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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 all28 March 2025
Attention needed: What is happening with behaviour in inspection reports?
This morning, I asked an AI tool ‘what are the recent trends in pupil behaviour in English schools?’. The response that came back said this:
26 March 2025
Embedding formative assessment and IRIS – more than cake bribery!
As we hurtle towards the finish line of our two-year Embedding Formative Assessment (EFA) journey, it felt like a good time to step back and reflect upon what has been a truly transformational process in terms of how we effectively use formative assessment in our classrooms and the passionate and reflective staff and student conversations around teaching and learning happening regularly at Erdington Academy.
12 March 2025
Celebrating ‘Transforming’ practice in all 12 strands of the SSAT Framework for Exceptional Education
Congratulations to St Mark’s CE Academy in London, Salesian School in Surrey and Chorlton High School in Manchester, who have become the latest schools to be recognised for ‘transforming’ practice in all areas of the Framework for Exceptional Education.
3 March 2025
Empowering mentors and student teachers: Coaching, CPD and reflective practice in action
This blog demonstrates the value of coaching and reflection not only for student teachers but also for mentors. By fostering growth through structured CPD and collaborative practice, these initiatives highlight how empowering educators at all levels can create lasting improvement in teaching and learning.
Upcoming events
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Aspiring Lead Practitioners
Thursday 1 May 2025
Head Cases: Exploring Complex Headteacher Challenges
Wednesday 14 May 2025
Readiness for Inspection: Insights for school leaders
Thursday 15 May 2025
Embedding Formative Assessment Briefing
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