Eimhear McGarry

Leading a Primary Partnership

Rasharkin PS & St. Patrick’s PS, Rasharkin

The Shared Education partnership between Rasharkin Primary School and St. Patrick’s Primary has grown over the past 5 years. Having worked together previously, there has been a strong continual bond built up between pupils and staff but also among the local community.

Over the years more children throughout both schools have had the opportunity to participate in all things shared – Forest Schools, WAU, ICT, PE, local history, and art. St. Patrick’s and Rasharkin Primary’s aim is to deliver areas of the curriculum in a fun, stimulating and exciting way while allowing all children the opportunity to get involved, learn about other culutres and develop new friendships.

Eimhear is currently the Shared Education Coordinator and has had many years’ experience in this role. Eimhear is responsible for the planning, delivery, monitoring and evaluation of Shared Education.

Key Learning

When considering ways to develop your Shared Education Partnership

  • Recognise the importance of joint planning and evaluation in order to develop Shared Education Programmes

  • Share experience and look for collaborative opportunities to build capacity

  • Consider how best you can meet the needs of the parents and the wider community within your Partnership

Questions to consider when developing a Shared Education Partnership

  1. Is their time dedicated to joint planning and evaluation within your partnership?

  2. What areas of the Curriculum are you exploring within Shared Education? Can these be expanded?

  3. Is there feedback sought from Teachers, Pupils and Parents to improve your programmes?

  4. Has your Partnership considered the alignment of staff development days in order to work collaboratively on a shared area of need?

Supporting Materials

1. A Pupil Pathway: A Resource for Teachers to Support Shared Education

2. Developing Shared Education: A Framework for School Partnerships

3. Joint Practice Development: A Menu for Schools, Partnerships & Clusters

A_Pupil_Pathway_Shared_Education.pdf
ETi_Self-Evaluation_Framework.pdf
Joint Practice Development Menu.pdf

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