External Projects & Partnerships

Staffordshire Research School

Staffordshire Research School

In his capacity as an Evidence Lead in Education for Staffordshire Research School, John Marsh has written a number of blogs on the topics of oracy and adaptive teaching. 

Beyond the ​‘Easier Worksheet’ - Unlocking Inclusion Through Universal Approaches

Implementing Oracy – Exploring the Why

Assessing the ​‘sea of talk’ – sink or swim?

Implementing Oral Communication – Context and Behaviours

Further to this, John leads twilight training session through the research school. These have included sessions such as:

- Every Voice Matters Implementing Oracy That Sticks

- Every Voice Matters Oracy for Disadvantaged and Multi-Lingual Learners

Voice 21 - Oracy Centre of Excellence

Voice 21

As an Oracy Centre of Excellence, we regularly open our doors to visitors, sharing our practice and showcasing the excellent work of our pupils and teachers. Further to this, we work closely with other supporting their development of oracy by sharing what we have learned along our journey. 

During our Voice 21 Open Morning, we hosted 30 delegates from schools across the midlands, sharing our practice, here is a snapshot of the feedback we received after the event.

Coventry Oracy Hub

Coventry Oracy Hub

Further to our position as an Oracy Centre of Excellence, we are also proud to currently part of the steering group helping to lead to Coventry Oracy Hub, coordinating and delivering oracy CPD and opportunities across the city. 

EEF Trial - Concept Cat

EEF Trial - Concept Cat

We are taking part in the EEF led, efficacy trial 'Concept Cat'. Concept Cat is a programme designed to help children develop early conceptual vocabulary – words like ​‘first’, ​‘wide’ and, ​‘empty’. These words are important for understanding concepts in the maths and science curriculums.

University of Warwick

University of Warwick

Through our partnership with the University of Warwick, we support the delivery of the PGCE Primary course by co-hosting sessions on oracy and safeguarding. Furthermore, we host trainees as part of their initial teacher training as well as experiential placements focusing on oracy and EAL. 

 Origin Maths Hubs

Origin Maths Hub

In partnership with Origin Maths Hub, we are committed to championing Teaching for Mastery as a powerful vehicle for equity across our diverse school community. United by a shared moral purpose, our work with the Hub focuses on evidence-informed classroom practice, rich mathematical talk and responsive teaching that enables every child—including disadvantaged and multilingual learners—to thrive and achieve in mathematics. Through ongoing reflection and collaboration with schools across the region, we continue to strengthen teaching and leadership so every pupil leaves Southfields with the mathematical confidence to broaden their future life chances.

Coventry & Central Warwickshire Teaching School Hub

Coventry & Central Warwickshire Teaching School Hub

Building on our commitment to developing the next generation of educators, we partner with Coventry & Central Warwickshire Teaching School Hub as our Appropriate Body and training provider for Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and their mentors. Together, we provide a structured, research-informed induction that combines expert regional training with dedicated in-school mentoring.

Jigsaw PSHE Flagship School

Jigsaw PSHE Flagship School

Following our recent Ofsted inspection—which judged Southfields to be Strong in all areas—we were invited to become a Jigsaw Flagship School, recognising how deeply the Jigsaw PSHE curriculum is embedded across our school life and ethos. Working alongside the Jigsaw Education Group, we open our doors to share strategies, host school visits and support other schools in developing confident, consistent PSHE provision.