Consultancy
Creative Education provides consultancy services to schools, colleges and Local Authorities on a wide range of topics.
We have recently launched a whole school review programme and two new School Improvement courses:
Whole-school review – a flexible and effective framework
This brand new programme is designed to turn weaknesses into strengths and to build on good practice, enabling schools to move from “good” to “outstanding”. We work with schools to devise a customised review programmed based on range of eight modules starting with Needs Analysis and finishing with Formative and Summative Assessments.
For further information email: leadership@creativeeducation.co.uk or call us on: 020 8253 8257
Tackling Special Measures: How to Guide your School to Rapid and Sustainable Recovery (Course No: 7895)
Designed for Headteachers of schools which are at risk of moving into - or are currently in - Special Measures, this residential course comprises 2 days of seminars and workshops.
Course delegates will be able to identify the specific challenges relating to their schools and find effective strategies to tackle the key issues. Click here for full course details
Rapid School Recovery Programme for Local Authorities and Academies (Course No: 7903)
This one-day course is designed for advisers who are working with schools which are at risk of moving into Special Measures or are currently in Special Measures. Delegates will be able to pinpoint the strategic changes in their schools which need to be made immediately, structure an effective recovery programme, build capacity and plan for sustained improvement. Click here for full course details
Our Consultants
All of our consultants have held senior leadership positions in education (many are also registered inspectors and school improvement partners who are currently involved in school evaluation).
With the analytical skills to get to the heart of a brief and the experience to communicate and implement recommendations, our consultants are uniquely placed to fulfil the most challenging of action plans and to drive continued, sustainable improvement. Alternatively, action plans can be taken up by internal staff with occasional direction or guidance from the consultant.
The following are our key consultation areas:
Our recent consultancy work has included reviews of Local Authority special educational needs provision, inclusion advisor training in many Local Authorities, the overall direction and guidance of a pupil referral unit, subject leader guidance in schools where departments need support and general advisory work with clusters of schools.
Contact us for more information about our consultancy services and how we can help your school.
Whole School Review
We have developed a new review programme which is designed to turn weaknesses into strengths, to build on good practice and to help schools to move from “good” to “outstanding”.
Allowing maximum flexibility, the modular format will underpin and extend schools’ ongoing performance and monitoring processes.
Schools can select any of the eight elements from the list below (individually or in combination) in the sequence which best meets their short or long term needs. Working through the programme will progressively increase schools’ capacity for sustained success.
The Review Modules
- Needs analysis: this in-depth analysis establishes the competency levels of staff in lesson observation technique and feedback. Consultants shadow Heads of Department and the Senior Leadership Team to gauge their effectiveness against Ofsted criteria and provide training where required.
- Mock Inspection: this inspection is carried out in line with the Ofsted framework. Verbal and written feedback will be given to the SLT.
- Departmental Review: the curriculum and all departmental documentation (self-evaluation and development planning) appropriate to leadership and raising standards are reviewed. Work scrutiny is undertaken, lesson observations are carried out and Heads of Department are shadowed.
- Lesson observation training for all managers: this includes feedback and training for senior leaders in all aspects of inspection.
- Leadership capacity: self-evaluation and School Improvement Plan: a thorough analysis of SEF quality and improvement planning relating to priorities is provided. Performance data is evaluated.
- Partnerships: discussions take place with stakeholders to ascertain the level of their involvement in the school and how much their input is taken into consideration.
- Developmental programme: as a result of the Departmental Review and the mock inspection, a CPD training plan is provided for further development for all relevant members of staff (support and teaching). This includes coaching and mentoring as required.
- Assessments: the process will provide formative and summative assessments both of departments and the senior team as well as a judgment of the overall effectiveness of the school.
Please contact us to discuss your current situation and we will work with you to formalise a review programme which meets your specific needs.
Subject Review
One of our most popular services is the independent evaluation of subject provision – either in a school or across a whole Local Authority.
As many of our highly-qualified consultants are registered inspectors, a subject evaluation provides schools with a unique opportunity to obtain a thorough, independent and actionable report in advance of an Ofsted inspection or following an inspection where significant weaknesses have been identified.
Our evaluation process focuses on strengths and weaknesses in:
- standards of achievement
- leadership and management
- learning and teaching
- curriculum provision
- assessment
- SMSC
At the end of each review a full report will identify the areas of good practice which can be shared and the areas of weakness which need to be tackled. This report also provides the means to generate continued and sustained improvement.
To find out more about subject reviews and how they can benefit your school or Local Authority, please contact us and we will be happy to help.
Leadership and Strategy
At times of change it can be difficult to know where to turn, what your first steps should be and what you can do to foster sustained improvement in your school. This is where our experienced consultants can help.
With their wide range of senior management and Local Authority experience our consultants can provide a complete service. They give advice on the strategy for key decisions and on project development, as well as providing recommendations, support and training for the leaders who are ultimately responsible for decision-making.
Here are some of the key areas where we can provide assistance:
- Reviewing behaviour improvement strategies including BIP and inclusion procedures
- Evaluating extended school provision – reviewing outcomes for different groups
- Providing training and development in Assessment for Learning across Local Authorities and within schools
- Reviewing current practice for recruitment arrangements within schools
- Assisting schools with the self-evaluation process and preparation for Ofsted
- Evaluating SEN provision and effectiveness
- Evaluating headteacher appraisal
Whatever your concerns may be, the advice and support of our consultancy team can help you to turn your school around.
If you would like us to look at a specific issue in your school or Local Authority, please contact us
Coaching and Mentoring
Coaching and mentoring can make a significant difference in schools, both to individuals’ performance and to their job satisfaction. It provides focused, professional advice to help teams and individuals to break down the barriers to success and to make measurable progress in realising their potential, increasing their effectiveness and developing their role.
Comprised of highly-skilled and empathetic coaches and mentors, our team has extensive experience in schools or colleges and specialisms ranging from teaching and learning to behaviour management.
We have the capacity to be flexible and to combine a number of services to match the exact needs of the individual or team.
Our standard provision addresses the needs of:
- NQTs, recently-qualified teachers, heads of department, aspiring middle and senior leaders and support staff (teaching and non-teaching)
- Whole departments and senior leadership teams
Our standard coaching/mentoring formats include:
- Group training sessions, one-to-one meetings, telephone and email coaching, model and team teaching and strategic networking
A selection of areas addressed by our coaching/mentoring team:
- The induction of staff who are newly-appointed to management roles
- Improving communication skills
- Personal skills development
- Building and maintaining self-esteem
- Managing under-performing or difficult staff
- Problem analysis and resolution
Please contact us to find out more.
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