Our Structure

The partnership between the schools, colleges and the local authority is led by the Executive Board of Bolton Learning Alliance. Bolton Learning Alliance is an educational alliance which consists of Head Teacher representation from secondary schools in Bolton.  We share ideas, inform policy and practice, bring expertise, experience, and support schools to raise outcomes for our young people. We have a long-established history of working together effectively and our strength lies in our collaborative approach.  Together the Board shares strategic responsibility for the direction of the partnership.

Educational practitioners share best leadership and pedagogical practice through the forum of School Improvement Hubs to raise the attainment and progress of all students, at all levels and from all backgrounds. To find out more or view our structure click on the link to the left.

 

Meet Members of the Executive Board

Andrea O’Callaghan

Andrea O’Callaghan

Headteacher | Thornleigh Salesian College
Mike Sidebottom

Mike Sidebottom

Principal | Smithills School
Martin Knowles

Martin Knowles

Principal | Essa Academy
Samantha Gorse

Samantha Gorse

Headteacher | Turton School
Sally McFarlane

Sally McFarlane

Executive Headteacher | Woodbridge Trust
Geraldine Whitehead

Geraldine Whitehead

Assistant Director Inclusive Education and Learning

Associate Members

Tony Purcell

Tony Purcell

Executive Lead Bolton Learning Partnership

Members

As a partnership of twenty-eight member schools, colleges and Bolton Council, we share a commitment to all learners in Bolton. Together we share best teaching and learning practice, deepen skills and knowledge, and support the raising of attainment and progress of all students at all levels and from all backgrounds. Members have access to exciting opportunities to develop leadership, further develop pedagogy and share best practice in all aspects of school activity in Bolton.

Our Members Are:

Members have access to wide range of exciting opportunities to develop leadership; further develop pedagogy and develop and share best practice in all aspects of school activity.  We invite all members to Bolton Update Conferences, enable access to prepared briefing papers, and provide subsidised places at national events.  Discounts are also available a range of educational resources.  To find out more about the current opportunities available to members log in to the membership area of the website or email info@boltonlearningpartnership.org.uk