Ryders Hayes Training School was one of the first pilot National Teaching Schools in 2011 and has never looked back! Supporting, developing and challenging: ourselves as a team; leaders; teachers; teaching assistants, and non-teaching support staff, to grow and flourish using research-informed practice, is deeply embedded in our culture and school ethos. We thrive on our collaboration and partnerships with other schools; curriculum hubs; professional development partners and external experts, to bring the very best in teacher education to our area. We are proud to deliver the DfE’s golden thread here in Walsall as lead Primary Partner for Barr Beacon SCITT for Initial Teacher Training.