Dr Helen Wright meets Tom Arbuthnott, deputy head (partnerships) at Eton College. Tom explains Eton’s own extensive work through partnerships and outreach and highlights the school’s involvement with the state-funded London Academy of Excellence and Holyport College.
Helen and Tom also explore how school partnerships have evolved over time and the importance now of adopting a strategic vision and clear goals for partnership projects.
Among other things, Tom discusses managing costs and how to target partnerships so they have tangible outcomes for the young people who can benefit the most.