Jo Haworth-King

Partnership Development Manager, Altus Education Partnership

Jo previously worked for Rochdale Borough Council for 17 years where she undertook a variety of roles and responsibilities, including raising of the participation age agenda and careers education, information, advice & guidance. Jo then became the Inclusion Lead Officer within school improvement, responsible for several teams, working with primary and secondary heads on a myriad of inclusion projects. She also led the work to develop Alternative Provision across the Borough. Now with Altus Education Partnership as their Partnership Development Manager, Jo leads and manages Children’s University, REACH (Rochdale Enrichment Activity Hub) platform and Altus Community Food Hub. Jo is proactive and attends a number of Boroughwide networks and forums, working with a wide range of partners. Jo is a Trustee at Rochdale AFC Community Trust, Dale Futures and Rochdale Training. She also loves the theatre and is part of an amateur dramatics society.

School Improvement

1 Breakout sessions: Series one

Enrichment in practice: Curriculum and community approaches

This case study session explores two approaches to enrichment, and the role trusts can play in widening participation and opportunity. Leaders from Ormiston Academies Trust will share how a trust-wide commitment to guaranteed enrichment and a timetabled programme have helped improve engagement and attendance. Leaders from Altus Education Partnership will discuss how the Children's University, REACH, alumni networks, employer partnerships and community programmes are helping connect young people to experiences, aspirations and opportunities beyond the school gate. We will explore how these models were designed and implemented, the impact achieved, and the lessons learned for trusts looking to strengthen their own enrichment offer. Ideal for CEOs, directors of education and those responsible for personal development.