Universities & Secondary Schools
All of our partnerships are bespoke to the individual university to ensure we offer students the level of support and training appropriate to the needs of the institution.
Secondary Schools
Perseid School works closely with local secondary schools The Ursuline, Kings College School Wimbledon and Wimbledon High School, providing opportunities for students and Perseid pupils to learn from one another.
During my time at WHS I chose to volunteer with Perseid School, working with children with different sensory needs. I always learnt something new – how best to communicate with the children, how the brilliant staff organised activities specific to each child, and how calm they were. I also learnt a lot about myself. It was such an enriching experience that I chose Perseid again the following year and for the last few years at university, I’ve continued to volunteer locally. I think it will always be an important part of my life.Wimbledon High School Alumni and Perseid School Volunteer
Universities
Perseid School has worked alongside Roehampton University and London Southbank University for a number of years, supporting students undergoing Initial Teacher Training to develop their understanding of special educational needs. Through a range of intensive courses, placements, mentoring and tutoring provided by the Senior Leadership Team and school and class-based mentors, Perseid School provides opportunities to see the school in action.
Roehampton University
- Initial Teacher Training
- Perseid School is a member of Roehampton Partnership Board.
- NaSENCO programme delivered jointly with MSTA/Roehampton University
- Safeguarding training for Year 1 BA Education Practice course
LSBU
- Initial Teacher Training.
- Delivering Initial Teacher Training in partnership with MSTA
- Delivering the SEN module on the PGCE course
- Safeguarding training for PGCE course
- Hosting visits and training sessions and offering placements to students
- Member of the LSBU Partner Advisory Board.
- Delivering presentations at the University focusing on a career in special educational needs and answering any questions related to the field.
“The visit had quite an impact (very positive) on the students - more than I expected.” Gianna Knowles, Associate Professor, LSBU following a series of visits and presentations from Perseid.
“The local network has been invaluable to me and enabled me to make important local contacts in my early days as a SENCO in Merton” MSTA/Roehampton SENCO course participant.
"That was the best talk on working with children with SEND that I have ever had" Roehampton Student following presentation from Perseid School.