Local Churches

We are very grateful for support from the local churches in some assemblies and Religious Education lessons.

Thomas Estley Learning Alliance (TELA)

We work closely with the National Teaching School – Thomas Estley Community College, and other schools within the Alliance to share good practice, participate in professional development opportunities and organise joint events for pupils, staff and governors.

TELA offers Primary School Direct Initial Teacher Training in partnership with the University of Leicester and Secondary School Direct training places in partnership with the University of Leicester, Loughborough University and the University of Warwick.

If you are interested in finding out more about the TELA School Direct Initial Teacher Training for Primary or Secondary, please register your interest in by emailing tela@thomasestley.org.uk or calling Jo Robotham on 01455 283263 ext. 222.

Local Primary Schools include:

• St Peters CofE Primary, Whetstone
• Cosby Primary
• Hallbrook Primary, Broughton Astley
• Old Mill Primary, Broughton Astley
• Orchard CofE Primary, Broughton Astley
• Blaby Stokes CofE Primary
• Kilby CofE Primary
• Arnesby Primary

Local Secondary Schools include

• Countesthorpe Leysland College
• Thomas Estley Community College

For a full list of participating schools or to find out more, please follow the TELA link.