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.
- School-led initial teacher training (ITT)
- Continuing professional development (CPD)
- Supporting other schools (StSS)
- Identifying and developing leadership potential
- Specialist leaders of education (SLE’s)
- Research and development (R&D)
For further information on Teaching Schools visit our National Teaching schools page.