Kingston
Kingston upon Thames is a small London borough, with 10 secondary schools and 34 primary phase schools. The borough has developed seven children's centres, six of which are located within primary schools and one of which has been organised as a centre of excellence. The three special schools in Kingston work alongside a highly developed network of specialist SEN provision within the borough's mainstram schools. The authority operates two pupil referal units for secondary aged pupils.
The borough has an active partnership with its schools and works in collaboration with its other key partners through a trust arrangement. Key partners within this arrangement are the Council, Kingston PCT, Kingston Hospital Trust. Kingston Police, local Voluntary Sector organisations and the local Connexions Service.
Director of Children's Services
Duncan Clark - Director of Learning and Children's Services
Head of School Improvement
Tina Herring - Head of Learning and School Effectiveness
Professional Development
Barbara Chevis - Inspector for School Effectiveness/Strategic Manager for Workforce Development
Brendon Hughes - Head of Professional Development Centre
Inspection advisory service
Inspection and Advisory Service
Guild Hall 2
Kingston-upon-Thames
KT1 1EU
Professional development centre
Continuing Professional Development
King Charles Centre
Hollyfield Road
KT5 9AL
Schools' vocational development service
Ann Cain - Head of Service
School Cottage
Hollyfield Road
Surbiton
KT5 9AL
Further information
Further information swlsep@rbksch.org