CUMBRIA'S headteachers have attended a conference thanks to funds raised by players of the People’s Postcode Lottery.

Education charity, the PTI, have supported teacher training work, thanks to funds raised by players of People’s Postcode Lottery and awarded by Postcode Support Trust.

This support has enabled Headteacher from Appleby Primary School, Cumbria, David Spruce and Headteacher of St Mary's CE School, Brian Jones attended the PTI’s annual School Leadership Residential at Fanham’s Hall in Hertfordshire on the 2 and 3 of February.

The PTI School Leadership Residential is a opportunity for school leaders to discuss current challenges and opportunities in teaching.

Participants consider how they can enhance and improve their school’s standards and develop the quality of their teachers.

They develop long-term strategies to raise standards in their school and meet a diverse community of school leaders from around the country to share leadership strategies that focus on improving teaching and learning.

Headteacher from Appleby Primary School, David Spruce said: "The Primary Leadership Conference has provided an invaluable opportunity to reflect on developing our school and curriculum alongside headteacher colleagues from across the country, and to be inspired by some of the leading voices driving educational improvement and ethical leadership in the UK today."