The PTI wish to celebrate schools that share our values; we believe long-term commitment to embedding The PTI philosophy into educational practice creates real impact. We want to recognise the courage and initiative of schools who empower inspirational teaching and subject specific pedagogy.
"We are delighted that Leeds West Academy has been recognised as the inaugural secondary school to be featured as a PTI Spotlight School. This reflects the academy's unwavering commitment to providing all students—regardless of their background or ability—with a challenging and enriching educational experience.
At the heart of Leeds West Academy’s vision is the belief that every child deserves to secure a successful future and that this will be achieved through the power of education. Our ethos resonates with the mission of the PTI, which aims to empower teachers and enhance educational outcomes across the board. The impact of our collaboration with the PTI is evident in the classroom. Students are experiencing a more enriched curriculum, which is tailored to meet the needs of learners and create joy.
Leeds West Academy’s active participation with the PTI provision is testament to the dedication of colleagues to enrich their own learning. Colleagues across all roles and career stages are deeply invested in the programmes and provision offered through the PTI and over the last seven years we have fully engaged with the breath of provision: online courses, New Teacher Subject Days, Department Development Programme, Subject and Leadership Residentials. We were honoured to receive the Bernice McCabe Award in 2022 for the mathematics provision at the academy and have been nominated and shortlisted multiple times following this in our MFL, Geography, and Design Technology Departments. In addition, two ECTs have previously been recipients of Martin Roberts prizes in recognition of their excellence linked to the New Teacher Programme, demonstrating the engagement and enjoyment colleagues gain from their active and willing participation.
The academy is strongly represented across various initiatives, with both leaders and teaching staff playing pivotal roles in the design and delivery of the programmes. This collaborative approach has helped shape and enrich the PTI’s offerings, ensuring that they are relevant and impactful for students and well as having a tangible effect in retaining high quality teachers in the academy: colleagues value and appreciate the investment in their enrichment and development."
Aimee Hanson, Vice Principal
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