About Us


 
Who we are?

The Red Rose Alliance was formed in April 2016, creating a central Lancashire based alliance consisting of 6 secondary schools - all passionate about training tomorrow's teachers. This is a unique model created to enhance capacity in order to maximise school improvement outcomes. Bishop Rawstorne Church of England Academy is the lead school and our partner schools within the Alliance are Penwortham Girls’ High School, Parklands Academy, Brownedge St. Mary’s Catholic High School, Lostock Hall Academy, Balshaw's Church of England High School, and St. Michael's Church of England High School.

 

What is our vision?

The Red Rose Alliance is committed to ensuring the highest standards of teaching, learning and assessment. We pledge to drive significant improvements in the quality of professional practice in all our associated schools. Through dynamic partnerships, the Alliance remains dedicated to supporting all schools through outstanding school-based teacher training and to driving forward changes that both raise standards and create the best possible outcomes for every child.

The Red Rose Alliance aims to play a fundamental role in developing a self-sustaining system where:

  • trainee teachers learn from the best teachers, supported by a culture of coaching and mentoring
  • professional development is school-based and classroom focused – teachers, support staff and leaders improve through exposure to excellent practice within and beyond their immediate school, through CPD, observation, mentoring, coaching, practice, reflection and sharing with peers
  • talent development and distributed leadership are the norm – staff demonstrating potential are encouraged to lead and are given structured and stretching opportunities to gain experience and develop
  • leaders have local knowledge and can identify where key resources and expertise lie

 

How do we collaborate with our partner schools?

As well as offering training and support, our Alliance will identify and co-ordinate expertise in partner schools, using the best leaders and teachers to:

  • lead the development of ITT through our PGCE school-based programme

  • lead and collaborate in peer-to-peer professional and leadership development (continuing professional development)

  • identify and develop leadership potential (succession planning and talent management)

  • work as a collegiate with other schools

  • engage in research and development activity

The main purpose of our alliance is to secure and promote high quality entrants to the profession, to facilitate high quality placements, and to offer a creative approach with a wide range of school experiences.