Critical Friend Support for Senior and Middle Managers

 

Overview

 

A senior consultant will undertake a detailed review and analysis of the impact of key strategies and continuous improvement processes. Critical friend support can provide an honest external assessment of the effectiveness of key systems and functions, including: 

 

Self-assessment and improvement planning 

Behavioural management 

Use of the pupil ‘voice’ 

14 -19 curriculum development and delivery 

Support services 

Promotion of equality and diversity 

Response to ECM outcomes 

Effectiveness of safeguarding arrangements 

Value for money and impact measurement 

Pre and post-inspection support 

Lesson observation process and its link with improvement planning. 

 

 

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