Category Archives: Culture for Learning

The Learning Leader in FE: Have we defined this role yet?

Posted on February 8, 2018 by

It is very encouraging to see some FE colleges introducing a new role called the learning leader, in an attempt to enhance the focus on T&L. Incorporating actual roles into college structures could be helpful in a range of ways: … Continue reading →

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Lesson observations – quality assurance or quality improvement?

Posted on March 20, 2017 by

http://blog.optimus-education.com/lesson-observations-quality-assurance-or-quality-improvement The blog on the link above includes some thoughts on the importance of gaining staff feedback on observation practices and seeing observation as a tool for professional learning and quality improvement as opposed to mere quality assurance.  

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The challenges of sustaining joined-up CPD

Posted on March 16, 2017 by

I am working with Optimus Education to deliver some workshops around creating sustainable, joined-up CPD cycles and here is a link to a blog on this topic, covering some of the common pitfalls and ways around them. Details of the … Continue reading →

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Training on creating a sustainable, joined up CPD cycle

Posted on February 25, 2017 by

I am working with Optimus Education to present several half day events to help schools and colleges develop sustainable, joined up CPD cycles. There will be plenty of practical approaches shared as well as chances to network with others from the … Continue reading →

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Classroom Practice Development – A different approach to CPD?

Posted on February 2, 2017 by

As a freelance trainer and coach in schools and colleges, I am often invited to deliver training on a staff development day. This can give staff access to research insights and expose them to different classroom approaches as well as … Continue reading →

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Making Supported Experiments happen: How can coaches and managers collaborate to develop and improve T&L?

Posted on December 23, 2016 by

Many schools and colleges use models such as Supported Experiments to encourage teachers to develop their practice and own their professional learning. I note that the institutions where these initiatives take hold and come to life often have a team … Continue reading →

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Why coaching and mentoring? Webinar with Joanne Miles and Emily Barrell

Posted on December 19, 2016 by

Here is the link to my webinar conversation about coaching and mentoring approaches with Emily Barrell from Realise Futures Learning and Development. We talk about the differences between coaching and mentoring, the skills involved and the challenges within an educational context. … Continue reading →

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