WELCOME TO THE SWALEDALE ALLIANCE
We are a collaborative alliance of 50 schools based across North Yorkshire. We work with a variety of education partners including Red Kite Teaching School Hub, Carmel Teacher Training Partnership, HLTA North and NCFE CACHE. We are based at Brompton-on-Swale CE Primary School, part of the Synergy Schools Federation, near Richmond in scenic Swaledale, North Yorkshire.
Please visit the Professional Development page for more information on CPD and training available to partner and non-partner schools.
For a list of the latest bookable events, please click on the document below:
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CPD & Event Diary - Autumn Term 2025
Please contact us directly if you require further details: info@swaledalealliance.org
Latest @SwaleAlliance
Swaledale Alliance @SwaleAlliance 23rd October 2025
Our office is now closed until Monday 3rd November. This half-term we have welcomed over 130 candidates into our training room and onto our Choices events. We would like to thank all of our partners and friends for their continued support. Wishing you all a lovely half-term break and we look forward to catching up with you in November!
Swaledale Alliance @SwaleAlliance 23rd October 2025
The National Year of Reading campaign has officially launched!
Swaledale Alliance @SwaleAlliance 21st October 2025
Teaching Assistant Development Workshop This course is aimed at both TAs who are new to the role and more experienced members of staff who would like to revise their skills. Book today - free to all members of the Swaledale Alliance!
Swaledale Alliance @SwaleAlliance 21st October 2025
HLTA - Applications Open for January 2026 uptake. https://www.swaledalealliance.org/professional-development/higher-level-teacher-assistant-hlta-programme/
Swaledale Alliance @SwaleAlliance 21st October 2025
How to keep children safe this Halloween Here are the top tips from Child Accident Prevention Trust for a safe Halloween that you can remember for all the right reasons.
Swaledale Alliance @SwaleAlliance 20th October 2025
Interested in a Career in Education? Education is one of the most rewarding career sectors you can join. Every role in a school — whether in the classroom, behind the scenes, or in leadership — helps shape young lives and strengthens communities. Find out more......... https://www.swaledalealliance.org/careers-in-education/
Swaledale Alliance @SwaleAlliance 20th October 2025
Teacher Training applications for 2026 are now open! To find out more visit: https://www.swaledalealliance.org/careers-in-schools1/initial-teacher-training/ Carmel Teacher Training Partnership Red Kite Teacher Training
Swaledale Alliance @SwaleAlliance 13th October 2025
The Swaledale Alliance works with CTTP and other training partners, providing opportunities to Train Local & Teach Local..... Visit our website to find out more about how to become a teacher: https://www.swaledalealliance.org/careers-in-schools1/how-to-become-a-teacher/
Swaledale Alliance @SwaleAlliance 9th October 2025
Teacher Training applications for 2026 are now open! To find out more visit: https://www.swaledalealliance.org/careers-in-schools1/initial-teacher-training/
