Learning to Lead: Who wants to be a headteacher? Grant Gillies is the Headteacher of South Morningside Primary School in Edinburgh which was shortlisted for the TES Primary School of the Year Awards. He has been a Principal of British International all through schools in Thailand, Qatar and Romania. He has been a Headteacher in […]
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of Advising on School Improvement, the second book in The Education Adviser series by the Association of Education Advisers (AoEA). This event is your chance to dive into the latest insights on school improvement with the book’s authors and contributors. Event Details: Date: Tuesday, 3 December 2024 Time: 4:00 […]
Effective parental engagement: Ginny will discuss the ways in which schools and other agencies can successfully engage parents of children with SEND. She will explore an empathy-based approach to supporting parents through what can be very difficult and emotional times, considering the role of the SENDCo, senior leaders and outside agencies. This EduKIT will give […]
During lockdown Jason Arbuckle, Shared Education and Sectoral Support Officer, was redeployed from Shared Education to support staff more widely in school improvement. During his phone and online discussions, he discovered that many school leaders were feeling more and more isolated and showing signs of stress. As someone who had struggled with his mental health […]
Jo Laidlaw is Service Manager for Wakefield Inclusion Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Support Services (WISENDSS). She has vast senior leadership experience including her work as a Specialist Leader in SEND for the National Programme for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities/Alternative Provision (AP) and as a Local Government Association Peer reviewer. Jo brings her experience […]
James Lewis-Coll is a Secondary Mathematics Specialist and Associate Adviser for Mathematics for the Central South Consortium (CSC) in Wales. He provides bespoke support to schools and collaborates with School Improvement Partners, planning and providing professional development for a range of stakeholders. He collaborates with the CSC Curriculum Team to develop teaching and learning materials. […]
Jill Robson is currently the NAPCE (National Association of Pastoral Care in Education) Secretary. She has been a member of NAPCE since the 1980’s and has served on regional and national committees. She has been a member of the national executive for 20 years and has served as Secretary, Treasurer, Vice Chair and Chair. Her […]
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of Advising on Governance in Education, the third book in The Education Adviser series by the Association of Education Advisers (AoEA). This event is your chance to dive into the latest insights on governance in education with the book’s authors and contributors. Event Details: Date: Tuesday, 6 May 2025 […]
A year has passed since riots unsettled some of our communities. While the visible unrest has subsided, the deeper fractures remain. Across the UK, flags continue to be raised and marches unfold weekly. For some, these represent pride and identity. For others, they trigger unease and exclusion. As an educator who has witnessed these divisions […]
At Willow Wood Community Primary, Headteacher Lindsay Robertson quickly realised that traditional behaviour strategies such as ladders, sanctions and inconsistent rules were not only ineffective but damaging, especially for children with Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). Change required more than a new policy – it needed a shift in mindset. The school introduced a Self-Regulation and […]
Emma Jackson-Phillips, English and Literacy Adviser at the Central South Consortium, was tasked with driving sustainable literacy improvement across schools in her region. Discover how the Adaptive Capacity Model and Kirkpatrick Model were applied to transform literacy provision across school clusters. Emma will showcase how professional learning, collaborative design, and robust evaluation frameworks can raise standards […]
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of Advising on Organisational Development in Education, the fourth book in The Education Adviser series by the Association of Education Advisers (AoEA). This event is your chance to dive into the latest insights on organisational development in education with the book’s authors and contributors. Event Details: Date: Tuesday, […]