Headteacher Performance Management
A realistic but strategically challenging approach to performance management.
Read MoreThis service includes all preparation, review of previous targets and success, advice to the governing board and the setting of targets for the coming academic year. Proformas for review of Teachers and Headteachers Standards can be provided as can proformas to record the process. The process is supportive but rigorous and focuses on outcomes for children, the wellbeing of the headteacher and staff and the sustainability of improvements. We can, or course, be flexible in the delivery to meet the needs of the governing board and headteacher.
The Quality of Education Review
Is your curriculum and pedagogy effective enough?
Read MoreA ‘Quality of education’ review enables you to consider the impact of the curriculum on the children. There are a number of elements to this service. A review of the self-evaluation and development planning would be the starting point. Discussions with leaders at all levels, teachers and children enables us to get to the bottom of the learning taking place. Scrutiny of curriculum and assessment documentation also contributes to the process as does visits to lessons and scrutiny of books.
Curriculum Evaluation and Development
A detailed and thorough review leading to action planning
Read MoreDoes your curriculum do what you think it is doing? What is your curriculum rationale? What is the intent (content) and why? What is the context of the children and how do you take account of this to build your curriculum? How is the curriculum being implemented? What is the impact upon the children? Can you answer all these questions? If not, maybe a curriculum review would support the process and enable you to plan for future developments. Get in touch!
Early Years Review and Improvement
How ambitious and well sequenced is your approach for the youngest children?
Read MoreEarly years is the foundation of a child’s education. It has to be right. A review would look at practice, knowledge, improvements, paperwork and would also explore the quality of the curriculum in early years. Is learning sequential and are knowledge and skills accumulated well? What do staff know about the development of memory and what is the significance of play? This service would leave you with a written report and recommendations to enable you to further improve early years.
CEO performance management
For wide reaching and long-term improvements.
Read MoreThis service includes preparation, discussion with the trustee board, review of targets and setting of new targets. Proformas can be provided to support the process if the trustees require them and advice will be given every step of the way.
Middle Leadership Development
Embed excellent leadership qualities for long term impact.
Read MoreMiddle leadership is an essential part of school improvement and QED ensure the middle layer of leaders within a school are capable of leading school improvement. They will work shoulder to shoulder with senior leaders and will provide advice and support to staff and to leadership. Middle leaders can require mentoring and coaching and this can be built in to any package.
Leadership Support and Development
Become an influential and effective leader.
Read MoreLeadership can be daunting. We offer support and challenge to ensure you are enabled to be the best leader you can be. Support can involve coaching and mentoring and QED will be available to offer advice by email and telephone to ensure you have a point of contact at all times. Our focus is enabling leaders to recognize and nurture talent, to be positive and optimistic and to lead with authenticity and integrity.
Subject Leader Development
Quickly improve the impact of subject leaders.
Read MoreSubject leaders are at the heart of all curriculum delivery in school. The main questions for subject leaders are; can leaders articulate their curriculum rationale, are they clear about the intent of their particular subject and can they identify what is being taught when and why? Do they know how the curriculum is implemented and why? Do they know enough about the impact of the curriculum on children and do their action plans reflect ongoing development? For some subject leaders, this is a fairly new responsibility and they can require training, support and development activities.
Website Compliance Checks
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Does your website meet government standards? School websites must comply with government guidelines regarding their web content. Let us undertake a comprehensive analysis and provide you with a report to ensure you are in line with government requirements. £75 flat fee. Take me there!
Training – Full Day, Half Day, Twilight, Staff Meeting
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We can offer you bespoke training for individual or groups of schools. Get in touch to discuss your requirements.
Online Training and Development
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2020 saw the development of our online school. Here you can find well priced courses to push forward your development on a variety of subjects from the wellbeing of you and your children to practical guides such as Building a Writer.
Curriculum Check
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A high-quality curriculum enables children to know more and remember more. This service will provide you with an impartial view of your curriculum and whether your curriculum meets the requirements of the national curriculum or is of equivalent quality, and whether it has the potential to meet the needs of your pupils. Take me there!
Supported Self Evaluation and School Development Plan
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This service will enable you to complete your self evaluation and/or school development plan. Working with a consultant for a minimum of one day, online, to complete an audit of your school practice against the Ofsted framework. From this you will identify what makes your school unique and what your next goals will be. The consultant will help you to write your evaluation succinctly and ensure there are clear milestones and success criteria. You will also have the opportunity to link this to potential CPD for your team.
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