions around healthy eating, food culture, pupil wellbeing and equality of access to nutritious meals. This involvement helps ensure our school stays well informed about best practice and emerging initiatives, while also allowing us to share our own experiences and successes.
Being part of this group reflects our commitment to promoting healthy lifestyles and ensuring food and nutrition play a positive role in supporting children’s learning, wellbeing and long‑term health.
PHA Executive
Mrs Peers is a member of the Cumbria Primary Headteachers’ Association (PHA) Executive. This role enables her to represent the school at a county level, working collaboratively with other headteachers to influence decision‑making, share best practice and support strong outcomes for children across Cumbria.
