Holyport and Eton Joint Staff Activity

Holyport regularly host Eton staff completing their  postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE). The English, Economics, Politics, MFL and Classics departments of both schools share resources and meet regularly to discuss issues such as pedagogy, assessment and university preparation; all new Eton staff visit Holyport as part of their induction. There has also been joint LGBQT+ training as well as co-operation at an administrative level (e.g. devising protocols for school trips).

The increasing number of joint staff social activities (staff hockey, annual drinks party, winter guest night) is testimony to the sense of genuine partnership between the two schools. 

30+ members of staff at each school are regularly involved in partnership activities. 

Impact

One of the most valuable elements of the partnership for both schools has been the opportunity it provides to allow expertise at one institution to be shared with the other to the benefit of both.   

“I really appreciated the support I was given whilst doing teaching practice at Holyport” Eton teacher 

“The partnership between Holyport and Eton is genuine and tangible. Many students and staff many times per week are exchanging ideas and experiences and that’s what makes the relationship so special” - Teacher - i/c Eton Relationship 

 “I cannot tell you how useful it is to discuss language teaching with colleagues in the state sector” Eton MFL teacher