Achieving more together
The South Lakes Federation is a high performing partnership of secondary schools, Kendal College and the University of Cumbria. Through working together and by pooling our collective expertise and resources we are better able to meet the individual needs of all young people across the area.
We have a strong tradition of providing an excellent educational experience in each school, committed to the highest standards and the development of individual skills and talents. The outstanding quality of education, the opportunities for young people and the commitment to teacher education across the partnership has led to the South Lakes Federation becoming one of the most highly regarded federations in the country.
Our intention is that…
By working together we will enhance the educational experience of young people in the South Lakes and increase their achievements.
Our aims are…
- To improve the experience and outcomes of all learners in South Lakes schools and the college
- To improve the experience and effectiveness of all staff leading and supporting learning
- To build a climate of trust and cooperation within which the quality of education can be enhanced
A word from Steven Henneberry, our Chair
The South Lakes Federation exists for a clear purpose: to enhance the educational experience of young people across the South Lakes and raise their achievement by working together.
Our schools, college and partners are all different – in size, character and context – but we are united by a shared belief that every learner deserves the very best that we can offer. When we collaborate openly, share practice honestly, and learn from one another, we lift outcomes across the board.
Our collective aims guide everything we do. We achieve these by rolling up our sleeves and working side by side – through subject networks, peer reviews, leadership groups, professional development, and the mutual support that comes when schools choose partnership. We invest in evidence-informed practice, but we also value the lived expertise of teachers and leaders doing the work every day.
As Chair, I am proud to serve a Federation rooted in integrity, collaboration and ambition. Together, we can do more, we can go further, and we can ensure that every student in the South Lakes benefits from the strength of the whole.
