Headlines, PublicNet: 12 May, 1999
Bids to share in the Partnership Programme for Independent and State Schools were eight times greater than the budget can support. The Programme provides for children from state and independent schools to take part in a range of initiatives to raise education standards and build lasting links between their schools. Partnerships help youngsters to develop new skills that may not emerge from working alone. Staff also benefit from sharing experience and best practices. Projects typically provide for sixth form exchanges, joint outdoor education weekends, developing more able pupils and improving computer skills.
