School Improvement Service

The Westbury Centre

Formerly the Westbury Infant School built in 1904, the building reopened as a teacher's centre in 1971 and is now home to the School Improvement Service.

The School Improvement Service works in partnership with schools offering support and guidance. It also works with other council departments and institutions to improve opportunities for learning for people of all ages in the borough.

The Professional Development Centre is located on Level 3 and is a major training venue for teachers and employees within the council. The Centre has 7 training rooms, which are equipped with up to date presentation technology.

The training programme for teachers is steered by Workforce Development and Governor Support and Governor Training.

Course applications and room bookings are administered by Mary Looney and Governor Training by Lesley Briden.

Facilities

Conference rooms

ICT training centre

Parking

The Centre has car parking facilities in its own grounds.

Refreshments

Light refreshments are available from the canteen on Level 5.

Smoke-free law and the council's no smoking policy

The Westbury Centre and Annexe are council buildings and comply with the smoke-free law. In addition to this and in line with council policy, smoking is not permitted in the buildings' entrances and exits or in any area within their grounds.

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