Derby Teaching Schools Alliance

We continue to grow and are now working with over 120 schools in Derby, Derbyshire and other areas. Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire STEM Science Learning Partnership (SLP) is also a part of our offer. We really are "by schools - for schools" and DTSA is a not-for-profit charitable incorporated organisation with any annual surplus reinvested to keep... prices low and offer great value for money. We continue to receive excellent feedback on the impact of our courses, network meetings, school-based support and our School Direct Initial Teacher Education (ITTE previously ITT) programme. We welcome engagement from all types of school - all we ask is that you aspire to our values and vision: 1. An ethical basis and shared sense of moral purpose 2. A working culture rooted in trust, mutual respect, reciprocity, consistency and a regard for the dignity of every individual 3. School leaders that are committed to improvement through open, honest and cooperative relationships 4. A focus on improving outcomes through learning and learning how to learn 5. Reflective practitioners who encourage and support colleagues in their own and other schools through shared problem solving and joint working 6. A common language in which everyone can participate and contribute 7. A collective responsibility for leading, coordinating and delivering sustainable improvements in an inclusive and non-hierarchical approach 8. Efficient and effective use of collective resources to raise standards 9. A shared accountability for improving performance across all partner schools while sustaining existing levels of achievement 10. Collaboration that makes a real difference and has a positive impact on the lives and life chances of children and young people Registered Charity Number 1172828Read More