Our Partners

ARK

ARK is an international charity whose purpose is to transform children's lives. ARK Schools was created in 2004 to help break the cycle of underachievement in UK inner city schools by opening city academies. ARK schools have the highest expectations for achievement and behaviour which is instilled through pastoral support, the small schools model and strong leadership. ARK will open at lest 12 inner city academy schools in the UK by 2012, transforming the opportunities of over 12,000 young people.

For more information about ARK, please visit www.arkonline.org

NCSL

The National College for School Leadership (NCSL) works to make a difference to children's lives through excellent school leadership - growing and supporting current and future school leaders so that they can have a positive impact within and beyond their schools.

The College provides learning and development opportunities and professional and practical support for school leaders at every stage in their career. Its purpose is to develop individuals and teams to lead and manage their own schools and work collaboratively with others.

For more information about the NCSL, please visit www.ncsl.org.uk

Teach First

Teach First's mission is to address educational disadvantage by transforming exceptional graduates into effective, inspirational teachers and leaders in all fields.

The registered charity delivers a two-year programme of teaching and leadership development aimed at raising the aspirations and achievements of students in challenging schools, whilst also developing the leadership capabilities of the graduates involved. Having completed their initial two years of teaching, graduates either continue in teaching or move into another sector. All of them remain committed to addressing educational disadvantage and continuing their progression as socially-responsible leaders through the Teach First Ambassador scheme.

Teach First is supported by the government, all major political parties, the head teachers' and teaching unions, and a host of high-profile corporate, public sector and charity organisations.

For more information about Teach First, please visit www.teachfirst.org.uk

Future Leaders

Future Leaders is an independent charity whose mission is to develop the next generation of headteachers for challenging urban schools. We aim to ensure that more schools in disadvantaged areas can offer their pupils a better future.

Future Leaders participants are recruited from within schools, businesses, non-profit organisations and education policy. Potential candidates must have Qualified Teacher Status, and previous leadership experience gained in a school, business or voluntary context.

After a year-long apprenticeship under a successful urban head, with innovative UK and US-based training, coaching and mentoring from education and business leaders, Future Leaders participants should gain a senior leadership role after 12 months and be working towards headship within four years.

For more information about Future Leaders, please visit www.future-leaders.org.uk