Primary In-School Support
As a result of feedback we have received from schools, we have adapted and updated our primary in-school support for 2023-24 to provide even more cost-effective, focused support.
Our Primary Team has an excellent track record in helping schools to improve the quality of teaching and learning and the overall quality of education in primary settings.
The packages below are available exclusively to our member schools and focus on supporting them to deliver their school improvement priorities by the continued development of staff at all levels to ensure excellence in our schools.
Each package has a specific focus but the content and delivery schedule will be agreed in advance to meet the needs of each individual school. Schools can add additional delivery time to a package subject to agreement on price. Our current packages include:
Subject Leader Development
This package can be used to develop new and/or existing subject leaders. It offers an opportunity to deepen subject knowledge and develop strategic leadership to drive forward improvements.
Typical activities will include:
- Working with a subject leader to evaluate and review curriculum provision.
- Carrying out joint monitoring activities including lesson observations, work scrutinies and pupil interviews in order to upskill the subject leader.
- Curriculum development and planning support.
- Support with using achievement and progress data effectively, carrying out gaps analysis and planning next steps and interventions for all pupil groups.
- Developing and extending a leader’s subject knowledge of pupil expectations across all phases.
Teacher Development
This package can be used to develop teaching and pedagogy in the classroom. It will support teachers to deliver effective teaching, learning and assessment.
Typical activities will include:
- Working alongside a teacher (or group of teachers) to develop subject knowledge and pedagogy.
- Support with planning.
- Modelling and demonstrating in class.
- In class observations, feedback and development points.
- Using formative and summative assessment to improve teaching and learning outcomes.
Support Staff Development
This package can be used to develop support staff to enhance teaching and learning in the classroom. It will help improve their subject knowledge and confidence when working with groups of pupils.
Typical activities will include:
- Training and support in teaching
- high quality phonics sessions
- the three aims of the NC Mathematics Curriculum; Fluency, Reasoning and Problem Solving
- reading and understanding and using grammar in context.
- Supporting differentiation in the curriculum.
- Exploring pitch and age related expectations.
Lesson Study
This package aims to improve quality first teaching and it will impact on outcomes in the classroom.
Typical activities will include:
- Working with a teacher (or group of teachers) to improve a chosen element of practice.
- Observing each other teach, facilitating feedback, and next step development.
- Working with a teacher (or group of teachers) in classroom to develop practice based on feedback, supporting reflection and providing modelling and/or team teaching.
- Observing each other teach, facilitating feedback, and reflection.
Moderation Package
This package can be used to secure understanding of the standards within English and mathematics.
It will support accurate teacher assessment and the development of next steps.
For an individual school or cluster of schools, typical activities will include:
- Expert support for school/cluster-based moderation exercises in statutory and non-statutory years.
- Exemplification and assessment materials for use in school.
- Support for ongoing professional dialogue within school / across schools.
- Next step guidance to inform subject leader and class teacher actions.
- Support to identify gaps in missed learning and support with the establishment of a revised Recovery Curriculum for September 2023.
- Deepen knowledge of national standards and ensure consistency and coherence.
Because of the bespoke nature of the packages, interested schools should contact us to discuss their requirements.
Please contact Alison Gawthrope at [email protected] for further details and enquiries.