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Since 1987 our trusted team of experts have supported educators in schools.
Through our membership communities we work in partnership with leaders and teachers nationally to drive improvement and innovation within education.
Our insight and deep expertise enable us to tailor professional development and school improvement programmes, so together we can achieve effective, sustainable and student-centric outcomes.
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Offers inspiring and purposeful collaboration with other like-minded school leaders across primary, secondary, special and MAT schools as well as a range of discounted CPD and exclusive thought leadership.
Embedding Formative Assessment
Proven to positively impact GCSE outcomes, develop more engaged learners, help teacher wellbeing and retention, and create a greater sense of community – now with DfE subsidy.
Lead Practitioner
Nationally recognised status of excellent practice for teachers, support staff and leaders in any phase. Suitable for a cohort of staff, individuals or schools wanting to deliver their own training within their local network.
Student Leadership
Developed in partnership with our national network around excellent practice, nurture your young people to have an impact, through developing the skills and traits needed for success in and out of the classroom.
Leadership Delivery Partner Programmes
Want to create a culture of leadership and build capacity for continuous improvement? We offer delivery partner programmes with flexible modular training, ideal for schools and MATs looking to retain and develop high quality leaders at all levels. We provide everything you need to delivery your own leadership programmes your way, with a range of modules to select from.
Top picks for you
View all6 November 2024
SEND – The direction of travel
There is a crackle of ‘expectation’ or ‘frustration’ around where this government will take SEND provision in England, following increasing media reports of children who are unable to find placements in schools they want to go to, funding for the level of support they require, or schools who ‘do not meet the needs’ of specific children.
30 October 2024
Making the Case for Effective Headteacher Preparation: SSAT’s Head Cases Programme
Contemplating headship? Concerned that the NPQH, for all its benefits, hasn’t quite given you the experiences that you know you will face in taking up the role? Considering how you might bridge the experiential gap between being a deputy and being the person with their name on the signage? If so, you are crucial to the future of the education system. This post is for you.
25 October 2024
Evidence based reflection of practice
My passion for teaching and learning was re-inspired firstly by TEEP, an evidence-informed teaching and learning framework and training programme. This helped me improve the quality of teaching and student focused learning within my own practice.
23 October 2024
The chaos of leadership: what happens when the storm comes
As school leaders we like to think we are in control; a safe hand at the tiller steering the ship, a wise farmer tending to our crops. All the metaphors for school leadership persuade us that there is order; patterns to follow and interpret.
Upcoming events
View allThursday 14 November 2024
Implementing Effective Change series
Tuesday 19 November 2024
Senior Leader Inspirations: Creating a culture of belonging and staff development
Thursday 21 November 2024
Aspiring Lead Practitioners
Tuesday 26 November 2024
Embedding Formative Assessment Briefing
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