Observation for Improvement

 

Reflecting recent trends affecting the education sector, this highly successful one-day training event is essential for experienced observers to update, refresh and extend observation skills and expertise. The event aims for 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 Framework for School Inspection rightly places an increased emphasis on the importance of lesson observations for driving improvements in the pupil journey.

 

Content Covered Includes:

 

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 and explore the use of successful coaching methodologies in feedback to ensure the right messages are being received  

 

Develop practical strategies that engage teachers in constructive and professional dialogue towards real improvements in outcomes for pupils  

 

Develop strategies to promote a positive culture of observation for improvement in learning  

 

 

For further information contact Nicola Bacon

tel: 0115 911 1113 or e-mail: nbacon@collegeleadership.co.uk

In-School Training Packages

 

Observation for Improvement

One day in-school training programme

 

Destination Excellence in Teaching and Learning in Secondary Schools

A consultancy and training package to support processes to improve teaching and learning

 

Being Inspection Ready - Teachers in Secondary Schools

Half-day session delivered twice in one day

 

Reflective Teachers Lead to More Effective Learning

Half-day event delivered twice in one day

 

Making the Most of Tutorial Time: Towards Positive Behaviour Change

Half-day event delivered twice in one day

 

Reaching Excellence in Teaching and Learning in Secondary Schools

Half-day event delivered twice in one day

 

Practical Stretch and Challenge

One day in-school training programme

 

Helping Pupils Help Themselves - ensuring learning is 'personalised'

One day in-school training programme is suitable for teachers, tutors, teaching assistants and pastoral support workers

 

Tackling Underachievement

One day in-school training programme suitable for observers, leaders and managers

 

Emotional resilience for your learners

One day in-school training programme ideal for staff who want to develop pupils' ability to succeed.

 

Emotional resilience that builds teams

One day in-school training programme

 

Understanding anger for parents

One day in-school training programme

 

Behaviour and Emotions

One day in-school training programme

 

Being Inspection Ready - Managers in Secondary Schools

Half-day event delivered twice in one day suitable for Managers and Heads of Department

 

Developing Critical Observation Skills

One day in-school training programme suitable for observers, leaders and managers

 


 

Consultancy Services

 

A Consultancy Package for Leadership & Management

Consultancy Support

 

External Lesson Observation Services

Consultancy Support

 

Teaching and Learning “Change Agent” Support

Consultancy Support

 


 

Additional Resources

 

Reaching Excellence in Teaching and Learning

Online Training Package for Teachers

 

Surveys and Solutions

 

Demonstrating what Outstanding and Good learning looks like

DVDs and accompanying planning and learning materials