TWO visitors from Moscow State Pedagogical University - the foremost teacher training institution in Russia - visited The Queen Katherine School's Centre for Leadership and Learning in Kendal.

Professor Alexey Semenov, Rector, and Dr Elena Bulin-Sokolova visited attended a briefing on the School Direct Teacher Training Programme and took part in discussions with staff and students. On Tuesday they learnt about the secondary teacher training programme and visited Heron Hill Primary School, Kendal, to learn about a school’s experience of the School Direct Programme.

Prof Semenov is a senior and respected academic in Russia with a huge international reputation. He is determined to reform and improve teacher education in Russia and is interested in the School Direct approach.