GLP provides a focused programme of professional learning, collaboration and practical support, shaped by the priorities and needs of member schools.
Professional learning and networks
Member schools have access to:
- SENCO and Inclusion Network meetings
- EYFS Network meetings
- Teaching Assistant Network meetings
- Attendance Network meetings
- Pastoral and Mental Health Network meetings
These networks bring colleagues together to engage with current evidence and guidance, share effective practice, learn from other schools and develop practical responses to common priorities.
Leadership development
The programme includes:
- A three-session Senior Leadership Programme
- A three-session Middle Leadership Programme
- Professional learning and briefings focused on inspection, improvement and educational change
- Direct engagement and support from the GLP Consultant Head
Targeted events and briefings
Planned activity includes:
- The KALE, GLP and Ifield Inclusion Breakfast Conference
- Disadvantaged, Equity and Closing Gaps Briefing
- Inspection Improvement Briefing
- Oracy, Language and Learning Briefing
- Additional events developed in response to emerging priorities and member-school needs
Partnership and practical support
Member schools also receive:
- A fortnightly newsletter sharing relevant information, guidance, resources and opportunities
- Opportunities to visit other schools and see effective practice in context
- Access to expertise from across the GLP network
- Connections with local services, charities, education partners and other organisations
- Free advertising of vacancies within member schools
- Access to discounted e-learning and other commissioned professional learning opportunities
Our Impact in 2025–2026
Engagement across the partnership remained strong:
- 95% of member schools participated in GLP activity.
- Average attendance increased to 6.6 colleagues per event, a 43% year-on-year increase.
- Participants gave GLP provision an average quality rating of 4.6 out of 5.
Feedback shows that colleagues particularly value the relevance of the programme, opportunities to learn from one another and access to expertise from across the partnership.
Participants said:
“Lots of good ideas that I can take back to school and try to implement.”
“Very collaborative, with schools sharing practice and offering to help one another.”
“Lots to think about and valuable time spent on a relevant topic.”
“It has been a really great series of sessions and has provided me with a learning experience like no other.”
