Primary Strategy: Learning Networks

The primary strategy is now beginning a programme to support networks of primary schools. The intention is that, by 2008, the majority of schools will have the opportunity to be part of an effective network that supports good teaching and improves pupil learning.

The link below provides an introduction to the networks, looking at their benefits and answering common questions. The criteria for successful networks are identified and the funding process is outlined.

It is the aim that networks will work together to raise standards in literacy and mathematics, and to increase the capacity of schools to deliver a rich, broad curriculum. The focus of networks will be on strengthening pupil learning and implementing effective CPD programmes.

Opportunities for staff should focus on improving teachers' classroom practice, enriching curriculum provision and raising the attainment of particular groups of pupils. It is expected that the network activity will lead to improvements in English and mathematics as measured by teacher assessment and National Curriculum tests.

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The following table identifies the schools involved in the various Networks, with the theme for the Network indicated in BLUE and the lead/hub school indicated in RED.

Network 1 Beaumont Primary Roke Primary The Hayes Primary Kenley Primary St Nicholas Beckmead School To improve communication skills through the creative arts.	Network 2 Broadmead Junior Applegarth Junior Beulah Infant Beulah Junior Ashburton Infant Ashburton Junior Raising standards through the creative arts.
Network 3 Chipstead Valley Primary Keston Primary Smitham Primary Woodcote Infant Woodcote Junior Byron Primary Coulsdon High School Woodcote High School Awaiting confirmation of focus	Network 4 Coulsdon C of E Primary Gresham Primary Greenvale Primary David Livingston Primary Orchard Way Primary Key aspects of learning across the curriculum
Network 5 Cypress Junior Cypress Infant Rockmount Primary Downsview Primary All Saints Infant All Saints Junior Raising standards in maths	Network 6 Davidson Primary Tunstall Nursery Crosfield Nursery Selhurst Early Years Centre Ecclesbourne Infant Heavers Farm Primary St Mark's Primary Speaking and Listening
Network 7 Gonville Primary Elmwood Infant Elmwood Junior Howard Primary Kingsley Primary West Thornton Primary Speaking and Listening	Network 8 Parish Church Junior Parish Church Infant Duppas Junior Waddon Infant Redgates School Inclusion - a learning village to develop expertise and a pool of knowledge, particularly in relation to numeracy
Network 9 Regina Coeli Primary Margaret Roper Primary St Aiden's Primary St Mary's Infant St Mary's Junior Good Shepherd Primary Developing the roles of subject leaders	Network 10 Ridgeway Primary Atwood Primary Purley Oaks Primary Woodside Infant Woodside Junior St Giles School Developing improved partnerships with parent
Network 11 Ryelands Primary Ecclesbourne Junior Oval Primary Norbury Manor Primary Tollgate Primary Speaking and Listening/Writing	Network 12 Selsdon Primary Courtwood Primary Forestdale Primary Gilbert Scott Infant Gilbert Scott Junior ICT to develop children's maths thinking
Network 13 St James the Great Thomas Becket Primary St Chad's Primary St Cyprian's Primary St Joseph's Infant St Joseph's Junior Embedding ICT into maths teaching	Network 14 Wattenden Junior Benson Primary Monks Orchard Primary St John's Primary Spring Park Primary Thinking skills with an emphasis on science and maths
Network 15 Winterbourne Junior Girls Winterbourne Infant Winterbourne Junior Boys Broadmead Infant Kensington Avenue Infant Kensington Avenue Junior Creative Curriculum	Network 16 Wolsey infant School Fairchildes Primary Rowdown Primary Castle Hill Primary Applegarth Infant Christ Church Primary Parental Partnerships