Welcome to the website of the Kirkby Collaborative of Schools

Working together as a family of schools for the community of Kirkby

The Kirkby Collaborative consists of the twelve primary schools and two secondary schools located in Kirkby.

This website provides an insight into the work of the Collaborative, together with CPD opportunities open to Collaborative members, and opportunities open to all involved in education.

For any further information please contact Steve Dixon, Collaborative Development Manager steven.dixon@knowsley.gov.uk 01514778210 / 07711338410

Collaborative Training Venues

The Collaborative has four key training venues. All are fully accessible. There is a google maps link to  training locations on each calendar event.

Eastcroft Park Primary School – Hollinghurst Road, Tower Hill, Kirkby L33 1EB

At Eastcroft Park we have an air conditioned  conference space for up to 32 delegates. The themed learning space is created by children and staff at the school,  to provide a rich and  stimulating environment.

Park Brow Primary School – Broad Lane, Southdene, Kirkby, L32 6QH

Park Brow is the home of Kirkby Collaborative Governor training. There is excellent access and secure parking for evening events. The venue can provide a large conference facility or a room for smaller groups of delegates.

Suites Hotel – School Lane, Kirkby L34 9HA

The Suites Hotel provides conference spaces for 6 to 200 delegates, and is our venue for larger events. There is excellent parking and access from the M57.

Holiday Inn Express – School Lane, Kirkby L34 9HA

Holiday Inn Express is the venue for the monthly Kirkby Collaborative Headteachers meetings. It is also the venue for all our First Aid training. It can  provide training rooms for 6 to 24 delegates.

Online training 

We also offer a range of training online using Zoom or Microsoft Teams.

Collaborative Training Refreshments

Please notify the Collaborative of any dietary requirements before attending any event .

Tea and coffee is provided at all Collaborative training events.

Full day events have a lunch provided. At Eastcroft Park this is a Subway platter. At the Suites Hotel and Holiday Inn Express this is a sandwiches and chips or wedges lunch.

Please see the calendar tab for details of all meetings, training and events