Category Archives: Learning Leader

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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Creating the conditions for CPD to flourish

Posted on June 26, 2017 by

In schools and colleges there are many real and complex challenges in offering CPD opportunities that both motivate staff to get involved and meet their varied needs and preferences. In my freelance consultancy and training role, here are some of … Continue reading →

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The challenges of sustaining joined-up CPD

Posted on March 16, 2017 by

In the FE sector I see many challenges in creating sustainable, joined-up CPDL cycles and here is a link to a blog on this topic, covering some of the common pitfalls and ways around them. http://blog.optimus-education.com/challenges-sustaining-joined-cpd

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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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How can Heads of Faculty/Area in Further Education focus on teaching and learning?

Posted on November 24, 2016 by

In my FE training and consultancy work, I have met many Heads of Faculty/Area recently and had some interesting conversations about their role and their challenges in focusing on teaching and learning. This role in colleges tends to involve a … Continue reading →

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What makes great teaching? – COBIS Annual Conference 2016

Posted on May 12, 2016 by

12th May 2016 Professor Rob Coe delivered a workshop to school leaders in May at the 35th Annual Conference of the Council for British International Schools. It has long been argued that ‘teacher quality’ is the single most important school … Continue reading →

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Supporting and Developing Middle Managers in the FE Sector

Posted on April 22, 2016 by

An evolving role The middle manager role in the FE sector seems to be expanding and altering in many colleges, as they become more and more connected to the quality improvement work around T&L and performance management of staff. In my … Continue reading →

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