Agenda item

To receive an update on partnership work at City of London School for Girls and City of London School.

The Board viewed a presentation delivered by the Director of Partnerships at City Schools (City of London School, and City of London School for Girls including City Junior School) that included the following details of partnership work during 2024, noting also that some partnership information is available on the websites of the schools:

•       4140 hours of partnership enrichment was generated for partner students

•       State partner school pupils were beneficiaries of 60% of that provision

•       Staff at CLS and CLSG dedicated 256 hours to partnership projects and events (equivalent to approximately 48 full teaching days)

•       New Science opportunities for pupils were launched (Maire Fondazione partnership, CitySPARC, Primary Masterclasses)

•       New careers and work experience opportunities were made available

•       There is a continuing focus on climate and sustainability

•       A dynamic inspiring conference on Re-Imagining Our Future took place

•       Primary Summer School sessions took place

•       Events held included sessions on poetry, oracy, music, debating, mentoring, leadership skills, a Dragon’s Den Sustainability Challenge, and sixth form readiness

•       Conference themes included Theology, Divestment Conference at Schroders, and InterClimate Conference (Mock COP)