We are a charity dedicated to developing meaningful, sustainable cross-sector partnerships between schools. As the emerging national voice for collaboration between state and independent schools, the S.P.A. supports the building of partnerships that improve outcomes, widen horizons, and unlock opportunities and experiences for all children, particularly those facing disadvantage.
Membership benefits
As a member of the School Partnerships Alliance (S.P.A.) you will have access to a wide range of benefits including expert led training, bespoke partnership advice and support, priority event booking, partner discounts, and, most importantly, access to an active community of supportive and innovative peers within the Partnerships sector and beyond.
What’s on
We hold a number of online and in-person events throughout the year with the aim of equipping you with the skills, mindset, and knowledge to enhance your partnership practice. See our Events page for a full programme.
CPD
Our CPD sessions are designed to help you develop your school partnership practice whatever stage you may be at – whether you are exploring the idea of getting started, or you want to enhance what you already have in place.
All sessions are led by Margaret Hunnaball, S.P.A. Director of Programmes & Research.
Webinars & Drop-Ins
Hosted by Margaret Hunnaball, our Director of Programmes & Research, each webinar covers a distinct theme and features experienced guest speakers. Past topics include sports partnerships, governance and language partnerships.
Drop-in sessions are an opportunity to talk to Margaret about anything partnership related.
Latest news
Discover what’s happening in the world of school partnerships, partnership events and sector developments.
Our CEO, Joe Spence, recently wrote for Prep School Magazine about the School Partnerships Alliance's purpose and vision. Pages 16-17.
In our June newsletter, we close the year by highlighting our Summer Forum in Eastbourne, showcasing our panels at the Festival of Education, discussing the creation of an Oxford Learning Partnership and thanking everyone who has worked with us in 2025/26.
Margaret Hunnaball, our Director of Programmes & Research, write for the ISC about the power of school sports partnerships. Drawing on both professional and personal interest, she discusses the potential for sports partnerships to change and save lives.
