What to expect from the accelerator programme

Programme elements

CORE ELEMENTS (included with programme)

If your programme is funded, these are a requirement of your funded programme.

If your application was accepted in the Spring term, we use the summer term to provide initial steps to best prepare for September. Keep an eye out for the following:

communications sharing key information and offering support
guidance on how you can access a range of resources
invitations to Skills Builder events and webinars
early access to book and attend your Skills Leader Training Day

Skills Leader Training Days x 2

Two online training days (9am - 2.30pm) in the early Autumn and Spring term. Multiple dates available.

Who attends? The Skills Leader (the lead teacher at your school/college)

What?

Share best practice from the Partnership
Explore resources
Network- meet and learn from fellow Skills Leaders

How? Online, via Zoom

Planning Meetings x 3

Termly, 1-hour video calls with your Education Associate.

Who attends? The Skills Leader (lead teacher) and a member of Senior Leadership.

What?

Develop a bespoke, manageable plan for how your school or college would like to teach the essential skills
Set tailored goals for the term ahead
Decide what content is best for your teacher training, and which staff will attend
Plan the use of flexible support time to achieve your goals

How? Video call, 1 hour, booked by you each term

Teacher Training Sessions x 2

Twilight or daytime training sessions for your teachers and/or support staff, tailored to suit your context.

Who attends? Bespoke. This may be whole school or specific staff or faculty members.

What?

The training content is tailored to meet your needs. We'll agree what will be covered with you in your Planning Meeting
No two trainings are the same. Upskilling might include strategies for modelling essential skills, resource walk-throughs, or mapping skills into curriculum planning

How? Online via Zoom. 1 hour slot. Booked any time to suit you in the Autumn and Spring term.

PREMIUM ELEMENTS (costs associated)

Challenge Days

Fully resourced, students to apply all 8 essential skills, practical challenge, versions for all phases and settings.

Extended Projects

10-hour projects, linked to a big question, students learn 3 focus skills, best for EYFS-KS2 and specialist settings.

Virtual Trips

Fully resourced, practical challenge, includes live facilitated feedback session, best for KS2+.

Virtual Work Experience Modules

Online activities, linking sectors to essential skills, students can work independently, best for KS3+.

Timeline

A termly overview of what to expect during your Accelerator programme:

Roles & Responsibilities

What is my role in my school's Accelerator programme?

Skills Leader

“I'm developing a bespoke strategy that is manageable but also has impact - best of both worlds!”

Be in regular communication with your dedicated Education Associate
Attend x2 Skills Leader Training Days
Develop and review your priorities during termly Planning Meetings with your Education Associate
Organise the delivery of training (run by your Education Associate) and support colleagues in the day to day realisation of your strategy
Network with other Skills Leaders, via our communities of practice and conference day
Work towards recognition via a Skills Builder Award

Senior Leader

"Skills Builder has become an inextricable part of our school's identity."

Support your school's Skills Leader
Ensure your Skills Leader has protected time to attend training and receive strategy support
Attend termly Planning Meetings to define your school's strategy and ensure it aligns with your school's priorities
Share any budget allocations or opportunities to increase impact
Support your school's Skills Leader to plan wider staff training opportunities

Teacher

"The best part of Skill Builder is seeing the students' confidence and engagement improve."

Support your Skills Leader to deliver your school's strategy
Reflect on your students' essential skills
Use the language of skills within your classroom
Access ready made resources to explicitly teach the essential skills

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