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Investing in your staff is an investment in your school's future. At Inspire Partnership Academy Trust, we believe that high-quality professional development is essential for creating a thriving learning environment and achieving exceptional outcomes for all students.
Our comprehensive professional learning programs are designed to empower educators at all levels – from leadership to teaching and support staff. Through our innovative courses and workshops, you can develop the skills and knowledge needed to inspire, engage, and support your students.
Not only does our professional learning enhance student achievement, but it also fosters a positive and supportive school culture. By investing in your staff's growth and development, you can improve job satisfaction, boost retention rates, and attract top talent.
Discover the transformative power of Inspire Partnership Academy Trust professional learning. Explore our offerings below and embark on a journey of professional growth and excellence."
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Leadership
Leadership
How to empower a team
How to empower a team
Audience
Audience
Staff who are new to phase, middle or senior leadership roles
Content
Content
Culture and climate
How to give and receive feedback
Coaching
Leadership styles
Knowing yourself and knowing your team
Difficult conversations
Articulating impact
Outcomes
Outcomes
Developing a team culture that is empowering and builds on everyone’s strengths
Understanding different styles of leadership and how they can impact on a team
Promoting the development of others through coaching and mentoring
Sessions and timings
Sessions and timings
4 virtual sessions – 1 per half term
8:30 am – 10:30 am
Autumn 2 onwards
Tues 12.11.24
Tues 14.01.25
Tues 04.03.25
Tues 06.05.25
Coaching skills
Coaching skills
Audience
Audience
Headteachers and deputy headteachers
Content
Content
Developing a culture for coaching
What makes a great coach? Principles and competencies
Coaching models and scaffolds
Outcomes
Outcomes
Have built greater confidence in understanding of what makes a good coach and how to adapt strategies according to need
To leave with a developed toolkit of coaching models and strategies in order to support and challenge people they lead
Sessions and timings
Sessions and timings
3 sessions
First session in Autumn 2 face to face
28.11.24 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Remaining 2 - virtual
3 hours each - Spring 1 & 2
12.02.25 9:15 am - 12:15 pm
27.03.25 9:15 am - 12:15 pm
Subject leadership
Subject leadership
Audience
Audience
Those new to subject leadership
Content
Content
Understand the ‘knowledge’ aspect of leadership
Coverage of effective leadership behaviours
Effective action planning
How to monitor and evaluate your subject
Preparing for a deep dive
Networking with other subject leaders
Outcomes
Outcomes
To have built a greater confidence in understanding of what makes a good subject leader and how to have impact across the school
To leave with a developed toolkit of leading a subject and strategies in order to monitor, time manage, prioritise, support and challenge people they lead in relation to their subject
Sessions and timings
Sessions and timings
3 virtual sessions
starting from autumn 2 (spring 1 and summer 2)
2 hours
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
14.11.24
16.01.25
05/06.25
Teaching
Teaching
Best practice in Year 6
Best practice in Year 6
Audience
Audience
Year 6 phase leaders and Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher
Content
Content
Sharing best practice and strategies for Year 6
Year 6 data leadership and how this translates into classroom practice
Outcomes
Outcomes
Gain insights into how data leadership can improve children’s outcomes and secure progress for all children
Practical ideas, tools and resources to enhance instruction and assessment
Sessions and timings
Sessions and timings
9:30 am - 11:30 am
09.10.24
17.01.25
Support staff
Support staff
Supporting children with more complex needs
Supporting children with more complex needs
Audience
Audience
Teaching Assistants working 1:1 or supporting pupils with complex needs
Content
Content
Bring EHCPS and learning plans to life
Behaviour: work avoidance/self and coregulation
Developing independence
Supporting sensory needs
Using intense interaction/precision teaching to support learning
Visit to another school
Outcomes
Outcomes
Teaching Assistants will have the skills and knowledge to support complex pupils to access the school environment and a personalised curriculum.
Sessions and timings
Sessions and timings
5 sessions 1.5 hours (8:30 am – 10:00 am) - virtual
08.11.24
22.01.25
26.03.25
09.05.25
18.06.25
(all sessions must be attended)
Behaviour and Regulation - Kelly Gardner
Behaviour and Regulation - Kelly Gardner
Audience
Audience
Teaching Assistants
Content
Content
Reason, Relate and Regulate
De-escalation
Bring EHCPS and learning plans to life
Behaviour: work avoidance/self and coregulation
Developing independence
Supporting sensory needs
Using intense interaction/precision teaching to support learning
Visit to another school
Outcomes
Outcomes
Develop understanding of the psychological and physiological changes that occur
Gain strategies to support children who are dis-regulated
Sessions and timings
Sessions and timings
3 x 1 hour sessions (2:00 pm - 3:00 pm) - virtual
06.11.24
20.01.25
14.03.25
(all sessions must be attended)
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