Professional Growth at The Tilian Partnership

At The Tilian Partnership, our Professional Growth Strategy is an essential component of our Improving Educational Outcomes Strategy. It serves as a mechanism through which we ensure that high-quality teaching is the standard for all students. We firmly believe that every teacher, regardless of experience, has the potential to enhance their skills and effectiveness through continuous professional development. This document outlines our unwavering dedication to providing all staff within our Trust and its schools with the necessary support and resources for ongoing growth and improvement.

 Our Commitment to Professional Learning

• Evidence-Based Opportunities: We are committed to offering evidence-based opportunities that both support and challenge our professional practise.

• Focused Learning Communities: Staff are encouraged to actively engage in a variety of professional learning activities to refine their personal practise. Our focused learning communities provide targeted opportunities for reflexion, consolidation, and enrichment of knowledge, encompassing both pedagogical and subject-specific areas.

• Needs-Led Training: Our training evolves based on identified needs, with key principles and active ingredients guiding the development of practical classroom behaviours, tools, and strategies that lead to sustainable positive outcomes in teaching and learning.

• Accountability: Every member of our team is accountable for ensuring the best possible outcomes for our children. In cases where concerns arise regarding individual progress, personalised support plans may be implemented.

We are dedicated to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and growth, where professional learning is valued and prioritised. By investing in the development of our staff, we are investing in the success and well-being of our children.

For existing and prospective schools within our Trust, we invite you to explore our Professional Growth Strategy and join us on this journey towards educational excellence.

 Join us as we strive for continuous improvement and excellence in teaching and learning!

Bespoke Professional Growth Offer 

A personalised, high‑impact development opportunity for teachers who wish to refine a specific aspect of their practice. This may be a self‑identified need or an area highlighted through monitoring.

What the Offer Provides

A structured, supportive learning cycle designed to strengthen classroom practice and deepen understanding of effective teaching through the (T)EACH Framework.

Focus Area Selection

Teachers identify a key area of practice they wish to refine. This could relate to:

• Task design

• Explanation and modelling

• Adaptive teaching

• Checking for understanding

• High‑quality practice routines

A short request is submitted to Clare outlining the chosen focus.

Expert Observation & Joint Practice Study

(T)EACH lead arranges an observation of a teacher who demonstrates strong practice in the identified area. The visiting teacher observes alongside the (T)EACH LEAD, focusing on:

• Key features of effective practice

• Links to the (T)EACH Framework

• Impact on pupils

Professional Discussion & Deep‑Dive Reflection

A structured conversation follows, led by (T)EACH LEAD, exploring:

• What made the practice effective

• How the teacher anticipated and prepared for the lesson

• Key decisions and their rationale

• What worked well, why, and what could be refined

The observed teacher joins the discussion to share their planning, thinking and reflections.

Deliberate Practice & Implementation

The visiting teacher identifies one actionable refinement, then:

• Plans the action

• Rehearses it with (T)EACH LEAD

• Receives coaching and refinement

• Implements it back in their own classroom

(T) LEAD then visits the teacher’s school to observe the improvement, with the HT also present.

Recording Impact

All learning, actions, feedback and pupil impact are recorded in the Professional Growth Record, ensuring:

• Clear evidence of development

• Alignment to Trust expectations

• A measurable improvement cycle

Quick Referral Request 

Referral Request: Bespoke Professional Growth Offer Please outline the key area of practice you wish to refine. This may be self‑identified or highlighted through monitoring. Include:

• Your chosen focus area (linked to (T)EACH)

• Specific strategies you wish to develop

• Any context that will help Clare plan your visit

Once submitted, you will contact you to arrange an observation with a teacher strong in your chosen area and begin the professional learning cycle.