The Big Six

Teaching Schools are outstanding schools that work with others to provide high-quality training and development to new and experienced school staff.  They are part of the government’s plan to give schools a central role in raising standards by developing a self-improving and sustainable school-led system.

There are 6 core areas (The Big 6) of responsibility for Teaching Schools.

1. School-led initial teacher training (ITT)
2. Continuing professional development (CPD)
3. Supporting other schools (StSS)
4. Identifying and developing leadership potential
5. Specialist leaders of education (SLE’s)
6. Research and development (R&D)

For further information on Teaching Schools visit our National Teaching schools page.