Date: Tuesday 6th November 2012
(One day seminar)
Event Code: CLC155
Venue: Central London
Who Should Attend
Back by popular demand! Reflecting the Common Inspection Framework and recent trends effecting the education sector, this highly successful one-day training event is a must for:
• experienced observers to update, refresh and extend observation skills and expertise
• quality and senior managers to improve the standardisation of lesson grading, and explore best practice to secure a culture of constructive dialogue that results in real improvements in teaching and learning.
Overview
The Common Inspection Framework rightly places increased emphasis on the importance of lesson observations in driving improvements to the learner journey.
This practical and interactive training event will provide opportunities to:
• examine best practice and common pitfalls in observing teaching and learning
• Reflect upon the success of your current procedures in improving teaching and learning
• raise awareness of what outstanding learning looks like and how it can be achieved
• improve and update observation skills
• strengthen judgements about learning and progress
• develop accuracy in grading learning explore the use of successful coaching methodologies in feedback to ensure the right messages are received
• develop practical strategies that engage teachers in constructive and professional dialogue towards real improvements in outcomes for learners
• develop strategies to promote a positive culture of observation for improvement in learning
The day will be interactive to encourage dialogue and development of skills.

Click here to download the event agenda.
For further information contact Lauren Gage
tel: 0115 911 1227 or e-mail: lgage@collegeleadership.co.uk
Speakers:
Deborah McVey
Head of Observe and Improve

Deborah has an impressive reputation across the learning and skills sector. Following significant experience in FE and private training Deborah has established herself as a highly regarded consultant and popular and influential trainer.
She has inspection and quality improvement experience in Colleges, Work Based Learning Providers, Adult and Community Learning, and Offender Learning Institutions. Known for her dynamic and engaging interpersonal skills and ‘down to earth’ approach, Deborah’s training sessions and presentations are much sought after. She has been an inspector with OFSTED since 2002.
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At College Leadership Services we constantly review our portfolio of events for the education sector and welcome the views of our delegates on past and future events.
If you have any feedback regarding future events please do not hesitate to contact our Events Manager, Lauren Gage at lgage@collegeleadership.co.uk