The North West Partnership
In 2000 the partnership was awarded a grant to work on a two-year project aimed at providing access for Ashton on Mersey pupils to high quality residential learning support while Witherslack Hall staff and pupils would benefit from Ashton on Mersey’s expertise in Sport.
- Organisation Name:
- Ashton on Mersey School
- Region:
- North West
- Topic:
- Whole-school issues
- Type of Organisation:
- Secondary school
Brief description of the project
Although not yet complete, the project so far has been very successful. Ashton on Mersey staff have benefited from behaviour management training at Witherslack Hall. Senior Ashton on Mersey pupils have worked with Witherslack Hall staff on anti-bullying. These pupils are now Friends Against Bullying, offering support to vulnerable Year 7 and 8 pupils. Joint outdoor pursuit activities and competitive opportunities in football have increased social inclusion for Witherslack Hall pupils. They have also benefited from the introduction of GCSE Physical Education, and participation in the full range of sports, following staff training by Ashton on Mersey. Staff visits to share training and school improvement strategies have become a feature of life at the two schools as part of a self-supporting mechanism.Tarun Kapur, Headteacher at Ashton on Mersey and project co-ordinator,
says:
"The involvement of coaches, development officers and staff at Manchester United Football Club has been invaluable in this initiative in helping to provide increased levels of motivation and aspirations. The Manchester United experience has been used as a 'carrot' for the boys at Witherslack to improve their behaviour and attitude in addition to improving their skill levels."
Contact
Mr Tarun Kapur - Telephone: 0161 973 1179