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System Leaders 2017—2018

WELCOME

An Introduction from Blue Sky, Castle Phoenix, Inclusive, RSA Academies’, The Swan and President Kennedy Teaching School Alliances. This is the first System Leaders brochure that has been produced collaboratively between all of the Teaching Schools in Coventry. This year, we welcome Sherbourne Fields and Castlewood School who are a newly formed joint Teaching School – Inclusive Alliance, as well as President Kennedy Teaching Alliance. Together we see this joint approach with all of our strategic and associate partners, as a crucial contribution to the provision of school to school support for all Coventry schools. The Teaching Schools in Coventry are dedicated to ensuring that the School to School Support provides schools with a significant and extensive level of expertise. Our teaching schools have experience of supporting over 60 schools in the past few years. We strongly believe that the best way of school improvement is through school to school support. Our track record demonstrates that the support we can offer can turn a school around from an ‘Ofsted category’ to Outstanding. We have expertise at all levels of teachers, middle leaders and support staff and at National Leaders of Education (NLE) and Local Leaders of Education (LLEs) level. We can offer a variety of support and relationships that can be built on a formal and sometimes informal level through coaching, mentoring and one to one support. Please note SLEs, LLEs and NLEs are able to offer a flexible/ bespoke approach to school or networks for training provision. We believe that our partnership approach is part of Coventry’s strategy, along with the school improvement networks, to develop a self-sustaining, school-led, school to school improvement system to raise standards and ensure all Coventry children and young people receive the best education possible. This brochure provides a summary of the system leaders that are in place within Coventry and

support/development packages available to all schools and academies for 2017/2018, along with costings for the differing types of support. Our commitment is to:

Strengthen system leadership in the city to complement established networks

Provide a cost effective way of sharing and developing best practice to support school improvement across the city;

Support all schools in the continued drive to improve student outcomes;

Support Coventry’s priority to narrow the gap with particular focus on effective strategies to improve achievement of underperforming groups in the city;

Support all schools with their own personal and professional development priorities;

Promote outstanding practice through schools sharing their strengths and through benefiting from best practice regionally and nationally;

Focus on high quality teaching and learning and approaches for continued and sustained improvement of teaching, learning and student achievement;

Support schools’ self-evaluation processes and the application of the Ofsted framework

We look forward to working with you and your staff over the coming year.

Helen Quinn

Head of Blue Sky

Ann Dudgeon

Head of Castle

Phoenix

Yvonne

McCall

Head of Castle Wood, Inclusive

Alliance

Shivaun Duffy Moriarty

Head of Sherbourne Fields, Inclusive Alliance

Matthew

Purslow

Head of RSA

Alliance

Gemma

Earles

Head of Swan

Nicholas Mort

Head of President Kennedy TSA

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WELCOME

Blue Sky Teaching School Alliance Head of Teaching School: Helen Quinn Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Brays Lane Coventry CV2 4DW T: 024 7645 3314 F: 024 7643 1886 Email: [email protected] Website: www.blueskytsa.org

Castle Phoenix Teaching School Alliance Head of Teaching School: Ann Dudgeon Teaching School Project Manager: Carol Harris Caludon Castle School Axholme Road Wyken Coventry CV2 5BD Tel: 024 7644 4822 ext.107 Fax: 024 7663 6282 Email: [email protected] Website: www.castlephoenix.org.uk The Swan Teaching School Alliance Head of Teaching School: Gemma Earles Teaching School Project Manager & SCITT Manager: Victoria Hastie Sidney Stringer Academy 2, Primrose Hill Street Coventry CV1 5LY Tel:02476251756 Fax: 024 7655 0940 Email: [email protected] Website: www.swanalliance.org.uk

RSA Academies’ Teaching School Alliance Director of Teaching School: Matthew Purslow Whitley Academy Abbey Road Whitley, Coventry CV3 4BD Tel: 024 7630 2580 Ext. 223 Fax: 024 7663 9352 Email: [email protected] Website: www.rsaacademiesteachingschool.org.uk

Inclusive Alliance Email: [email protected] Website: www.inclusivealliance.co.uk Castle Wood Special School Head of Teaching School: Yvonne McCall Teaching School Project Manager: Rebekah Hayes Deedmore Road, Coventry CV2 1FN Tel: 024 76709060 Sherbourne Fields Special School Head of Teaching School: Shivaun Duffy Moriarty Teaching School Project Manager: Claire Antrobus Rowington Close Coundon, Coventry CV6 1PR Tel: 024 76591 501 Fax: 024 7655 0940 President Kennedy Teaching School Alliance Head of Teaching School: Nicholas Mort President Kennedy School Rookery Lane Coventry CV6 4GL Telephone: 02476 661416 Email: [email protected]

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INTRODUCTION

Level of Deployment/Professionals Deployed

Examples of nature of the work

Client School Pays

Commissioned School Receives

TSA Retains

COMPLEX WORK Head teacher/NLE/LLE/Head of School or equivalent

Complex HR or governance work Multifaceted work with other agencies Bespoke school improvement work Safeguarding work Statement of action writing Report for HMI/external parties

£550.00 £467.50 £82.50

TARGETTED OR TASK & FINISH WORK Head teacher / NLE/ LLE / SLT Member/ SLE / SBM

School Peer or Partnership review Targeted work – Task & Finish Delivering training to whole school groups Head teacher coaching and mentoring CPD delivery to large groups Support to produce financial deficit repay-ment plan

£450.00 £382.50 £67.50

TARGETTED OR TASK & FINISH WORK Experienced teacher/ SLE/ Accredited Team Teach trainer/Makaton trainer / STEM trained teacher / SBM

SLE brokered work Supporting staff with developing practice Supporting staff meetings NQT support Middle Leader support Delivery of small group/team CPD Support for new SBM

£350.00 £297.50 £52.50

TARGETTED OR TASK & FINISH WORK Lead practitioner/ Middle Leader/ Other teaching staff

Supporting staff with developing practice Supporting staff meetings NQT support Middle Leader support Delivery of small group/team CPD

£300 £255 £45

Other Staff/Technician/Office Administrator/Site Manager etc

Supporting staff with developing practice £200.00 £170.00 £30.00

Hourly Rate SLE LLE / Head teacher NLE / Head teacher

£58 £75 £92

£50.15 £63.75 £78.20

£8.85 £11.25 £13.80

General Principles: The table below outlines the proposed Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire agreed daily consultancy rates for all schools; charges are based on a full day rate. For twilights/half days please pro-rata the charges. The daily consul-tancy rates are based on the complexity of the work, rather than the role or designation of the person carrying it out. Some examples of the nature of the work are given for each charging band – this list is by no means exhaustive and is for illustration purposes only; colleagues recognise the wide range of support requests and the need for flexi-bility as school-to-school support partnerships develop.

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The School to School Support Commissioning Process is outlined below. If you would like to know more about the process or School to School Support please contact the appropriate Teaching School Alliance (TSA) for the required system leader.

Request Made

Request for School to School (S2S) Support is made to the appropriate TSA. This could come for example from a Local Authority/Diocese/School/National College/Department of Education/another Teaching School.

Request is received

Request goes to each individual appropriate TSA leader, for example the project manager who leads on School to School Support.

Work is Brokered

TSA lead contacts school and brokers work. Needs are confirmed and costs presented. System leaders and/or other members of the TSA team are identified. First meeting arranged and TSA lead is named. This process takes account of: school phase/school context/location and geography / specific experience / working style and approach.

Initial Meeting

TSA Senior Lead and/or TSA System Leader to meet Head or nominated lead from the school requesting support, for initial discussion with appropriate senior staff. The meeting will cover: focus of work, expectations for outcomes, funding, length of deployment, frequency.

Agreement Signed

All parties sign up to a contracting agreement (including action plan), reflecting the agreed terms for the deployment.

Deployment Begins

System Leader completes short summary of action each visit. Time sheets submitted to System Leader’s school, and that school sends monthly invoice to supported school.

Mid Term Review

Is the support working? Is it appropriate? Any changes? Next steps. Consider if support should continue? If not, a final timescale and exit strategy agreed.

Final Written Review

Final written review and impact evaluation written by Head of client school. Sent to the TSA's project manager in change of School to School Support Strategy and disseminated to the System Leaders and TSA schools involved.


COMMISSIONING PROCESS

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Outcomes for Schools

Improved exam results

Improved progress within specific department

or specialist areas.

Improved attendance

Improved Ofsted evidence

Successful Academy transition

Improved behaviour / discipline

Progress in closing the achievement

gap (particularly in relation to pupils in receipt

of FSM and vulnerable groups).

Reduction of in-school variation

Evidence of external accreditation

Impact on Staff

Improved growth, confidence and learning

Improved quality of teaching and learning

Improved CPD

Improved knowledge management

Falling rates of staff absence

Improved team ethos / morale

Increased networks / partnerships

and collaboration

Improved development of ITT / NQTs

Increased willingness to secure accountability

of others

Increased leadership profile

Organisational Impact

Improved internal processes and standards

Improved self-evaluation

Improved planning, including strategic planning

Greater focus on priorities

Improved financial processes and systems

Impact on Others

Improved views of parents, governors and others

in the community.

Increased support for the most able pupils.

Greater progress by individual children

System leadership developments


POSSIBLE OUTCOMES

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National Leader of Education (NLE) Directory


SYSTEM LEADERS DIRECTORY

Local Leader of Education (LLE) Directory

Forename Surname Phase TSA School/MAT

Lorraine Allen OBE Primary/Secondary RSAA TSA RSA Academies

*Sarah Bates Primary RSAA TSA Diocese of Coventry MAT/RSA Academies

Michele Marr Secondary Castle Phoenix Caludon Castle

Kim Docking Primary Castle Phoenix Clifford Bridge Academy/Inspire Federation

*Derek Gardiner Primary Castle Phoenix Phoenix Federation

Helen Quinn Primary Blue Sky Sacred Heart/Good Shepherd. Romero Catholic

Peter Thomas Secondary President Kennedy President Kennedy

*Mark Bailie Secondary Swan Finham Park

Wendy Tomes Secondary Swan Sidney Stringer MAT

*Sofina Islam OBE Primary Stanton Bridge Primary

Forename Surname School Phase TSA

Darren Clews Grangehurst Primary Blue Sky

Jayne Ellis Coundon Primary Blue Sky

Paul Tuffin Southfields Primary Blue Sky

Debbie Newman Corpus Christi Primary Blue Sky

Morgan Williams St Thomas More Primary Blue Sky

Liz Hayes-Jones Hollyfast Primary School Primary Blue Sky

Tamara McCarthy Holbrook Primary School Primary Castle Phoenix

Karen Ferguson Stivichall Primary School Primary Castle Phoenix

Ann Dudgeon Caludon Castle Secondary Castle Phoenix

Allison Underhill St Andrews Primary Castle Phoenix

Sarah Malam Courthouse Green Primary School Primary Castle Phoenix

Isobel Rose Mount Nod Primary School Primary Castle Phoenix

Jeanette Hiatt Stoke Heath Primary School Primary Swan

Jamie Wingrove Spon Gate Primary School Primary Swan

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Specialist Leader of Education (SLE) Directory

Forename Surname Phase Specialism TSA

Anne-Marie Wear Primary English, Phonics Blue Sky

Charlotte Tull Primary Science Blue Sky

Clare Staines Primary Numeracy Blue Sky

Danielle Kingham Primary RE, SEN Blue Sky

Hannah Clissold Primary Early Years Blue Sky

Laura Stevenson Primary ITT and NQTs Blue Sky

Jaclyn Graham Primary Computing Blue Sky

Carolyn Prior Primary Maths Blue Sky

Leanne Casey Primary Closing the gap, Numeracy Blue Sky

Rachel Peavoy Primary English Blue Sky

Elaine Cakebread Primary Early Years Blue Sky

Annie White Primary Early Years, English Blue Sky

Vicky Noone Primary Assessment, English Blue Sky

Matthew Thomas Primary English/Reading Blue Sky

Megan Scullion Primary English Blue Sky

Caroline Waring Secondary Leadership of Curriculum Castle Phoenix

Michelle Clemons Primary Early Years Castle Phoenix

Rebecca Nelson Secondary English, Most Able Castle Phoenix

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Specialist Leader of Education (SLE) Directory (continued)


Jenny Tegerdine Primary Teaching & Learning, Foundation Stage and

Transition to Year 1. Castle Phoenix

Rochelle Cocksworth Primary MFL Castle Phoenix

Jennie Spare Primary Leadership of Curriculum Castle Phoenix

Fiona Halliday-Moore Primary Leadership of Curriculum, English, ITT and

NQT, Behaviour Castle Phoenix

Louise Reeves Primary Mathematics Castle Phoenix

Claire Jones Primary SEN Castle Phoenix

Sian Harris Secondary SEN, Behaviour Castle Phoenix

Mark White Secondary SEN, Behaviour,

Attendance Castle Phoenix

Ann Rayns Cross

Phase Leadership of T&L, ITT and NQT Castle Phoenix

Louise Graham Secondary Leadership of Curriculum, History, Humanities Castle Phoenix

Matt Atkins Secondary Leadership of Curriculum, Mathematics Castle Phoenix

Rebecca Dowler Primary Early Years and EYFS Castle Phoenix

Ravinder Banwait

Secondary Science Castle Phoenix

Alison Bennett Secondary English Castle Phoenix

Michelle Harris

Primary

Leadership of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Castle Phoenix

Nitharshan

Srikanthapalan Secondary Maths Castle Phoenix

Caroline Waring Secondary Leadership of Curriculum Castle Phoenix

Michelle Clemons Primary Early Years Castle Phoenix

Rebecca Nelson Secondary English, Most Able Castle Phoenix

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Louise Dewis Special Inclusive Alliance

Sara Nelmes Special SEND/ASC/Literacy Inclusive Alliance

Linda Davies Special SEND/Literacy/Communication Inclusive Alliance

Linzi Savage Special SEND/Mathematics Inclusive Alliance

Jodie Lynch Special SEND/Numeracy Inclusive Alliance

Rebekah Hayes Special Leadership of CPD,

Early Years, Phonics, SEN Inclusive Alliance

Suzanne Kavanagh Special Assessment, Literacy, SEN Inclusive Alliance

Heidi Mayer Special SEN Inclusive Alliance

Stacey Rutherford Special Early Years, ICT Inclusive Alliance

Gurpreet Virdee Secondary Humanities President Kennedy

Julie Bircher Secondary Teaching & Learning/CPD President Kennedy

Stacey Howe Secondary Teaching & Learning/NQTs President Kennedy

Scott Meredith Secondary Art & Design President Kennedy

Emma Atkins Secondary KS3 Curriculum/Transition President Kennedy

Zohra Dhanani Secondary Leadership of Curriculum, Mathematics President Kennedy

Natalie Rock Secondary Leadership of Curriculum, English President Kennedy

Mollie Potts Secondary Leadership of Curriculum, English, Phonics President Kennedy

Julie Stevens Secondary Literacy/English/CPD President Kennedy

Ciara Hartley Secondary Maths President Kennedy

Nicholas Mort Secondary Leadership/Teaching & Learning President Kennedy

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Laura-

Jayne Ward Secondary Geography/Leadership of Curriculum RSA Academies

Emma Barber Secondary SEN RSA Academies

Kelly Shenton Primary SEND/Phonics RSA Academies

Michael McCormick Primary Maths RSA Academies

Emma Maguire Primary EYFS/Phonics RSA Academies

Kelly Joyce Primary Literacy & CPD RSA Academies

Marc Skelton Secondary Leadership and RSA Academies

Danielle Owen Secondary ITT and NQT RSA Academies

Jo Webb Secondary English, Literacy RSA Academies

Kathryn Wright Secondary Leadership and Management,

Leadership and T&L RSA Academies

Ruth Roberts Primary English, PSHE RSA Academies’

Kerry Secker Secondary Leadership of Curriculum, English RSA Academies

Shazia Akram Secondary Science RSA Academies

Carley Latue Secondary Drama, NQT and ITT RSA Academies

Matthew Purslow Secondary Leadership of CPD, MFL RSA Academies

Jenny Neale Secondary Mathematics RSA Academies

Susan Samra Primary SEN RSA Academies

Sarah Morgan Secondary Science/Leadership RSA Academies

Mandeep Dhesi Primary Nursery RSA Academies

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Rachael Lilley Behaviour Swan

Rebecca Chandler Primary Mathematics Swan

Rosalind Whitworth PE Swan

Ruth Astley Assessment Swan

Tina Dhillon Primary Science Swan

Zaynab Bharuchi CPD, T&L Swan

Steve Edwards Secondary Mathematics Swan

Peter Maguire Secondary Mathematics Swan

Lynne Burns Primary English Swan

Michelle Porter Primary Assessment, Mathematics Swan

Nico DeGroot R&D, PE, CPD Swan

Ruth Astley Primary Assessment Swan

Kully Mattu Primary Assessment, Mathematics Swan

Loren Spencer Secondary Mathematics Swan

Jo-Ann Brake CPD Swan

Aaron Tighe ICT and Computing Swan

Amy Desmond- Williams ICT Swan

Andrea Blundred Primary Mathematics Swan

Claire Taylor Secondary Science Swan

Claire Turpin Secondary Mathematics Swan

Deepika Soni Secondary Science Swan

Denise Burrows CPD, Data and

Assessment Swan

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Elaine Jenkinson-Bennett Behaviour Swan

Heidi Elliott Secondary MFL Swan

Jane Flynn Safeguarding, CPD, SEN Swan

Janette Catton Primary Literacy, Science Swan

Jenny Gould CPD Swan

Joanna Aulton Primary Mathematics Swan

Suzie Green Cross Mathematics/ITT & NQT Maths Swan

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NATIONAL LEADERS OF EDUCATION

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National Leaders of Education (NLEs) are Outstanding Principals / Headteachers who, together with staff in their schools (designated National Support Schools or Teaching Schools), use their skills and experience to support schools, often in challenging circumstances. Their main focus is to bring about School Leadership improvement and help raise standards.

LORRAINE ALLEN, OBE

National Leader of Education

RSA Academies’ Teaching School Alliance

INTRODUCTION

Lorraine’s expertise covers all aspects of school leadership and management as an NLE. She has a reputation as someone with a clear vision, who can engage with others to ensure change management is effective. Lorraine has the capacity to create loyalty and commitment, promoting “high equity as well as high excellence”.

BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE

Director of school to School Support (RSA TSA)

Consultant with RSA Teaching School Alliance (NLE System Leader since 2008)

Principal of Whitley Academy, Coventry 2004 – 2015 (Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ 2010 and 2013)

DfE Pupil Premium Reviewer

Ofsted Inspector; School Improvement Partner since 2011

SPECIALISMS

Leadership and Management : Quality Assurance

All aspects of School Improvement:

Primary

Secondary

Ofsted preparation

Performance Management and Accountability

WENDY TOMES


The Swan Teaching School Alliance

INTRODUCTION

Wendy has been a senior leader for twenty years and a Head Teacher in two different secondary schools. She has been an NLE for 3 Years providing support to primary, secondary and special schools. She is currently Head of the Sidney Stringer Multi Academy Trust and can identify and broker support from some of the excellent leaders, teachers and support staff at Sidney Stringer. She is also an Ofsted Inspector.


Head Teacher of Sidney Stringer Academy from 2009 where there school moved from Good to Outstanding. It has been one of the top performing schools for pupil progress since it became an academy. It has also been shortlisted for the Pupil Premium wards twice and in 2015 was a West Midlands runner up and in 2017 the West Midlands winner. The school is also a flagship Inclusion Mark school.

SPECIALISM

All aspects of school improvement

Pupil premium reviewer

Setting up and running a MAT

Leadership

Performance management for Head Teachers

and senior leaders

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HELEN QUINN


Blue Sky Teaching School Alliance

INTRODUCTION

Helen Quinn has been Principal at Sacred Heart since January 2005. Since that time Helen has led the school through three inspections. In September 2014, alongside the leadership team in the school, Blue Sky TSA was launched to provide, professional development and school to school support. Helen has worked alongside leadership teams in a number of schools to secure at least ‘good’ in their next inspection.


National Leader of Education 2014

Inspection

Member of the Headteacher Reference

Group for the DfE

SPECIALISM

Leadership and Management

School Improvement

System leadership

Governance

Ofsted Preparation

Teaching and Learning

Professional development

MICHELE MARR


Castle Phoenix Teaching School

Alliance

INTRODUCTION

I am a serving Headteacher in a twice outstanding large secondary school in Coventry. I am also the chief executive of The Castle Phoenix multi academy trust which comprises a large three form entry primary school and a secondary school in North Warwickshire. I have experience of building capacity to sponsor academies. In April 2013, Caludon Castle became a teaching school and is committed to high quality

professional development.

Since 2006, I have been involved in supporting other schools to become even better and have recently been accredited as a System Leader for pupil premi-um. My interests and fields of specialism are develop-ing outstanding leadership, quality assurance, and school self-evaluation. I am very proud of the team I have developed to drive forward the quality of teach-ing and learning and have initiated some creative ap-proaches to promote effective learning.


Executive Headteacher of Caludon Castle

School and CEO of Castle Phoenix Trust

School improvement Advisor – Coventry LA

Ofsted Trained Inspector

Accredited as a System Leader for pupil

premium

SPECIALISM


School Improvement

Quality Assurance

School Evaluation

Ofsted Preparation

Phonics




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KIM DOCKING


Castle Phoenix Teaching School Alliance

INTRODUCTION

Kim Docking has been Executive Principal of Inspire Education Trust since September 2015. Inspire Education Trust is a Multi Academy Trust of four primary schools:-

Walsgrave CE Academy, Clifford Bridge Academy, Whittle Academy and Hearsall Academy.

Kim was Headteacher of Walsgrave CE Primary when they received an Ofsted Outstanding judgement in 2010. She has led two schools out of Special Measures and has supported a number of new Heads successfully into post.


Headteacher of Walsgrave CE Academy

since 2005

Executive Headteacher of Clifford Bridge and

Whittle Academy since 2011

National Leader of Education 2014

SPECIALISM

Leadership and Management - Primary

New Head Induction

School Improvement

Governance

Ofsted Preparation



PETER THOMAS


President Kennedy Teaching School Alliance

INTRODUCTION

Peter Thomas commenced teaching in September 1992. He taught History and Politics at Highdown School, Reading and Trinity School, Newbury. He became Deputy Headteacher of Trinity School in 1999 and President Kennedy School in 2004 and took up the headship of President Kennedy School in 2010. At that time, the school was judged Required Improvement, but by July 2013 became an Outstanding school. Peter became the Chief Executive Officer of The Futures Trust, a multi academy trust, in October 2015. The Trust’s values are: Learners First | It's About Learning | No Barriers.


Headteacher of President Kennedy School

SPECIALISM


New Head Induction

School Improvement

Governance

Ofsted Preparation





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LOCAL LEADERS OF EDUCATION

JEANETTE HIATT

Local Leader of Education


INTRODUCTION

Jeanette is an LLE and a serving Headteacher at Stoke Heath Primary School. She is a Pupil Premium Grant Reviewer and she has supported Headteachers in leadership and school improvement. Previously Jeanette was a Senior Early Years Advisor and she led the CLLD programme in Warwickshire.



Advisor for Teaching & Learning and School

Improvement

Pupil Premium Grant Reviewer

Headteacher in five schools since 2004

SPECIALISM

Leadership and Management – Primary

School Improvement

Early Years

Phonics

LIZ HAYES-JONES



INTRODUCTION

Liz has been Headteacher of Hollyfast Primary since January 2007. She is an LLE and has worked as an executive head for a vulnerable school. Liz is passionate about ensuring that all learners succeed within an environment that is both supportive and challenging.


Headteacher of Hollyfast Primary since

January 2007


SPECIALISM


School Improvement

Teaching and Learning including assessment

Change management

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PAUL TUFFIN



INTRODUCTION

Paul has been the Headteacher of Southfields Primary School since 2004. Before that he worked in Leicestershire as a Deputy and Acting Head. Paul is a trained Ofsted inspector (one of the nice ones!) and has been the Chair of Coventry Primary Heads. Paul is passionate about keeping child focused and making the learning experience of children a fun and inclusive experience.


Headteacher Southfields Primary school

LLE

Chair of Coventry Primary Heads

Ofsted inspector

SPECIALISM


Work/life balance

EAL learners

Coping with transience

Child centred schools

JAYNE ELLIS



INTRODUCTION

Jayne has a vast experience having worked at eight different primary schools; including being a Deputy Head Teacher of two Schools and a Headteacher of two. Jayne moved Ravensdale Primary (2 form entry) from Requires Improvement to good within 18 months of taking up post as a new Head. The school also received outstanding elements. She then moved to Coundon Primary School (3 form entry) and once again moved the school to Good within 20 months. The school also received an outstanding grading for Behaviour and Safeguarding.


30 Years’ experience in 8 different settings

As a teacher judged to be an Outstanding

Practitioner

NPQH 2005

Supported several colleagues

Coached/Mentored new school leaders

SPECIALISM

Sharing a school vision with all stakeholders

Mentoring and staff development – getting

the best out of people

Monitoring and evaluation of teaching and

learning

Assessment



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KAREN FERGUSON



INTRODUCTION

Karen began her second headship at Stivichall Primary School in September 2013. She has a strong track record in school improvement, able to develop a shared vision and successfully manage change with a ‘relentless ambition’ to improve outcomes for all children. She has completed an MA in Educational Assessment, whilst working full time as a headteacher, and is passionate about growing expertise within schools.


Headteacher of Stivichall Primary School

since 2013

Local Leader of Education since 2017

Network Lead since 2014

Fast Track Teacher 2003-2006

M.A. in Educational Assessment

Leading Teacher for Coventry LA

SPECIALISM


School Improvement



Assessment and data analysis

Curriculum Development

TAMARA McCARTHY



INTRODUCTION

Tamara McCarthy’s first experience of headship was a secondment in 2012 to a local school where she led the rapid improvement in the standards of teaching and learning. Since September 2014 she has been headteacher of Holbrook Primary School, a three form entry primary school in an area of social disadvantage. Here she has driven school improvement and achieved a judgement of ‘outstanding’ in leadership and management, with an overall judgement of ‘good’ by Ofsted inspection in June 2016.


Headteacher of Holbrook Primary School –

Ofsted Good 2016 with outstanding

leadership and management

Local Leader of Education 2017

SPECIALISM


School Improvement

Governance

Ofsted preparation

Behaviour

Staff morale and wellbeing

Inclusion



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DARREN CLEWS



INTRODUCTION

Darren Clews has been a Headteacher for nine years and has completed his OFSTED inspector training with SERCO. In his first headship he led the school out of a ‘category of concern’. Darren's current school, Grangehurst Primary, was most recently inspected in January 2016 and was judged to be Good overall with Outstanding for EYFS and Pupil Wellbeing. Darren has taught across Key Stages One and Two. He became a strategic partner of the Blue Sky Teaching School Alliance in 2016. Over the years, together with his SLT Darren has supported many schools with developing their curriculum provision and worked with Leadership Teams on developing effective systems for monitoring pupil progress. His most recent achievement is to become a licensed THRIVE practitioner, supporting pupils with their emotional health, well-being and social skills.


Headteacher 2008 – 2012, 2012 - present


OFSTED Inspector Training (SERCO) 2014

SPECIALISM


School Improvement

Curriculum provision

Assessment & Monitoring

THRIVE – supporting pupils’ emotional

development & wellbeing

ALLISON UNDERHILL


Castle Phoenix Teaching

School Alliance

INTRODUCTION

Allison has been Head teacher of St Andrew’s CE Infant School since September 2010. During this time she has led her school through two successful OFSTED and SIAMS inspections, supported newly appointed head teachers in a variety of schools and provided middle leaders with the skills and professional development opportunities to enable them to secure senior leadership positions. Before joining St. Andrew’s Allison gained eleven years’ experience as a senior leader working in primary schools ranging in size from 0.5 to 3 forms of entry. Allison’s teaching career has enabled her to teach all year groups from reception to year six, (with a specialism in EYFS and Key Stage 1).


Head teacher of St Andrew’s CE Infant

School

SPECIALISM


Growing Leaders

Developing strong leadership teams

Church School Leadership

School Improvement

Governance

Parental Engagement

EYFS

Phonics




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ANN DUDGEON



School Alliance

INTRODUCTION

I am Associate Head of Caludon Castle School and head of Castle Phoenix Teaching School Alliance. I have taught in Coventry schools since I qualified twenty nine years ago. I have been a senior leader at Caludon Castle for nine years, leading the improvement journey from ‘good’ (2004) to ‘outstanding’ (2008) and ‘outstanding’ again in 2011.

For a number of years I have been leading on leadership and management, performance management, building capacity and school-to-school support. I have delivered school-to-school support since 2006, and Caludon Castle became a National Support School in 2007. I have fulfilled this role both within Coventry and outside the city.


Associate Headteacher of Calduon Castle

School (2004) and Head of Castle Phoenix

Teaching School Alliance (2013)

Experienced facilitator of NPQSL, NPQML

and NPQH and a range of leadership

programmes

Leads whole school reviews on Pupil

Premium provision, leadership and

performance management

SPECIALISM


Performance Management

Building Capacity

School-to-school Support

JAMIE WINGROVE

Headteacher and Local Leader of Education


INTRODUCTION

Jamie is the Headteacher of an inner city primary school, serving a diverse community. He is passionate that all children are given the opportunity to succeed, given the right support, and that families are engaged and support-ed in this process.

SPECIALISM

Inclusion

Leadership and management, including

school self evaluation

Data analysis

Raising standards for the most vulnerable pu-

pils



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ISOBEL ROSE



INTRODUCTION

Isobel has been headteacher of Mount Nod Primary School since September 2005. During her 12 years of headship experience she has worked alongside new headteachers and supported them in school improvement and through their first Ofsted inspections. Isobel has led school to school development opportunities and is passionate about the work of school improvement networks.


Headteacher of Mount Nod School


SPECIALISM


School Improvement

Finance

New headteacher mentor

School to school support

SARAH MALAM



INTRODUCTION

Sarah Malam has been Headteacher of Court-house Green Primary school since September 2009. Since then she has supported the opening and de-velopment of the new build including a specialist provision for children with disordered language de-velopment, taking the school from Special Measures to Good in June 2013. Sarah has supported other schools in categories both with in the city and the wider area to improve their practice. Using her ex-pertise on inspection Sarah has led leadership train-ing for senior leaders across Coventry and led a year long training programme for middle leaders for a MAC within the city. Before joining Courthouse Green school she gained twelve years’ experience as a headteacher working in two other schools which were both judged as good with outstanding aspects when she left.


Headteacher of Courthouse Green School –

Ofsted Good 2013


Ofsted Inspector 2013

SPECIALISM


School Improvement

Governance

Ofsted Preparation




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SPECIALIST LEADERS OF EDUCATION

Specialist Leaders of Education (SLEs) are outstanding middle leaders who have the skills to support individuals or teams in similar positions in other schools. They understand what outstanding leadership practice in their area of expertise looks like and are skilled in helping other leaders to achieve it in their own context.

The SLE role was created to help raise standards and improve the quality of school leadership through school-to-school support and peer-to-peer learning. This designation recognises the important role that senior and middle leaders play in improving schools and outcomes for children.

KATHRYN WRIGHT

Senior Vice Principal

RSA Academies’ Teaching

School Alliance

INTRODUCTION

Kathryn is a Senior Vice Principal and a Specialist Leader of Education with an expert knowledge in teaching and learning, curriculum planning and time tabling.


Senior Vice Principal (Whitley Academy)

Ofsted Inspector

Outstanding Practitioner

Supported numerous West Midlands Schools – Primary and Secondary phase

SPECIALISMS

Teaching & Learning

Curriculum & Timetable

Coaching, Mentoring, CPD

MFL

Data Analysis

JO WEBB

Vice Principal


School Alliance

INTRODUCTION

Jo is a Specialist Leader of Education with an expert knowledge of building capacity and expertise in English and Literacy.


Vice Principal (Whitley Academy)

M.A. in Educational Innovation and Leadership

Ex English Curriculum Leader

Worked in several West Midlands Schools

SPECIALISMS

Whole school Literacy

English department support:

Leadership

Outcomes

Data use and tracking

Whole school marking and feedback

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CLARE TAYLOR

Assistant Head teacher


INTRODUCTION

Clare is an Assistant Head teacher responsible for teaching and learning, CPD, ITT and coaching. She has expert knowledge in teaching and learning and has worked with many teachers and leaders across the city to bring about sustainable change.


Assistant Head teacher (Blue Coat C of E Academy)

ITT professional mentor

Coached leaders and teachers in secondary and primary schools

Delivered citywide CPD within Coventry and Warwickshire

SPECIALISMS


CPD

ITT

Coaching

HEIDI ELLIOTT

SLE and Lead Practitioner MFL


INTRODUCTION

Heidi is an SLE and Lead Practitioner with an expert knowledge of raising motivation, achievement and outcomes in MFL (KS2-5) and supporting curriculum leaders in other schools with this.


Deputy Head Sixth Form

Lead Practitioner in MFL and Teaching and Learning

SLE – working particularly with primaries to establish and embed MFL provision

AST in MFL for Coventry Council working with C/D borderline and A/A* groups in various secondary schools across the city to raise standards at GCSE

SPECIALISMS

Designing and embedding a primary

curriculum for KS2 MFL

Designing and embedding a KS3 curriculum

in MFL to ensure strong uptake at and good

preparation for GCSE

Planning outstanding lessons

Successful outcomes in MFL KS2-5

Teaching and Learning – assessment,

differentiation, group work and growth

mindset

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MICHELLE HARRIS

Deputy Head teacher


INTRODUCTION

As Deputy Head teacher and Specialist Leader my key roles include whole school responsibility for teaching and learning, continuous professional development and coaching and mentoring teachers at different stages of their careers. I have extensive experience of supporting trainee teachers, NQTs and teachers in their second and third years of teaching to be consistently effective practitioners. I enjoy supporting staff to self-reflect on their own strengths and next steps, encouraging them to engage in professional conversation with their peers and to take risks and try new things.

I am passionate about developing leaders at all levels and have experience of supporting leaders to grow within their roles. I continue to work closely with our core curriculum leads and year leaders and support them as leaders to implement rigorous action plans, analyse data and monitor and evaluate impact.


Deputy Head teacher at Holbrook Primary School

ITT Professional Mentor

SPECIALISMS

Teaching and Learning CPD Developing Leaders ITT and NQTs

RAVINDER BANWAIT

Secondary Science


INTRODUCTION

I am currently a lead learning practitioner at Caludon Castle School and have ten years’ experience of science leadership. This has included setting up a new science department. My expertise includes the effective use of data and providing learning and teaching strategies to allow for outstanding lessons.


Curriculum Area Leader of science

Lead learning practitioner

Supported secondary schools

AQA examiner

SPECIALISMS

Science leadership Modelling and planning outstanding lessons Strategies to raise grades 9-7 at GCSE Curriculum design The use of data to inform leaders and

teachers Strategies to share best practice

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KERRY SECKER

English


School Alliance

INTRODUCTION

Kerry’s expertise includes supporting English teachers, curriculum leaders and faculties to build and sustain capacity for improvement.


Curriculum Leader English


AQA Examiner

Supported several middle and secondary schools

Outstanding GCSE results

SPECIALISM

Curriculum Leader coaching

Improving KS4 outcomes

Mentoring and staff development

MARC SKELTON

Maths


School Alliance

INTRODUCTION

Marc is a Specialist Leader of Education and Assistant Vice Principal with an expert knowledge in supporting Mathematics teaching from KS2 to KS5 and curriculum development.


Masters in Mathematics Education

Curriculum Leader Maths


Supported several primary and secondary schools

SLE accredited ‘trainer’

SPECIALISM

Delivering CPD at school and to external audiences, including:

1. Deepening Mathematical thinking and understanding

2. The use of data to inform departments and teachers

3. How to share best practice within a department

4. Best practice for trainee teachers

5. Planning outstanding lessons

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CARLEY LATUE

Drama


School Alliance

INTRODUCTION

Carley is a Specialist Leader in Education with experience of curriculum development at KS3 and KS4 Drama. She also regularly works with teachers to support development in teaching and learning.


Curriculum Leader for Performing Arts

Lead Practitioner in Teaching and Learning

ITP and OTP trained facilitator

SPECIALISM

Teaching and Learning coaching and support

Curriculum development for Performing Arts

and Drama

The use of assessment in Performing Arts and

Drama

DANIELLE OWEN

ITT and NQTs


School Alliance

INTRODUCTION

Danielle is a Specialist Leader of Education and her specialisms include supporting senior leaders of Newly Qualified Teachers (NQTs) and Professional Mentors to support and improve standards for Initial Teacher Training within schools. She has expert knowledge is developing training programmes for both trainees and NQTs.


Director of RSA Academies’ Teaching School Alliance (2014-2017)

Director of ITT and NQTs

ITT Professional Mentor


Supported middle and senior leaders

SPECIALISM

Initial Teacher Training Programmes

Newly Qualified Teacher Training Programmes


Coaching

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MATTHEW PURSLOW

Director of RSAA Teaching School Alliance

Specialisms: MFL/CPD

INTRODUCTION

Matthew is a Specialist Leader of Education, with a wealth of experience in leading an MFL curriculum and managing successful outcomes from KS3-5; additionally he can provide expert support for the delivery, management and evaluation of a comprehensive and effective CPD package demonstrating a real impact on student outcomes and stakeholder commitment.


Outstanding practitioner – Ofsted

Post Graduate Certificate in Leadership &

Management (Masters Level)

MLDP/RSAA Leadership

RQT/ITT/NQT Mentor & Coach

Design Thinking facilitator

Lead Practitioner

NPQML facilitator

SPECIALISM

MFL & Internationalism

Curriculum design and maintenance of curriculum self-evaluation/improvement

Development of range of teaching/learning materials including communicative strategies

CPD

Comprehensive and inclusive CPD design bespoke to school setting

Facilitation of CPD programme

Time Management and effective Team Building

MOLLIE POTTS

English, Leadership of Curriculum, Phonics


INTRODUCTION

I am the Head of Literacy and Numeracy in Year 7 (“The Bridge”) at President Kennedy School and this is my third year in the post. My background is in primary education, and my experience in Year 6 has been invaluable in working to improve the quality of transition and build very strong relationships with our feeder primaries. I have established a phonics-based intervention programme and a guided reading initiative, to improve the progress of students who join us with low levels of literacy, and for the past two years I have also been developing a maths intervention programme for our underachieving Year 7s.


We were judged outstanding in all areas by OFSTED in July 2013, and the quality of the literacy provision was specifically mentioned. Another important aspect of my role is promoting the understanding of literacy across the curriculum via whole staff training and small group or individual support. Although my role is predominantly in Year 7, the impact of the training and increased confidence in using literacy across the curriculum has been felt across the school.

I worked at Moseley Primary School for five years where I was Literacy Co-ordinator and taught across KS2, with most of my experience being in Year 6. I was then seconded to St Osburg’s Primary School for a year as Literacy Co-ordinator.

SPECIALISM

I have also had considerable experience working with small groups of high achievers in both literacy and numeracy in our primary feeders.

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SUSAN SAMRA

Head of School


School Alliance

INTRODUCTION

Susan is a Head of School and a Specialist Leader

of Education for Inclusion and CPD, who has a

proven record of exemplary practice leading to

outstanding outcomes for both children with SEN

and non SEN.


Head of School (Stretton Church of England

Academy)

Supported various West Midlands and

Warwickshire Schools

Achieved National Professional Qualification for

Headship

SPECIALISM

Narrowing the Gap

Inclusion

CPD

Pupil Voice

SHAZIA AKRAM

Science


School Alliance

INTRODUCTION

Shazia is a Specialist Leader of Education, with extensive experience in leading a science curriculum and managing successful outcomes from KS3 to KS5.


Curriculum Leader, Science (Whitley Academy)

Outstanding GCSE results

Outstanding practitioner

AQA Examiner

Supporting secondary school Science departments

SPECIALISM

Planning Outstanding lessons

Strategies to raise A*-C at GCSE

Curriculum design

The use of data to inform leaders and teachers

Strategies to share best practice

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JENNY NEALE

Mathematics


School Alliance

INTRODUCTION

Jenny is a Specialist Leader of Education with an

expert knowledge in the teaching and learning of

KS3 to KS5 Mathematics, supporting improvement

and development.



Mentoring and supporting trainee teachers

DCL Maths (Whitley Academy)

Supporting newly and recently qualified teachers to improve pedagogical practices

Engaging pupils through the use of mathematics

Stretching MALs in mathematics (MALs Co-ordinator)

SPECIALISM

Deepening mathematical thinking and understanding

Teaching and Learning: planning and delivering outstanding lessons

Coaching and mentoring

REBEKAH HAYES

Leadership of CPD, Early years, Phonics, SEN

Inclusive Alliance

INTRODUCTION

Rebekah has a diverse knowledge of education in the Foundation Stage, Primary and Special Education. She has worked extensively with a wide variety of schools improving pedagogy and outcomes for children. Rebekah is passionate about developing training for colleagues to enable them to become reflective practitioners with an understanding of pedagogy.


Acting Deputy Head (Castle Wood)

MSc in Information Science

Postgraduate Certificate in Severe, Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulties

LA Moderator for EYFS

NPQSL

Supported numerous Coventry schools as a Learning and Achievement Consultant (phonics)

EYFS Consultant – LA and Independent

Worked as an Achievement for All coach

SPECIALISM

Leadership of CPD

Early years, Phonics, SEN

Moderation for EYFS

Use of ECERS to evaluate EYFS learning environments

Strategic planning in EYFS development

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SUZANNE KAVANAGH

Assessment, Literacy, SEN

Inclusive Alliance

INTRODUCTION

Suzanne has knowledge and expertise across Special and Mainstream schools in KS1 and 2. Suzanne has supported many colleagues in a wide variety of schools with SEND outreach. She is passionate about interventions to support children in their learning and has extensive experience of adapting learning for children with SEN.


Assistant Head (Castle Wood)

Postgraduate Certificate in Studies in Education for Pupils with SLD and PMLD

Reading Recovery Teacher

NPQSL

Pupil Premium Reviewer

Supported schools across Coventry with SEND outreach

SPECIALISM

Assessment, Literacy, SEN

Pupil Premium reviews

Working with external SEN agencies

Interventions

Pupil Progress

Supporting transfer of statements of SEN to Educational Health and Care Plans

LOUISE DEWIS

ICT, SEN

Inclusive Alliance

INTRODUCTION

Louise has had experience of working with a wide range of pupils with various abilities and needs of all the primary age. She has a keen interest in Computing and can design most things from websites to creating movies. Louise has supported schools to carry out care plan and PEEP assessments and train staff to meet manual handling legal requirements and suggest equipment to meet pupils needs within the school.


MA in Education with a focus on pupils with ASD

NPQML

Centaur Manual Handling Trainer

Expertise in ICT particularly the communication aspect

Supporting colleagues and pupils with communication aids, symbols, low tech devices and switches

SPECIALISM

ICT

PMLD/SLD/MLD

PEEP assessments and care plans

Centaur training for meeting legal requirements for manual handling

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STACEY RUTHERFORD

Early years

Inclusive Alliance

INTRODUCTION

Stacey has worked in primary education for over 15 years and gained extensive experience in both mainstream and specialist settings. She is passionate about providing high quality learning opportunities for all children and has a deep understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum. Stacey has successfully led teams in raising attainment and progress and improving outcomes for all pupils.


Experience of mainstream and specialist leadership of Early Years

NPQML

Experience of ECERS

Supporting professional development of diverse teams

Supporting EYFS practitioners across Warwickshire

Worked with children with a range of SEND

SPECIALISM

EYFS

Pedagogy of how children learn

Mentoring ITT students

Effective practice with learning journals

Documenting learning

HEIDI MAYER

SEN

Inclusive Alliance

INTRODUCTION

Heidi has supported children with autism across all settings in Coventry, both mainstream and special schools ranging from 3 to 18 years. She has developed and implemented training packages to a range of services about autism, impacting on settings provision and understanding in schools and health services. Heidi is committed to developing strategies to ensure students, especially those with Autism are able to reach their potential and find learning motivating.


Diploma in autism and additional SEN qualifications (Warwick university)

NPQML

Supported numerous schools, mainstream and specialist, across Coventry with strategies for ASD

Knowledge of a range of strategies and programmes to support children with ASD

Trainer for Early Bird and Cygnet

SPECIALISM

SEND, ASD

Team Teach

PECS, SCERTS, TEACCH

Sensory Stories, Comic strip conversations

Sensory integration

Early Bird and Cygnet

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MICHELLE PORTER

Supporting teachers and leaders in the primary phase to drive sustainable whole-school improvement.



Deputy Headteacher

Standards and Assessment

LA KS2 Writing Moderator

MaST

MA in Education

SPECIALISM

Assessment and Tracking


Improving EOKS outcomes

Supporting staff to improve pedagogical practices

Using data to drive change

Year 6

STEVE EDWARDS

Mathematics


INTRODUCTION

Steve has been Head Of Mathematics at Sidney Stringer Academy for 21 years. During that time he has overseen the year on year improvement in mathematics progress and results that have placed the school consistently within the top 5% of schools in the country for progress in Mathematics, contributing to the school’s Outstanding Ofsted status.

He has also worked as a Lead Practitioner in Mathematics for the SSAT and as a Visiting Lecturer in Mathematics Education for Exeter University, as well as delivering support and training at other conferences including as an NCETM Influential Teacher.


Assistant Head and Director of Mathematics at Sidney Stringer Academy – Ofsted Outstanding 2013

Professional Development Lead (National Centre for Excellence in Mathematics Teaching) 2014-present

Supported several Secondary Schools and Academies

Mathematics Association Joint Chair 11-16 Sub committee


SPECIALISM

Leadership of Mathematics at Department level

Assessment for Learning in Mathematics

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PETE MAGUIRE

Design and Technology


INTRODUCTION

Steve has been Head Of Mathematics at Sidney Stringer Academy for 21 years. During that time he has overseen the year on year improvement in mathematics progress and results that have placed the school consistently within the top 5% of schools in the country for progress in Mathematics, contributing to the school’s Outstanding Ofsted status.

He has also worked as a Lead Practitioner in Mathematics for the SSAT and as a Visiting Lecturer in Mathematics Education for Exeter University, as well as delivering support and training at other conferences including as an NCETM Influential Teacher.



Innovating curriculum

Industrial and business experience

SPECIALISM

Robotics - Systems and Control

KS3 Curriculum development

Improving KS4 outcomes


Supported several primary and secondary schools

JODIE LYNCH

SEND Numeracy

Inclusive Alliance

INTRODUCTION

Jodie is an experienced and passionate maths teacher with an extensive knowledge of teaching maths to pupils with a broad range of special educational needs. She has taught maths at Sherbourne Fields School since September 2009 as well as coordinating whole school maths since September 2010, which has allowed her to develop exciting strategies and techniques to ensure each child reaches their fullest potential. She favours using a variety of practical approaches to maths, regardless of the level of the pupils. She promote and encourage pupils to be resilient and independent thinkers in order to boost their self-confidence and self-esteem in maths as well as other areas of their curriculum. Jodie’s expertise includes supporting Maths teachers and curriculum leaders to drive change, motivate colleagues and set high standards.


• Assistant Head

• Masters in SEND

• Curriculum Leader SEND Maths

• Whole School Moderation Lead; supporting several other primary and secondary schools with this.

• Outstanding Practitioner

SPECIALISM

Delivering CPD at school

Developing students Financial Education

Fostering students’ enjoyment in maths while seizing every opportunity to develop students’ skills for life.

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JENNY TEGERDINE

Leadership Support Including Teaching and Learning, Foundation Stage and Transition to Year 1.


INTRODUCTION

In my role as Deputy Head Teacher at Courthouse Green Primary my responsibilities include developing leadership through targeted coaching and a range of CPD programmes in order that it improves learning outcomes throughout school. I have a specialism in Early Years practice but also develop teaching and learning across key stage 1 and 2. Using data, lesson observations, book looks and rigorous self-review I ensure that all we do has positive outcomes for our children.

In my role as an SLE I have delivered CPD programmes for teachers and leaders focusing on improving practice and provision in order to raise standards. My work in other schools has consisted of reviewing provision and supporting leaders to write effective action plans, demonstrating good practice for others and advising on further developments.


Deputy Head Teacher

Licensed Thrive practitioner

SPECIALISM

Developing leadership through targeted coaching and a range of CPD programmes in order that it improves learning outcomes throughout school.

Early Years Practice

MICHELLE CLEMONS

Early years


INTRODUCTION

I am currently Deputy Headteacher at Gosford Park School with responsibility for the Foundation Stage. My career to date, as class teacher, Foundation Stage Leader and LA Advisor, has given me the opportunity to work in a range of schools and early years settings. I have had the privilege of working alongside some outstanding colleagues who have inspired me to be reflective and responsive as both a class teacher and Foundation Stage Leader.

I am personable and realistic about the expectations and demands placed upon us as teachers and leaders. I am, however, very passionate about providing engaging and challenging experiences for Foundation Stage children. I have high expectations of learners and strive to ensure that what we do is achievable, effective and measurable.


Deputy Head / Class teacher

Foundation Stage Leader

LA Advisor

SPECIALISM

Early Years/Foundation Stage

Managing data

Providing an engaging environment

Documenting learning

Planning

Observing children

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MEGAN SCULLION

English


INTRODUCTION

Megan’s SLE specialism is English. She has expertise in improving the teaching of reading and writing at a Primary level. Megan is currently working as a Leading Practitioner for Year 6 across the Romero Academy.


• English Subject Leader


• Local Authority Writing Moderator

• Lead training/CPD for Greater Depth Writing

• Conducted Action Research for developing writing for the Less Able/SEND

SPECIALISM

Preparing for academy status including due diligence

Preparation of management accounts

Preparing for audit

Budget review and forward projections

Financial compliance

Procurement and vale for money

CHARLOTTE TULL

Specialist Leader of Education for Science


INTRODUCTION

Charlotte is currently a Year 2 Teacher and Key Stage One Phase Leader at St Osburgs Catholic Primary School. Charlotte is also subject leader for science within her school.


Charlotte has been science subject leader at two different primary schools for the past 6 years in total. Charlotte has a lot of experience in leading science including

Supporting primary teachers across Foundation Stage, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 with regards to the science curriculum

Implementing new initiatives linked to the new 2014 science curriculum

Implementing and tailoring assessment policies for individual schools, linking with science specialists from other education establishments

Developing the self-confidence of both staff and pupils with regards to science

SPECIALISM

Science Curriculum

Science Teaching and staff confidence

Links with outside science agencies

Co-Coaching

Delivering CPD

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ANNIE WHITE

English


INTRODUCTION

Annie White has been a teacher at Our Lady and Saint Joseph Catholic Primary School for four years. She has taught across both key stages but has three years’ experience in Year Six focusing on English. Annie was teaching in Year Six during the OFSTED inspection where the school was graded Outstanding. Since then, Annie has been an SLE with an English focus for two years. This has enabled her to deliver school-to-school support within her own academy and some other schools. Annie covered the English Subject Leader role for one year whilst the leader was on maternity leave.


• PGCE with an English Specialism from the University of Warwick

• Curriculum Leader English


• Supported several schools

SPECIALISM

Delivering school-to-school support in:

Effective target setting and groupings for children

The use of data to inform departments and teachers

How to share best practice within a department

Planning outstanding lessons

Effective differentiation

Delivering a high level of challenge

SARA NELMES

Autism/Literacy

Inclusive Alliance

INTRODUCTION

Sara has a diverse knowledge of Education of students with Autism. She has worked extensively with a wide variety of schools and Nurseries improving pedagogy and outcomes for children and young people with Autism. Sara is passionate about developing training for colleagues to enable them to become reflective practitioners with an in depth understanding of Autism and a knowledge of strategies to ensure students with Autism can access learning opportunities.


Assistant Head EYFS and Primary (Sherbourne Fields School)

Autism Lead (Sherbourne Fields School)

Experienced in SCERTS, TEACCH, Social stories, Comic strip Conversations, Sensory Integration, Lego Therapy and Team Teach

Post-Graduate Diploma in Language and Communication Difficulties in Children

Previous roles include; working as part of Autism Support Service in Coventry, teaching in a Speech and Language Enhanced Resource Base, working as part of the Speech and Language Outreach team and working as part of the Communication 4 all project

SPECIALISM

Autism and Associated Thinking and

Learning Styles

Sensory Implications for students with Autism

Creating an Autism friendly classroom

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HANNAH CLISSOLD

Curriculum and Early

Years

Blue Sky Teaching School

Alliance

INTRODUCTION

I am an experienced teacher who has worked across all primary phases. Having been an Assistant Head for 11 years in various schools I have had experience of leading a range of successful initiatives. I began my career in Key Stage One before moving to Early Years where I have established myself as an effective Early Years Phase Leader.


Over the past 12 months I have successfully established 2 year old provision and wrap around care for Nursery children in my school. I was appointed as a Specialist Leader of Education (SLE) for Blue Sky Teaching School Alliance, and have completed school deployments to raise standards in other settings and worked with other middle leaders.

SPECIALISM

Curriculum and Early Years

MATT ATKINS

Mathematics, Leadership of curriculum


INTRODUCTION

I am a Senior Assistant Headteacher with six years experience of Senior Leadership. Prior to this I was a Head of Mathematics for five years and turned a coasting department into a high achieving, hugely successful department in Solihull. I have been teaching for sixteen years across six schools including experience in a ‘world-class outstanding comprehensive’ and playing a significant role in helping a previous school improve after a ‘Requires Improvement’ verdict from Ofsted. I am responsible for progress of Pupil Premium Students at my current school, where they currently achieve above the National Average.


Ambassador for vulnerable/PP students

Core Area (Maths and English) strategic development and Line Manager

I am a Senior Assistant Headteacher with six years experience of Senior Leadership

Post-Graduate Diploma in Language and Communication Difficulties in Children

I am responsible for progress of Pupil Premium Students at my current school

SPECIALISM

Mathematics

Pupil Premium

Using and analysing data

IRIS technology/AFL across the school to

improve Teaching and Learning

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REBECCA DOWLER

Early Years and EYFS


INTRODUCTION

I work as Early Years lead and Reception class teacher at Whittle Academy. Previously to this I have worked as Early Years lead and EYFS Assessment lead across the Affinity Federation in Coventry. I work hard to ensure that we have a relentless drive towards school improvement and I am continually striving to ensure all learners achieve their true capacity which is reflected in high quality results. I have the skills and attributes to cascade knowledge to ensure the development of teachers within settings to promote the same high quality outcomes. My work both as a class teacher and a leader over the last few years has further motivated me as I have seen first-hand the positive results it brings and the children who are able to reap the rewards of this.


Early Years lead and Reception class teacher at Whittle Academy

Previously to this I have worked as Early Years lead and EYFS Assessment lead across the Affinity Federation in Coventry

I have had experience working with experienced teachers and NQTs and will adjust my approach accordingly

SPECIALISM

Support on all aspects of the Early Years including teaching and learning, planning and developing the environment

I can also offer knowledgeable expertise in the matter of EYFS assessment

REBECCA NELSON

English, Support for most able pupils


INTRODUCTION

I have been teaching for 9 years and have been at Cardinal Newman for 3 years. Prior to this I have taught at Foxford School and President Kennedy School in Coventry. My subject is English and I teach Literature and Film Studies at A Level. I have been involved in school to school support in a variety of capacities, I was an Advanced Skills Teacher for 5 years and have always forged successful relationships with staff and students alike. This has been a particular focus with schools in challenging circumstances.


Currently an Assistant Curriculum Leader in English and Leader of KS5 for English

Lead on Stretch and Challenge, Innovative Teaching Strategies and English

Previously an Advanced Skills Teacher for 5 years and have always forged successful relationships with staff and students

SPECIALISM

English

Extensive experience in creating, managing

and implementing Intervention, monitoring

and tracking strategies

Broad experience in developing and leading

cross-curricular CPD and coaching and

mentoring

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ROCHELLE COCKSWORTH

Languages

Castle Phoenix Teaching School

Alliance

INTRODUCTION

I work within the Inspire Education Trust and have responsibility for teaching and learning of foreign languages and global links across our academy of four schools. I have a passion for languages, studying French and Spanish at A level and obtaining a BA Honours Degree in Spanish. I have spent time both in France and Spain, teaching in primary schools.


Class Teacher and supporting teachers in the planning and delivery of foreign language lessons

I lead training sessions to support staff development

I organise enrichment opportunities such as themed language days

I regularly carry out specialist teaching sessions within different year groups across the school

I have also organised a link school in Spain whom we work in collaboration with

SPECIALISM

Modern Foreign Languages – French and Spanish

SIAN HARRIS

Special Educational Needs

(SEND)


School Alliance

INTRODUCTION

I have worked in Coventry for 12 years and before that in Swindon. Currently I am an Assistant Headteacher at Caludon Castle school, leading on Inclusion and Behaviour for Success. In 2011 we were judged to be an outstanding school in every area. I have completed the SENCO qualification, NASCO, which has given me a good understanding of children with SEND and how we can provide a quality, successful learning experiences to all vulnerable learners within a mainstream setting. I am passionate about the learning of all children and that education should be a positive inclusive experience.


Assistant Headteacher, leading on Inclusion and Behaviour for Success

I have completed the SENCO qualification - NASCO

SPECIALISM

SEND

Inclusion

Behaviour for Learning

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ANN RAYNS

Teaching and Learning, NQT and ITT Development


INTRODUCTION

I am a Deputy Headteacher, based at Caludon Castle School and have been responsible for shaping our learning and teaching journey since September 2009. It was gratifying when we were awarded ‘outstanding’ in our recent Ofsted inspection (November 2011) for every category, including both learning and teaching and the leadership of it.

I work, also, as a Learning and Teaching Consultant with our support schools both within and outside the city, and I have done so since 2008. I strive to enhance pedagogical and professional practice in all areas of learning and teaching by shaping policy, training Leadership Teams and running whole staff inset.


Deputy Headteacher

Responsible for Learning and Teaching since 2009

Learning and Teaching Consultant

A trained and accredited National College facilitator and lead the Teaching School NPQML and NPQSL programmes

SPECIALISM

Learning and Teaching

NQT and ITT Development

CAROLINE WARING

Curriculum, Timetabling and Options


INTRODUCTION

I have been teaching for 29 years, and came to Caludon Castle nine years ago where I am now a deputy head with the curriculum as my primary responsibility. I have been involved with curriculum design since 1992, and have implemented many national initiatives during this time.

My background is in timetabling and options, and I have been creating whole school timetables for over twenty years, using them as creatively as possible to facilitate the best possible outcome for students and staff. I have supported several other schools since joining Caludon Castle, by sharing my experience of using Nova T6 and the SIMS options package, and through exploration of possible curricular models.


Deputy Head responsible for Curriculum

Involved with Curriculum design since 1992

SPECIALISM

Timetabling and options

Creating whole school timetables

Nova T6

SIMS Options Package

Exploration of possible curricular models

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CLAIRE JONES

Special Educational Needs (SEND)


INTRODUCTION

I am currently working as an Assistant Head at Courthouse Green Primary with responsibility for Inclusion and SEND. I have a background in special needs having worked for the Speech and Language Education Service within a mainstream school, as well as setting up an inclusion base with a mainstream primary school and an outreach service. I have been Special Educational Needs Coordinator for 4 years working as part of a school which has moved from special measures to good (June 2013) and have enjoyed leading this aspect of our school development working with professionals in my own and other schools.


Assistant Head at Courthouse Green Primary with responsibility for Inclusion and SEND

Special Educational Needs Coordinator since June 2013

SPECIALISM

SEND and Inclusion

Support colleagues to develop their leadership in order that it makes positive changes to their school’s policy and practice so that it achieves better outcomes for SEND pupils.

NATALIE ROCK

English & Leadership of Curriculum (Secondary)


INTRODUCTION

I am an Assistant Headteacher leading English at President Kennedy School. I have taught in Coventry for the past four years and prior to that I taught in Walsall schools. As the Subject Leader of English at President Kennedy I led the improvement journey of English from 'satisfactory' (2010) to 'outstanding' (2013).


My role at President Kennedy involves leading on leadership and management, teaching and learning, performance of progress and attainment and the curriculum within the English department. Since arriving at President Kennedy I have built an English curriculum across all keys stages which not only meets the needs of the individual but also enables students to make exceptional progress. This has led to sustained improvement culminating in last year’s success when 92% of students made three levels of progress and 54% made four levels of progress. The English department at President Kennedy School is now in the top 1% of schools in the country for progress.

SPECIALISM

Whole school literacy

Delivering CPD

Whole school initiatives across subjects and the curriculum.

Assessment for Learning

Differentiation for Progress

Challenge in classroom

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FIONA HALLIDAY-MOORE

Leadership of curriculum, English, ITT and NQT Development, Behaviour and Discipline


INTRODUCTION

My present post at Hill Farm Primary School is Assistant Head, as part of the Senior Leadership Team, year group lead and teaching a year 6 class. My responsibility currently is ‘Challenge and Differentiation’, which is one of our key Ofsted priorities. I am also an STA accredited moderator for Key Stage 2 writing, working within the local education and learning service.

My areas of expertise include: improving the quality of teaching and learning in English, raising standards in writing, moderation and assessment. Coaching and mentoring are also key areas of strength, having worked successfully as a peer coach for colleagues within Warwickshire before coming to teach in Coventry. I lead our school cluster network, working alongside colleagues to make lasting improvements with positive outcomes for all our children. I work hard to provide personal and professional training opportunities, to keep skills sharp and minds open.


Assistant Head Teacher responsible for Challenge and Differentiation

Phase and curriculum leader

STA accredited moderator for Key Stage 2 writing

Previously worked successfully as a peer coach for colleagues within Warwickshire before coming to teach in Coventry

Lead for our school cluster network

JENNIE SPARE

Leadership of curriculum


INTRODUCTION

I am working as an Assistant Head at Courthouse Green Primary with responsibility for Teaching and Learning across Years 2 and 3 and previously Year 1. I have, however, had teaching experience across Key Stages 1 and 2. As part of working in a school which has moved from special measures to good (June 2013), I have particularly focused my leadership on coaching teachers and leaders to improve the quality of teaching and learning and curriculum provision in order to raise standards. Using data and rigorous self-review I have ensured that all we have done has had positive outcomes for our children.


Assistant Head Teacher with responsibility for Teaching and Learning across Years 2 and 3, previously Year 1

Teaching experience across Key Stages 1 and 2

Accredited Lead Assessor and Moderator for LA KS1 assessment

Supporting and coaching staff new to leadership roles

SPECIALISM

Coaching teachers and leaders to improve the quality of teaching and learning and curriculum provision in order to raise standards

Using data and self-review Supporting and coaching staff new to

leadership roles

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LOUISE GRAHAM

History, Humanities, Leadership of curriculum


INTRODUCTION

I am an Assistant Headteacher at Caludon Castle School, currently in my 15th year of teaching History and a number of other Humanities subjects. I have taught History, Government and Politics, and Citizenship to A Level. Prior to working in Coventry I have taught at schools in Birmingham, Northants and Dorset, where I have held various curriculum and pastoral leadership roles.


Assistant Headteacher

I am currently in my 15th year of teaching History and a number of other Humanities subjects

Previously a Head of Humanities in an outstanding school for 4 years

I gained my National Professional Qualification in Senior Leadership (NPQSL) in May of 2015, focusing on leadership of SMSC and Humanities

I have successfully supported middle leaders from a range of subjects

SPECIALISM

I have taught History, Government and Politics, and Citizenship to A Level

LOUISE REEVES

Mathematics


INTRODUCTION

I am currently Maths Leader at Courthouse Green Primary School, where we aim to provide exciting and challenging maths opportunities for the children in our school. Along with other leaders, I have developed a maths curriculum, which is in line with the new national curriculum, while still remaining personalised for the needs of our school. I strongly believe that maths is a subject which all children can enjoy and succeed in. Because of this, I have enhanced the teaching and learning of maths across the school with the use of practical resources to support children’s understanding. Having successfully completed the London based training, a particular interest of mine is the use of the Numicon approach and how it can be used across KS1 and 2 to aid children’s understanding of number and abstract concepts within maths.

Previously, I have been a leading teacher for maths and enjoyed working with other practitioners from my own and other schools to improve maths provision. I am very much looking forward to working with colleagues from other settings to develop the teaching and learning of maths and provide better outcomes for all children.


Maths Leader at Courthouse Green Primary School

SPECIALISM

Maths Numicon

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MARK WHITE

Special Educational Needs (SEND), Behaviour and Attendance


INTRODUCTION

My post requires me to lead and be accountable for the personal development and wellbeing of students, as well as the operational management of the school. From 2011 I have been leading on the pastoral curriculum; developing inclusion and intervention strategies to support the special educational needs of all our students, particularly around autism and related anxieties and behaviours.

At the Corley Centre I have successfully implemented a number of significant changes around a redesign of pastoral structures and systems to enable all students to receive quality support and care from staff who are equipped with a shared knowledge and understanding of all our students’ needs, abilities and aspirations.


Deputy Headteacher

My Teaching career began in 1996. I have been a Head of Department, Head of Faculty and an Assistant Headteacher

From 2011 I have been leading on the pastoral curriculum; developing inclusion and intervention strategies to support the special educational needs of all our students, particularly around autism and related anxieties and behaviours

SPECIALISM

SEND, Behaviour Management

LAURA STEVENSON

NQTs and ITTs


INTRODUCTION

Laura is an Assistant Vice Principal specialising in the induction and support of newly qualified teachers and ITT students.



Maths subject lead


Participated in a growth mind set research group with Maths Hubs

Delivered training to develop teaching assistants in their role

Delivered NQT training

Delivered Singapore Maths textbook approach training

Link tutor for Warwick University ITT students

Driver for staff wellbeing

SPECIALISM

Maths textbook approach

NQT and ITT support and training

programmes


Staff wellbeing

Growth Mind set

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CLARE STAINES

Mathematics

Blue Sky Teaching

School Alliance

INTRODUCTION

Clare’s SLE specialism is Mathematics. She is currently Deputy Head Teacher at Saint Thomas More School and Inclusion lead.


Clare has taught across the primary age range for over 25 years and has led maths across this age range including nursery. She has experience of being a trained Numbers Count teacher and of other maths interventions alongside teaching maths to mastery through the use of Singaporean approaches.

She has helped to improve standards and enabled schools to set up systems of sustainability. Has been an SLE for two years working in a variety of schools.

SPECIALISM

Monitoring and evaluating maths

Numbers Count training (Early conceptual development of maths)

Maths interventions

SLE using Singaporean approach and provides a 2 day training package and follow up twilights

LYNNE BURNS

English


INTRODUCTION

Lynne is a Deputy Headteacher and an SLE for primary English. Lynne has also worked as a leading teacher for literacy for Coventry Local Authority. She has worked in all Key Stages, but specialises in Key Stage 1 and lower Key Stage 2.


Deputy Headteacher at Spon Gate Primary School

English subject leader for 15 years

Qualified facilitator for ITP and OTP

Qualified facilitator for The Power of Coaching

SPECIALISM

The development of reading within the school

Effective practice in guided reading

Effective phonics teaching and developing practitioners’ subject knowledge for phonics

Primary Writing Project

The monitoring of the English curriculum

Effective moderation of reading and writing

Delivering CPD packages

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ZOHRA DHANANI

Mathematics & Leadership of Curriculum (Secondary)


INTRODUCTION

I am an Assistant Headteacher of President Kennedy School and responsible for Mathematics. I have led my department through the journey from being satisfactory to becoming outstanding. When I joined the school, the maths department was in the bottom 6% of schools for attainment and we are now in the top 6% of schools.


I qualified as a teacher of Mathematics 18 years ago and still have my passion for teaching my subject. This passion has driven the decisions I have made during my career. I started with the desire to change learning in my classroom which led me to change learning across the school and, now as an SLE, I look forward to supporting changing learning across other schools.

I view my role as SLE as an exciting opportunity to work with other schools. I feel strongly that whilst I can offer skills and advice that will be of use to others, I will also be able to gain a lot from the schools and colleagues that I interact with.

SPECIALISM

Monitoring and evaluating maths

Maths interventions

RUTH ROBERTS

PSHE English

(Primary)


School Alliance

INTRODUCTION

Ruth’s expertise includes working with schools to

develop their PSHE curriculum both inside and

outside the classroom; creating PSHE rich schools.

Expertise in the teaching and learning of English

includes improving children’s attitudes to reading

and developing teachers’ skills in raising

attainment in this subject; creating environments

which support sustained change for improvement.


Leader for PSHE and English

Outstanding practitioner across all three

primary phases

Masters degree in Education (Distinction)

Supported several primary schools

SPECIALISM

Devising tailored PSHE curriculums

Supporting schools to fulfil their

responsibilities in terms of PREVENT and the

teaching of British Values

Developing schools’ abilities in delivering

high quality Primary Sex and Relationships

Education

Assessing Reading without levels at Key

Stages 1 and 2

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ANNE-MARIE WEAR

English and Phonics


INTRODUCTION

Anne-Marie is a Specialist Leader of Education with specialist knowledge of English and Phonics. Her expertise includes ensuring outstanding Phonics teaching at EYFS and Key Stage 1 and raising attainment and progress across the school in English.


English Leader

KS1 Phase Leader

Phonics Leader


Outstanding Phonics results

Supported other primary leaders in both Phonics teaching and accelerating progress in Year 1

Supported other primary schools in developing teaching in Key Stage One

SPECIALISM

Improving Phonics outcomes in EYFS and Key Stage 1 phases

Coaching and staff development

Developing the teaching of phonics

Delivering CPD – English in KS1, Phonics, Reading

Developing a text based literacy curriculum


KELLY JOYCE

Literacy & CPD

RSA Academies’

Teaching School Alliance

INTRODUCTION

Kelly is an Assistant Headteacher and a Special-

ist Leader of Education for Primary Literacy who

has a toolkit of strategies for enhancing teaching

and learning.


Assistant Headteacher

Key Stage 2 Standards Leader


Supported various West Midlands and

Warwickshire Schools with a focus on

questioning and Literacy leadership

SPECIALISM

Literacy


Year Six

Coaching and Mentoring

Questioning

CPD

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LINDA DAVIES

SEND / Communication / Literacy

Inclusive Alliance

INTRODUCTION

Having trained as a primary teacher, I have been fortunate in having had the opportunity to teach across all age ranges (3-19 years) within Sherbourne Fields School, delivering a broad range of curriculum subjects to students with special educational needs.


Through my various roles and substantial experience, I have been able to develop my own practice, guiding, supporting and motivating colleagues in Communication and the Sensory Curriculum. I am passionate about providing students with the best possible learning opportunities appropriate to their SEND, and by working collaboratively, we use every opportunity to build on and develop student’s life skills. I believe that sharing and developing good practice can help transform schools and the lives of opportunities of students within it.

SPECIALISM

SEND

Communication

Literacy

SARAH MORGAN

Leadership/Science

RSA Academies’


INTRODUCTION

Sarah is a Vice Principal and a Specialist Leader of Educations specialising in Leadership.



Ex Science Curriculum Leader

Supported and worked in cross phases

NPQSL

Trainer for NPQML and NPQSL

BTEC Quality Nominee

SPECIALISM

Leadership development Science Inclusion and pastoral support Pupil Premium Mentoring and staff development Quality Assurance Whole School Marking and Feedback



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KELLY SHENTON

SEND/Phonics

RSA Academies’


INTRODUCTION

Kelly is a Specialist Leader of Education with an

expert knowledge in providing provision for

children with MLD, SLD & ASD within a

mainstream setting. She has a proven track record

of improving provision within Key Stage 1, with

particular emphasis on Phonics.


SENDCO award


Management & Leadership Program for

Coventry

Delivering CPD at school

Data analysis and tracking to support

provision and progress

SPECIALISM

SEN provision and best practices Inclusion Differentiation Phonics Transition from EYFS to Year 1, KS1 to KS2

LAURA-JAYNE WARD

Geography/Leadership of curriculum

RSA Academies’


INTRODUCTION

Laura-Jayne is an Assistant Vice Principal and a

Specialist Leader of Education specialising in

Geography education and Initial Teacher

Education.



Supported and worked in cross phases

Chartered Geographer (Teacher) with the

Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)

Writes for the Geographical Association on

curriculum leadership and teaching and

learning in Geography

SPECIALISM

Leadership development Geography and wider Humanities teaching

and learning Mentoring and staff development Supporting Early Career Teachers and Initial

Teacher Education Post-16 and Careers Education



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EMMA BARBER

SEN

RSA Academies’


INTRODUCTION

Emma is a highly experienced and qualified SENCO and is a Specialist Leader of SEN. Emma’s expertise includes identifying students with SEN and ensuring interventions are targeted at narrowing the gap. Emma is able to coach, facilitate and provide expert support to staff members to develop their knowledge and confidence of SEN.


MA in Educational Leadership – University of Warwick

SENCO award

Curriculum Leader for A Level Psychology


Completion of the National College MLDP

Supported primary and secondary schools

Regular attendee to Coventry Council SEN Assessment Panels

SPECIALISM

Data Tracking, Provision and SEN Intervention

Narrowing the gap Early identification of SEND Maximising the Impact of Teaching

Assistants Implementation of the Graduated Approach Application and reviews of EHC’s Mentoring and staff development

LINZI SAVAGE

SEN, Mathematics

Inclusive Alliance

INTRODUCTION

I have experience teaching pupils between the ages of 2 and 19 years in both mainstream and special educational settings. I am currently Assistant Head at Sherbourne Fields Special School where I am Head of Key Stage 3 and Mathematics Co-ordinator. As a committed and enthusiastic teacher I believe that pupils learn best when their education is tailored to meet their individual needs. I use a variety of strategies, techniques and resources to deliver engaging and effective lessons to pupils of varying levels.


Assistant Head in an all age, broad-spectrum

specialist school

Head of Key Stage 3

Postgraduate Mathematics Specialism

Maths co-ordinator



Developing the use of high tech

Augmentative and Alternative

Communication Devices

Supported and worked in cross phase

SPECIALISM

SEND

Mathematics

Literacy & Communication



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MANDEEP DHESI

Nursery

RSA Academies’


INTRODUCTION

Mandeep is a Specialist Leader in Education with an expert knowledge and understanding of supporting the Early Years curriculum and development in nursery.


Willenhall Community School - Coventry

Curriculum Leader in Nursery


Supported several Nurseries and managers.

Outstanding Early Years development results.

SPECIALISM

Curriculum Leader in Nursery


Improving Nursery outcomes and environments

Sharing best practice with practitioners

MICHAEL MCCORMICK

Maths

RSA Academies’


INTRODUCTION

Michael is a Specialist Leader of Education with an expert knowledge in supporting Mathematics teaching from KS1 to KS2 and curriculum development.


YR3 teacher—Whitmore Park

Curriculum Leader Maths


Supported other primary schools

SPECIALISM

Delivering CPD at school and to external audiences, including:

1. Deepening Mathematical thinking and

understanding

2. Developing assessment systems to track progress and attainment

3. The use of data to inform leaders and teachers

4. How to share best practice within and across Key Stages

5. Developing practice of NQTs

6. Planning outstanding lessons



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EMMA MAGUIRE

EYFS/Phonics

RSA Academies’


INTRODUCTION

Emma is a Specialist Leader of Education with specialist knowledge of Phonics teaching and provision. Her expertise includes ensuring outstanding Phonics teaching at EYFS and Key Stage 1.


Year 1 Leader of a 3 form entry primary school (Courthouse Green Primary, Coventry)


Outstanding Phonics results

Supported other primary leaders in both Phonics teaching and accelerating progress in Year 1

SPECIALISM

Improving Phonics outcomes in EYFS and Key

Stage 1 phases


Intervention planning and assessment

strategies to diminish the difference

Transition from EYFS to Key Stage 1, including

devising continuous provision opportunities in

Key Stage 1 that builds on foundation stage

principals, whilst providing the progression of

skills and challenge of the national curriculum

Teaching and learning in Year 1 that

accelerates progress and creates confident,

independent, and reflective learners

SUZIE GREEN

Mathematics



Masters in Mathematics education

Director of Mathematics

Mathematics lead for the Collaborative C

network

Mathematics lead for the Finham Park MAT

Outstanding teacher

Supported primary and secondary schools –

lots of work on transition and cross phase

moderation

SPECIALISM

Cross phase moderation and transition

Supporting the development of schemes of

learning and assessments

Supporting with the implementation of data

and tracking systems

Supporting with intervention

Can provide CPD on:

Teaching mathematics for Mastery

Life beyond levels – rigorous assessment in

KS3

Adapting to new specifications in

mathematics

Improving teaching in your department

Working with ITT and NQT mathematicians



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CAROLYN PRIOR

Maths


Alliance

INTRODUCTION

Carolyn is a class teacher and KS2 Phase Leader at St Augustine’s Catholic Primary School. She is a Specialist Leader of Education with an expert knowledge of ‘Singapore’ style maths.


Carolyn is part of a team who deliver Maths No Problem training programme to a range of schools. She has supported school leaders and teachers in their development and delivery of the Maths No Problem scheme by offering open lessons, coaching and support.

SPECIALISM


Provides a Maths No Problem training package

with follow up twilight sessions

School training and support in the planning and

delivery of ‘Singapore’ style lessons

Staff development through coaching

Maths leader support

NQT support

Use of TAs within ‘Singapore’ style maths

lessons

Implementing the Maths No Problem scheme

DANIELLE KINGHAM

SEN/RE


Alliance

INTRODUCTION

Danielle is an Assistant Vice Principal at Sacred Heart School leading Inclusion and RE. She is an SLE for SEN and RE.


Outstanding practitioner RE subject lead Teaching experience in both key stage 1 and

2, specialising in lower key stage 2 Has helped to improve standards in schools

across Coventry, Warwickshire and Oxford and enabled them to set up systems of sustainability

Has been an SLE for two years working in a variety of schools

Conducted a research project with the National College of Teaching and Leadership for ‘Closing the Gap’

SPECIALISM

Setting up systems for recording and monitoring

children with an identification of SEND

Evaluating provision

Closing the gap

RE teaching and leadership in a Catholic setting

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ELAINE CAKEBREAD

Early Years


Alliance

INTRODUCTION

Elaine is an experienced Early Years leader with a highly effective team behind her. She has regular experience of supporting other schools and delivering training to Early Years practitioners.


Early years/KS1 teacher

Early years lead

Early years moderator


Training early years staff with a range of ex-perience and facing different challenges

SPECIALISM

Early years

JACYLN GRAHAM

Computing


Alliance

INTRODUCTION

I am currently a Year 4 teacher at Grangehurst Primary School. I have experience of working across KS1 and KS2. I’m currently the EVC within school and have been Computing lead for 7 years. Over the years I have been computing lead I have developed a toolkit of strategies to develop the teaching and learning within Computing.


Teacher for 10 years

Worked across KS1 and KS2

Seesaw Ambassador

Class Dojo Mentor

SPECIALISM

Computing

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LEANNE CASEY

Maths/Closing the GAP


Alliance

INTRODUCTION

Deputy Headteacher at ST Michael's CE Academy

Mastery Specialist for Central Maths Hub


Experience of working in a range of settings and supporting schools within different contexts

Currently a Mastery Specialist with the Central MathsHub supporting other schools within reach with 'Teaching for Mastery'

Trained by NCETM and supported with continuing professional development through NCTEM and Central MathHub

Experience of delivering CPD courses including teacher subject knowledge enhancement (SKE) for maths, mastery, supporting SEN learning in maths and fluency courses

Experience of coaching and sustained development models including teacher research groups (TRG)

Experience of working on SLE deployment supporting schools in transition to a mastery curriculum

Experience of leading workshops at pupil premium conferences and supporting schools with pupil premium reviews

SLE for closing the gap

SPECIALISM

Mathematics

Closing the GAP

MATHEW THOMAS

English


Alliance

INTRODUCTION

I have been teaching for seven years and have led English across two completely different Primary Schools in the city. Currently, I work for the Inspire Education Trust as an English Leader and Key Stage Two Leader. My role requires me to work closely with other subject and ‘Standard Leaders’ across the MAT.

Recently, I have been working closely with schools from other networks and have been delivering continued professional development for teachers in several schools in the city. Teaching and Learning is a particular passion for me and I relish any opportunity to share exciting, cutting edge English pedagogy with staff!


Currently a Year 6 Teacher, English Lead and

Key Stage 2 Standards Lead.

Have led CPD sessions across a variety of

school networks.

Devised own English models which have

been successfully implemented or adapted in schools across the city.

I regularly carry out teaching strategy

sessions with different year groups (1-6) across my school.

SPECIALISM

Primary English

Delivering high quality CPD packages

Executing Reading Strategies within school

Developing Greater Depth in Reading (End of

KS2)

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RACHEL PEAVOY

English/Literacy


Alliance

INTRODUCTION

I have led English at Sacred Heart School for seven years and have worked as an SLE for the last three. During this time, I have supported a number of schools in developing their English provision and have delivered numerous training sessions for Blue Sky Teaching school, including: Creative Grammar; Grammar subject Knowledge; English leads; SLE training; NQT and Maths No Problem. Recently, as English network lead, I have worked closely with other schools within the Romero Academy to continue to improve English provision. I am passionate about teaching English and always strive to update my own pedagogy and ensure that Sacred Heart School provides excellent teaching and learning for all pupils.


Vice Principal of Sacred Heart School Year 6 Teacher English SLE and English lead Network lead SLE trainer NPQML/SL trainer Maths No Problem trainer

SPECIALISM

Primary English

Grammar CPD

Reading CPD

Whole School Curriculum development

Subject leader development

VICKY NOONE

Assessment & English


Alliance

INTRODUCTION

Currently I work at Stoke Primary School as an Assistant Head Teacher with responsibility for Upper Key Stage 2, Computing and Moderation and Assessment. Over the past 4 years, I have also take a lead on the English curriculum across the school.

In my role as an SLE, I have delivered CPD programmes to teachers and leaders focussing on the process of assessment and moderation and how to ensure the best outcomes for the school. Additionally, I have worked in a number of schools and network groups across the city to support teachers individually or in groups with the assessment and moderation process. I have also worked with schools to develop their English curriculum to review their current provision and raise standards across Key Stage 1 and 2.


Assistant Head Teacher Experienced Subject Leader Outstanding Practitioner Local Authority Writing Moderator Key Stage 2 SATs marker Lead CPD for Assessments at Key Stage 2

SPECIALISM

Key Stage 2 SATs preparation

Network and In-School Moderation

English Curriculum Development

1:1 Staff Support with Assessment and Modera-

tion

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CIARA HARTLEY

Maths


INTRODUCTION

Ciara has been teaching Mathematics in the UK for eight years after my training in the Republic of Ireland; spending six of these years holding TLR positions across different Key Stages and schools. Her main areas of responsibility have been to create schemes of work, structure and coordinate intervention and track data to ensure progress is achieved by all. In addition, she has always been involved in staff development from leading departmental and whole school CPD to coaching and mentoring teachers, including non-specialists.

Ciara holds the formal role of coaching and mentoring members of staff with a particular focus on AfL, quality written feedback, embedding stretch and challenge and encouraging deep learning through questioning.


KS3 Maths coordinator at Marlborough School, Hertfordshire

KS3 Maths teaching and intervention coordinator at Ash Green School, Coventry

KS5 Maths Coordinator at Myton School, Warwick

Department Coach and Mentor at Myton School, Warwick

SPECIALISM

KS5 Maths teaching and learning

Coaching and Mentoring

Written feedback to stretch and challenge

Assessment for Learning

EMMA ATKINS

KS3 Curriculum/Transition


INTRODUCTION

Emma is an Assistant Head teacher responsible for KS3 Curriculum and Primary School Transition, as well as timetabling. She has been a curriculum leader of Mathematics (KS3-5) and was joint curriculum of English to help support staff development and the tracking of students through effective data use. She has developed stronger links with feeder primary schools to ensure best practice is shared and students have a seamless transition to Secondary School.


Curriculum leader Mathematics NPQSL qualification

SPECIALISM

Mathematics KS3 – 5

Whole school Numeracy

Head of Department

Transition: Primary - Secondary

Timetabling

Staff Development

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GURPREET VIRDEE

Humanities


INTRODUCTION

Gurpreet is a Lead Practitioner of Humanities at President Kennedy School, responsible for teaching and learning within this faculty. Her role requires her to ensure there is a consistent and cohesive curriculum which challenges all pupils and also provides them with skills to become proficient within the subject.


She has experience in supporting and coaching staff that are at various stages of their career, developing their confidence and skills to lead and manage change within the curriculum and in their classrooms. This work has consisted of reviewing provision and supporting leaders within their departments to write effective action plans and demonstrating best practice for others.

SPECIALISM

She has also worked with Humanities

departments outside of her own school

developing their curriculum and improving

teaching and learning. She is OLEVI trained in

order to facilitate how to develop classroom

teachers into good and outstanding classroom

practitioners.

JULIE BIRCHER

T&L/CPD


INTRODUCTION

Julie is a Senior Leader and a Specialist

Leader of Education with an expert knowledge in

Teaching and Learning, Curriculum planning and

Oracy.


Assistant Head Teacher Supported numerous Coventry Schools – Oracy and Humanities, Teaching and Learning and Leadership

SPECIALISM

Teaching & Learning

Curriculum

Coaching, Mentoring, CPD

Humanities

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JULIE STEVENS

Literacy/English


INTRODUCTION

Julie is an Assistant Head teacher responsible for whole school literacy. She has been a curriculum leader of English (KS3-5) and has supported HODs with department development in a range of specialisms. She has coached and trained leaders on the NPQML and supported CPD provision.


SLE Curriculum leader English Coaching of middle leaders Examining and moderating KS4 and 5 English

SPECIALISM

Whole school literacy

English

Performing Arts

CPD

Coaching

Supporting change

NICHOLAS MORT

T&L/CPD


INTRODUCTION

Nicholas has been Assistant Headteacher at President Kennedy School since 2013 and is currently Director of the President Kennedy Teaching School Alliance. In his previous role, he was Director of Post 16 at President Kennedy School for 8 years and part of the Leadership Team that led the school to an Outstanding OFSTED judgment in 2013. Nicholas has previously worked as an Assistant Headteacher and Head of History in two schools in Warwickshire and Milton Keynes.


Head of History, The Radcliffe School,

Wolverton

Head of History and Assistant Headteacher,

Trinity Catholic School, Leamington Spa

Director of Post 16 and Assistant

Headteacher, President Kennedy School, Coventry

SPECIALISM

Curriculum Development



Assessment and Data Analysis

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SCOTT MEREDITH

Art & Design


INTRODUCTION

Scott achieves consistently outstanding results and he has embraced the changes to the curriculum and worked closely with exam boards (OCR). The ethos he creates in the department begins in KS3 with a belief in challenging and engaging students; this is particularly successful at KS4 where his students thrive on designing and creating original, personal and independent work. He fosters passion and creativity in his students, and challenges them further by introducing different endorsements at GCSE: Fine Art, Art and Design, Digital Photography (lens-based), and Critical and Contextual courses.

“We live in a world where failure haunts us and is felt to be unacceptable, yet the only way of learning is to fail and to learn from it. Without risk-taking, how does anyone get better at anything?”


Head of Art and Design for ten years Outstanding practitioner Leader of an outstanding department

SPECIALISM

Painting, drawing, sculpture and printmaking

Improving Art KS4 outcomes through the differ-

entiation of lessons and schemes of Learning

Promoting challenge and independence in the

class room

Building effective relationships with students and

staff

Promotion of boys engagement at KS3

Coaching

Supporting change

STACY HOWE

English/Assessment/ITT


INTRODUCTION

In her role as a Lead Practitioner in English at President Kennedy School, Stacy is responsible for coaching, mentoring and developing staff knowledge of Curriculum and Teaching and Learning. Initially, that work has been focused on training and Newly Qualified Staff, however in the past few years she has also worked with staff across the school in a number of subjects, as well as broadening that support to other schools across the city. She has a particular interest in strategies to stretch and challenge High Ability pupils, especially in terms of developing learning behaviours to prepare them for the demands of Higher Education. She is also interested in how Oracy within the classroom can be used to enhance the quality of writing.


Throughout her 8 years at President Kennedy

School, she has worked in a variety of roles within

the English department. Her initial role as KS3

Co-ordinator helped to develop and foster an

in-depth knowledge of curriculum and assessment.

Her role has now widened to include Teaching and

Learning across the department as a whole. As a

Lead Practitioner, she is now able to use coaching

as a tool to develop the confidence of staff and to

empower them as leaders in their own classrooms.

SPECIALISM

English

Curriculum and Assessment

ITT

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NITHARSHAN SRIKANTHAPALAN

Secondary Maths


School Alliance

INTRODUCTION

I am a Maths SLE and Leader of Learning at Caludon Castle School and make up part of one of the most successful Maths teams in Coventry I am also a member of the Learning and Teaching team, delivering and supporting all staff in their development.

Through my role as an SLE I have had the wonderful opportunity to work with colleagues on a 1-to-1 basis to discuss development and, particularly, to encourage a greater level of risk-taking in the classroom.

I am passionate about the Learning process in enabling students to learn with minimal teacher-input and it is my belief and teaching philosophy that the more collaboration I can encourage within my classroom, the greater the level of overall learning.

Collaboration is a key part of my education beliefs; it is with enormous enthusiasm that I sought to be an SLE and therefore look forward to collaborating with a great number of colleagues in other schools as and when your need/opportunity arises.

Since becoming an SLE I have also become a credible specialist for Edexcel for their new-spec 2017 A-level Maths qualification and am therefore trained (on their behalf) to assist schools who might be implementing their specification.


Leader of learning for Mathematics

Member of the learning and teaching team

Support staff development

Specialist for Edexcel for new-spec 2017 A level Maths

SPECIALISMS

Maths Leadership New-spec A Level Maths

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CONTRACT AND ACTION PLAN

School to School Support Contract

School(s) providing support: …………………………………………………

Headteacher: ………………………………………………………………….

System Leader:………………………………………………………………..

School receiving support: …………………………………………………...

Headteacher: ………………………………………………………………….

Focus of Support Success Criteria Staff responsible for

implementation Timescale Review Point

Any further details of support:

Support Contract: to provide the support in terms of arrangements specified above: Signed (Headteacher) …………………………………………………………….. Signed (on behalf of ________ Teaching Alliance) ………………………………………………………………. The action plan and contract must be copied to the strategic lead for the respective Teaching Alliance

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