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SUMMARY:EduKIT: Using Data and Staff Development to Improve Pupil Outcomes
DESCRIPTION:This session explores how purposeful leadership can transform school culture\, systems\, and outcomes. On appointment as principal\, Dr Michelle Rainey led the introduction of new policies and procedures for tracking and intervention to raise attainment. Central to this work was reshaping culture\, developing staff\, and ensuring accountability at all levels. Through collaborative workshops with senior leaders\, middle leaders\, governors\, and staff\, a shared vision was built and embedded into a three-year School Development Plan. A tailored in-house CPD programme supported staff to grow confidence in data use\, coaching\, and leadership skills\, while ensuring workload and wellbeing remained priorities. This strategic\, inclusive approach not only improved pupil outcomes year-on-year but also created a sustainable culture of collaboration\, capacity building\, and professional growth. \n  \nRegistration:\nRSVP via the AoEA Hub – CLICK HERE TO RSVP \nIf you are not a member of the AoEA\, get in touch with us at info@aoea.co.uk to learn more about EduKITs and becoming a member of the AoEA.
URL:https://aoea.co.uk/event/edukit-using-data-and-staff-development-to-improve-pupil-outcomes/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:EduKIT
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260224T160000
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SUMMARY:Book Launch – Advising on Organisational Development in Education
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nEvent Details:\nDate: Tuesday\, 24 February 2026\nTime: 4:00 PM (GMT)\nLocation: Online via Zoom \nWhat to Expect:\nKeynote presentation by Dr Tony Birch and Ian Lane on behalf of the AoEA Editorial Team\nPanel discussion with insights from contributors\nQ&A session with experts and authors \nAvailable for preorder\, now! \nPreorder Your Copy Here. \nAgain\, special thanks to all our outstanding contributors: \nAl Kingsley\, MBE – CEO\, NetSupport\nCarolyn Roberts – Secretary\, Ethical Leadership Alliance\nCatherine Redgrave – School Improvement Manager\, Hampshire County Council\nDamian Eannetta – School Improvement Professional\, Education Authority Northern Ireland\nEmma Knights\, OBE – Former CEO of National Governance Association\nGrant Gillies – Headteacher\, South Morningside Primary School\nHarry Greer – Education Consultant\, Northern Ireland\nJoanne Davison – Partner\, Muckle LLP\nKevin McDermid – AoEA Development Team\nKirsty Logan-Hall – Principal\, Tullygally Primary School\nLes Walton – Chair\, AoEA\nLiz Birchinall – Director of Primary PGCE\, University of Manchester\nMatthew Humphreys – School Improvement Officer\, Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council\nNarinder Gill – DfE RISE Adviser\nSir Peter Lauener – Former Chief Executive of the Education and Skills Funding Agency\nPeter Parish – AoEA Development Team\nRoisin Harbinson – Senior Education Adviser\, Education Authority Northern Ireland\nSian Smith – Primary Phase Inspector\, Hampshire County Council\nJackie Wallace – Education Consultant\, Northern Ireland\nCatherine Wegwermer\, MBE – Education Consultant\, Northern Ireland
URL:https://aoea.co.uk/event/book-launch-advising-on-organisational-development-in-education/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:EduKIT
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260120T160000
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SUMMARY:EduKIT: Building Adaptive Capacity: A Model for Improving Literacy Provision Across Clusters
DESCRIPTION: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 and sustain progress. Drawing on proven regional practice from the Central South Consortium\, Emma will demonstrate how systematic model application builds collective efficacy and embeds evidence-informed teaching across diverse school contexts. \n  \nRegistration:\nRSVP via the AoEA Hub – CLICK HERE TO RSVP \nIf you are not a member of the AoEA\, get in touch with us at info@aoea.co.uk to learn more about EduKITs and becoming a member of the AoEA.
URL:https://aoea.co.uk/event/edukit-building-adaptive-capacity/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:EduKIT
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ORGANIZER;CN="Association of Education Advisers":MAILTO:info@aoea.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251111T160000
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DTSTAMP:20260424T151812
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SUMMARY:EduKIT: Restoring Order and Rebuilding Trust: Embedding Sustainable Behaviour Systems
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe school introduced a Self-Regulation and Behaviour Policy that prioritised consistency\, restorative practice and positive recognition. Staff training focused on understanding behaviour as communication\, setting the right emotional climate\, and using “emotional currency” to build trust. Leaders modelled the new systems before implementation\, giving staff confidence and clarity. \nEvery lesson became a fresh start\, behaviour was everyone’s responsibility\, and rules were simple\, consistent and values-driven. Over time\, behaviour incidents reduced significantly\, relationships improved\, and children began to reflect\, repair and self-regulate. The result: a calmer school\, stronger learning culture\, no exclusions since 2018\, and staff empowered to lead with compassion and consistency. \nIn this EduKIT\, Lindsay will reflect on laying the groundwork for change and the preparation needed when introducing new behaviour systems to an educational setting in crisis. \nRegistration:\nRSVP via the AoEA Hub – CLICK HERE TO RSVP \nIf you are not a member of the AoEA\, get in touch with us at info@aoea.co.uk to learn more about EduKITs and becoming a member of the AoEA.
URL:https://aoea.co.uk/event/edukit-restoring-order/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:EduKIT
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251021T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251021T170000
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SUMMARY:EduKIT: One Year On: Symbols\, Struggles and the Call to Educators
DESCRIPTION: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 play out in our classrooms and corridors\, I’ve seen firsthand how these tensions ripple through our young people’s lives. \nThese moments stir complex emotions: pride\, belonging\, unease\, and sometimes fear. They remind us that symbols are never neutral they carry history\, meaning\, and consequence. As educators and leaders\, we cannot afford to stand on the sidelines. \nNow is the time to create intentional spaces for professional dialogue where we\, as leaders\, can gather to ask and answer difficult questions together: \nThe Questions We Must Ask and Answer \n\nHow do we help young people process complex emotions around identity and belonging when our own communities often feel divided?\nWhat practical steps can we take to address the deeper inequalities and mistrust that fuel these tensions?\nHow do we lead with both compassion and clarity when faced with symbols and narratives that divide our communities?\n\nThese are not abstract questions. They require us to examine our curriculum choices\, our response to playground tensions\, our parent engagement strategies\, and our own unconscious biases. \nThis work demands three core commitments: \nCourage: The willingness to have uncomfortable conversations and examine difficult truths about inequality and exclusion in our communities. \nHumility: Recognizing that we don’t have all the answers and that our young people may teach us as much as we teach them. \nSolidarity: Understanding that this cannot be individual work it requires sustained collaboration across schools\, communities\, and professional networks. \nThe Invitation \nThis is an opportunity to engage in a professional dialogue where educators can reflect honestly without judgment on our challenges and responsibilities. Together\, looking at practical approaches we can implement in our settings. \nSome of us may feel unprepared for this work. Others may question whether it’s truly our role. Many of us are already stretched thin. Some of us are exploring or managing successful approaches. Concerns are valid and important and they’re precisely why we need to support each other through structured\, professional dialogue. \nThis is not easy work. It requires us to resist the temptation of quick fixes and instead commit to the patient\, transformative work of building inclusive and resilient communities. But it also offers hope: the possibility that we can prepare our young people to navigate these realities with empathy\, wisdom\, and genuine understanding. \nThe question a year on is not simply how we respond to flags or marches. The real question is: how do we equip our young people to build the cohesive\, just communities we all want to see? \nThat answer begins with us and with the conversations we choose to have now. \n  \nRegistration:\nRSVP via the AoEA Hub – CLICK HERE TO RSVP \nIf you are not a member of the AoEA\, get in touch with us at info@aoea.co.uk to learn more about EduKITs and becoming a member of the AoEA.
URL:https://aoea.co.uk/event/edukit-sep25/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:EduKIT
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250506T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250506T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T151812
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SUMMARY:Book Launch – Advising on Governance in Education
DESCRIPTION: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. \nEvent Details:\nDate: Tuesday\, 6 May 2025\nTime: 4:00 PM (GMT)\nLocation: Online via Zoom RSVP Here \nWhat to Expect:\nKeynote presentation by Dr Tony Birch and Ian Lane on behalf of the AoEA Editorial Team\nPanel discussion with insights from contributors\nQ&A session with experts and authors \nAvailable for preorder\, now!\nPreorder Your Copy Here. \n  \nRSVP via our AoEA Hub here. \nAgain\, special thanks to all our outstanding contributors: \nEmma Balchin – CEO\, National Governance Association\nIan Kershaw FRSA – Education Consultant\nIan Potter – Senior Associate\, AoEA\nEmma Knights\, OBE – Former CEO\, National Governance Association\nJonathan Crossley-Holland – Project Leader\, Local Ed 2025\nLes Walton\, CBE – Chair\, AoEA\nRegina H Paul – President\, Policy Studies in Education (USA)\nMartyn Beales – School Improvement Manager\, Hampshire County Council\nFiona Collier – Governance Consultancy Team Lead\, Devon Education Services\nDr Susan Mandala – Independent Writing and Language Consultant\nAlister Moses – Primary Phase Inspector\, Hampshire County Council\nJo Pryce-Jones – Governor Services Co- Ordinator\, Hampshire County Council\nEd Dawson – Primary Phase Inspector\, Hampshire County Council\nEric Halton – Non-Executive Director\, AoEA\nFrances Donnelley – School Improvement Professional\, Education Authority Northern Ireland
URL:https://aoea.co.uk/event/edukit-may-2025/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:EduKIT
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250408T160000
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DTSTAMP:20260424T151812
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SUMMARY:EduKIT: Evaluating and Sharing the Most Effective Practice in Pastoral Care
DESCRIPTION: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 professional life was spent in several Secondary schools as a PE teacher\, Head of Year\, Head of Guidance\, Assistant Head\, Deputy and Acting Headteacher. \nNAPCE was founded in 1982 to establish links between education professionals and allied agencies who have an interest in pastoral care and personal-social education and the welfare of students of all ages in schools. The association has an annual conference\, a journal with current research and excellent practice in pastoral education\, and an annual awards event to celebrate the outstanding achievements of pastoral care staff and institutions across the education sector. A number of our Associates work in schools which have been finalists for the awards. \nIn this EduKIT Jill will consider what makes the most effective practice\, highlight innovative work and open discussion for participants to bring their own experiences to the event. \n  \nRegistration:\nRSVP via the AoEA Hub – CLICK HERE TO RSVP \nIf you are not a member of the AoEA\, get in touch with us at info@aoea.co.uk to learn more about EduKITs and becoming a member of the AoEA.
URL:https://aoea.co.uk/event/edukit-april-2025/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:EduKIT
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ORGANIZER;CN="Association of Education Advisers":MAILTO:info@aoea.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250311T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250311T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T151812
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T153237Z
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SUMMARY:EduKIT: Mind the Gap: A Model for Effective Middle Leadership
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJames previously worked as Assistant Director of Initial Teacher Training at a large school in Shropshire. \nThrough his work in supporting a school to address the quality of middle leadership in Mathematics\, James developed guidance which has subsequently been extended for use by all middle leaders\, providing a strong generic structure with associated questions for reflection and bringing about consistency across the school. \nIn this EduKIT James will explain his approach to coaching and supporting middle leaders and how he developed this framework. This will then open up to general discussion of how we ensure that this crucial element of school leadership is supported\, developed and challenged. \nRegistration:\nRSVP via the AoEA Hub – CLICK HERE TO RSVP \nAbout EduKITs:\nThe AoEA Education Keeping in Touch (EduKIT) meetings are designed for our members to listen to guest speakers\, share knowledge\, and discuss best practices. These sessions provide a forum for peer discussion and support. Our members will automatically receive calendar invites to each EduKIT event. \nIf you are not a member of the AoEA\, get in touch with us at info@aoea.co.uk to learn more about EduKITs and becoming a member of the AoEA. \nWe look forward to seeing you at our upcoming EduKIT sessions!
URL:https://aoea.co.uk/event/edukit-march-2025/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:EduKIT
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250211T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250211T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T151812
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SUMMARY:EduKIT: Meeting the Needs of Children with SEND: How Do We Ensure Quality\, Consistency and Affordability?
DESCRIPTION: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 as a tutor for the Leading Change in SEND/AP National Programme  which focuses on building a cohort of well-equipped SEND/AP leaders\, strengthening a consistent approach and facilitating intentional leadership across the country.   \nJo will bring to this EduKIT her experience of developing inclusive practice in SEN provision across Wakefield to open up how this can be applied across Local Authorities and MATs whatever the jurisdiction. At a time of increasing identification of children in need of EHCPs and significant pressure on budgets\, this will be a stimulating and valuable discussion. \nIf you are not a member of the AoEA\, get in touch with us at info@aoea.co.uk to learn more about EduKITs and becoming a member of the AoEA. \nWe look forward to seeing you at our upcoming EduKIT sessions!
URL:https://aoea.co.uk/event/edukit-february-2025/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:EduKIT
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250114T160000
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SUMMARY:EduKIT: 'Where is my Car?' A Personal Guide to Mental Health Support for School Professionals
DESCRIPTION: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 during his time as a school principal\, he felt compelled to do something about it. He retrained as a counsellor and structured an online course that allowed participants to interact with him and their peers at a time when support was limited. \nIn this EduKIT Jason will talk about the development of this course\, the impact it has had and the ongoing work in which he is engaged. Jason has presented in over 50 schools in Northern Ireland around the area of Mental Health. For headteachers and advisers supporting school leaders this will be an invaluable session. \nJason brings extensive experience as an educational professional. From his work as a school teacher and principal and then as an adviser in ICT he now works within the Education Authority of Northern Ireland in the field of Shared Education\, bringing together schools from different communities to work towards greater co-operation and understanding. He is also one of the Education Authority Health and Well-being Champions and Mental Health First Aiders and the author of ‘The Life of CH Lightoller’. \nRegistration:\nRSVP via the AoEA Hub – CLICK HERE TO RSVP \nIf you are not a member of the AoEA\, get in touch with us at info@aoea.co.uk to learn more about EduKITs and becoming a member of the AoEA.
URL:https://aoea.co.uk/event/edukit-january-2025/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:EduKIT
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ORGANIZER;CN="Association of Education Advisers":MAILTO:info@aoea.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241210T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241210T170000
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SUMMARY:EduKIT: Effective Parental Engagement
DESCRIPTION: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 practical ways to break down barriers and build positive connections in a very human way and provide an opportunity for sharing good practice. \nGinny has been teaching longer than she hasn’t. She has been a Headteacher\, Senior Manager and Class teacher\, teaching all ages in the Primary age range. She is currently SENDCO of 4 Primary schools in Northamptonshire. \nShe speaks nationally about being a SENDCO and the difference building positive connections makes to children\, staff and parents alike. \nShe is the author of ‘Independent Thinking on Being a SENDCO’ which can be found at Crown House Publishing. \nYou can find Ginny on X @sendcogirl and at her website www.ginnybootman.com \n  \nRegistration: \nRSVP below! \nAbout EduKITs: \nThe AoEA Education Keeping in Touch (EduKIT) meetings are designed for our members to listen to guest speakers\, share knowledge\, and discuss best practices. These sessions provide a forum for peer discussion and support. Our members will automatically receive calendar invites to each EduKIT event. \nIf you are not a member of the AoEA\, get in touch with us at info@aoea.co.uk to learn more about EduKITs and becoming a member of the AoEA. \nWe look forward to seeing you at our upcoming EduKIT sessions! \nClick here to register for this EduKIT.
URL:https://aoea.co.uk/event/edukit-december-2024/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:EduKIT
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SUMMARY:Book Launch - Advising on School Improvement
DESCRIPTION: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. \nEvent Details:\nDate: Tuesday\, 3 December 2024\nTime: 4:00 PM (GMT)\nLocation: Online via Zoom – RSVP on Zoom. \nWhat to Expect:\nKeynote presentation by Dr Tony Birch and Ian Lane on behalf of the AoEA Editorial Team\nPanel discussion with insights from contributors\nQ&A session with experts and authors \nExclusive Offer Until New Year!\nReceive a 10% discount on Advising on School Improvement when you purchase through Critical Publishing. Simply use code AOEA25 at checkout (until December 31st).\nPurchase Your Copy Here. \nAgain\, special thanks to all our outstanding contributors:\nRebecca Jackson – Headteacher\, Cragside Primary\nStuart Adlam – Associate School Improvement Manager\, Hampshire Council\nMairead Mhig Uaid – Head of School and System Improvement\, EANI\nKevan Naughton – Headteacher\, The Valley Community School\nDavid Hopkins – Professor Emeritus\, Institute of Education\, University College London\nEmma Tarrant – Inspector\, Hampshire Council\nMichaela Barber – Primary Phase Inspector\, Hampshire Council\nNarinder Gill – School Improvement Director\, Elevate MAT\nPeter Parish – AoEA Assessment Team\nMel Ainscow – Professor\, University of Manchester\nDr Kate Chhatwal OBE– CEO\, Challenge Partners\nChris Zarraga – Director\, Schools North East\nClare Evans – Principal\, St Teresa’s School
URL:https://aoea.co.uk/event/book-launch-advising-on-school-improvement/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:EduKIT
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SUMMARY:EduKIT: Learning to Lead: Who wants to be a headteacher? 
DESCRIPTION:Learning to Lead: Who wants to be a headteacher?  \nGrant 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 the UK in several settings and has worked for Education Scotland and the General Teaching Council for Scotland.   \nWhen Grant returned to the UK he was perplexed at the lack of applicants for headships. With help from colleagues\, he set about designing a hands-on programme to plug perceived gaps. In this EduKIT he will explain their work and open up the much-needed debate on what we as advisers can do to support senior leaders in taking that next step.    \nRegistration: \nRSVP below! \nAbout EduKITs: \nThe AoEA Education Keeping in Touch (EduKIT) meetings are designed for our members to listen to guest speakers\, share knowledge\, and discuss best practices. These sessions provide a forum for peer discussion and support. Our members will automatically receive calendar invites to each EduKIT event. \nIf you are not a member of the AoEA\, get in touch with us at info@aoea.co.uk to learn more about EduKITs and becoming a member of the AoEA. \nWe look forward to seeing you at our upcoming EduKIT sessions!
URL:https://aoea.co.uk/event/edukit-november-2024/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:EduKIT
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241022T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241022T170000
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SUMMARY:EduKIT: Making sense of the summer riots 86 days on – What’s changed?
DESCRIPTION:Making sense of the summer riots 86 days on – What’s changed? \nNarinder was invited to lead this EduKIT following the publication of a reflective article on LinkedIn after the rioting in the summer. It clearly resonated with a huge number of people\, and the big question emerging was ‘what has changed?’. This will be a Q&A session followed by discussion to consider what we can do as educational leaders to support community cohesion at a time of social disaffection and unrest. \nNarinder Gill has worked for over 2 decades in the educational field\, successfully leading three schools as a head teacher. Her last school was the subject of her recent publication Creating Change in Urban settings which charts the journey and impact of curriculum and leadership development during challenging times. She currently works 4 days a week as the School Improvement Director for Elevate Multi-academy Trust\, a Primary Trust based in North Yorkshire. \nNarinder is also a School Improvement Director for the Curriculum Foundation\, a not-for-profit foundation that provides curriculum-related support\, advice and guidance to schools\, school systems\, government organisations and ministries worldwide. Since 2015 Narinder has been working on the development of the Curriculum in South Sudan. As an accredited executive business coach\, Narinder has also worked alongside schools\, Trusts and the private sector to design and deliver bespoke leadership programmes with a focus upon optimising well-being and resilience. \nRegistration: \nRSVP below! \nAbout EduKITs: \nThe AoEA Education Keeping in Touch (EduKIT) meetings are designed for our members to listen to guest speakers\, share knowledge\, and discuss best practices. These sessions provide a forum for peer discussion and support. Our members will automatically receive calendar invites to each EduKIT event. \nIf you are not a member of the AoEA\, get in touch with us at info@aoea.co.uk to learn more about EduKITs and becoming a member of the AoEA. \nWe look forward to seeing you at our upcoming EduKIT sessions!
URL:https://aoea.co.uk/event/edukit-october-2024/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:EduKIT
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240924T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240924T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T151812
CREATED:20240807T145610Z
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SUMMARY:EduKIT: Building Blocks of Organisational Recovery
DESCRIPTION:Building blocks of organisational recovery: A new perspective on school improvement. \nMike Watchorn is the Director of Fresh Eyes Engineering which has the philosophy: Discover\, Distill\, Deliver. The art and science of problem solving in complex engineering situations. His business has a successful history of working at all phases of projects from inception and sales to installation. \nIn this EduKIT Mike will consider how his personal experiences of recovery from a serious illness\, in engineering and in business led him to examine the impact of incremental improvements. The discussion will focus on how this is transferable to education. There will be practical ideas that as advisers and headteachers we can learn from in our approach to school improvement. \nWhat to Expect: \n\nIn-depth presentations on current and relevant educational topics\nOpportunities to engage with speakers during Q&A sessions\nInsights into best practices and innovative strategies in education\nA platform to share knowledge and connect with peers\n\nRegistration: \nRegistration by clicking here. \nAbout EduKITs: \nThe AoEA Education Keeping in Touch (EduKIT) meetings are designed for our members to listen to guest speakers\, share knowledge\, and discuss best practices. These sessions provide a forum for peer discussion and support. Our members will automatically receive calendar invites to each EduKIT event. \nIf you are not a member of the AoEA\, get in touch with us at info@aoea.co.uk to learn more about EduKITs and becoming a member of the AoEA. \nWe look forward to seeing you at our upcoming EduKIT sessions!
URL:https://aoea.co.uk/event/edukit-september-2024/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:EduKIT
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240606T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240606T183000
DTSTAMP:20260424T151812
CREATED:20240130T152223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T142703Z
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SUMMARY:EduKIT: Behaviour\, Behaviour\, Behaviour: The More You Talk About Poor Behaviour\, the More You Get
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an insightful EduKIT session titled “Behaviour\, Behaviour\, Behaviour: The More You Talk About Poor Behaviour\, the More You Get” presented by Jason Ashley. \nIn this session\, Jason will explore effective strategies for managing student behaviour in educational settings. Drawing from his extensive experience\, he will discuss how focusing on poor behaviour often perpetuates it and provide practical advice on fostering a positive behaviour culture. \nKey Topics: \n\nThe impact of school infrastructure and systems on behaviour\nThe role of staff skills\, inclusion\, and fair rules in behaviour management\nUnderstanding the reptilian brain and its influence on student behaviour\nThe importance of relationships\, warmth\, and humour in behaviour management\nStrategies for creating a high challenge/low threat school environment\nPractical tips for improving school behaviour culture\n\nFollowing the presentation\, there will be a dedicated question and answer period where attendees can engage with Jason\, ask questions\, and discuss topics raised during the session. This interactive segment offers an excellent opportunity to deepen your understanding and gain further insights into effective behaviour management. \nJason Ashley is a headteacher of 13 years at Redbridge Community School in Southampton. His school resides in a typically white working class area with high levels of deprivation; although this is never used as an excuse. \nJason has been a senior manager in three schools. He was firstly appointed into his first role in 2004. He is passionate about young people and they are always at the front of his decision making. He has led his work to ‘outstanding’; four times as a deputy and once as a headteacher in 2013 before being graded ‘requires improvement’ in 2016 (‘good’ for leadership and management)\, then ‘good’ in 2018 (with ‘outstanding’ personal development). A nod to his times in the armed forces. \nHe is a qualified Ofsted Inspector and his MA is based on how the curriculum motivates young people. He has worked with the DfE on behaviour strategies and guidance; and sees school inclusion as a strength – not a weakness. \nThe AoEA Keeping in Touch meeting is a way for members to listen to guest speakers\, share knowledge\, best practice and have a forum where you can discuss with your peers any areas of concern or support you require. \nOur members will automatically receive calendar invites to each EduKIT event. If you are not a member of the AoEA\, get in touch with us at info@aoea.co.uk to find out more about EduKITs and becoming a member of the AoEA. \nClick here to book a place via Eventbrite.
URL:https://aoea.co.uk/event/edukit-education-keeping-in-touch-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Microsoft Teams
CATEGORIES:EduKIT
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240516T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240516T183000
DTSTAMP:20260424T151812
CREATED:20240130T151523Z
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SUMMARY:EduKIT: Leading School Improvement: How Does the AoEA Empower You?
DESCRIPTION:Effectiveness and impact. Embedding the AoEA standard into our school improvement system. \nThis EduKIT will explore the range of opportunities that the AoEA provides whether you are already an Associate\, beginning to consider accreditation or just want to understand the breadth and impact of our offer. You will hear from Les Walton\, Ian Lane and Ruth Mayes about the Accreditation\, the Professional Learning\, the EduKITs and the Annual Summit. We would welcome your questions and feedback to help us to shape our development moving forward. \nThe AoEA Education Keeping in Touch meetings (EduKITs) are for our members to listen to guest speakers\, share knowledge and best practice whilst also providing a forum for peer discussion & support. They occur fortnightly at 5.30pm Thursdays during term time. Reserve your place now. Look forward to seeing you there. \nOur members will automatically receive calendar invites to each EduKIT event. If you are not a member of the AoEA\, get in touch with us at info@aoea.co.uk to find out more about EduKITs and becoming a member of the AoEA. \nClick here to book a place via Eventbrite.
URL:https://aoea.co.uk/event/edukit-education-keeping-in-touch-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Microsoft Teams
CATEGORIES:EduKIT
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240502T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240502T183000
DTSTAMP:20260424T151812
CREATED:20240130T144942Z
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SUMMARY:EduKIT: Book Launch - The Role of the Education Adviser
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exclusive EduKIT session as we celebrate the launch of AoEA’s latest publication\, “The Role of the Education Adviser.” We will be joined by Dr Tony Birch\, Series Editor and Senior Associate of AoEA\, Ian Lane\, Chair of the editorial group and Senior Associate of AoEA\, as well as many of the authors who contributed a chapter to the book. \nIn this insightful session\, the team behind this publication will explore its key themes and insights\, offering valuable perspectives on the evolving role of education advisers in today’s educational landscape. Whether you’re an experienced education professional or new to the field\, this EduKIT promises to provide invaluable knowledge and practical strategies to enhance your practice. \nFollowing the presentation\, there will be a dedicated question and answer period where attendees can engage with Tony\, Ian\, and the authors\, to ask questions and discuss topics raised during the session. This will be an excellent opportunity for participants to deepen their understanding and gain further insights into the role of education advisers. \nThis EduKIT is open to the public\, providing an excellent opportunity for educators\, policymakers\, and anyone interested in education to gain valuable insights and engage with leading industry experts. \nRegistration: \nRegistration is required for this event. Please register to receive the event link and additional details. \nAbout the Presenters: \nTony is Founding Director of Birch Education\, a bespoke educational consultancy dedicated to empowering individuals and teams to develop high quality\, sustainable approaches. He specialises in partnership\, leadership coaching and evaluation in the primary sector. Previously Tony worked for Bolton Council for more than 20 years managing an award-winning educational ICT team\, as school improvement adviser and Head of School Improvement prior to becoming Assistant Director and the lead for education and learning strategy. Tony remains fascinated by educational development: while in his role in Bolton he took a secondment to the commercial sector\, completed work as an Additional Inspector and was involved in governance of a range of organisations. Recently he was Chief External Examiner for Manchester University’s primary PGCE. Tony has a Ph.D and is an accredited Neurolinguistic Programming ‘practitioner’. He is a Senior Associate of the AoEA\, a member of the development team and is the Editor for AoEA’s book series. \nFollowing a headship of an inner-city secondary school\, Ian joined a local authority advisory service as a Senior Adviser and was later appointed Director of School Improvement for the same ‘core city’. In more recent years he has held CEO roles in both a primary and a secondary schools multi-academy trust and worked as an independent school improvement adviser. Ian works on the AoEA development team and is the chair of the editorial group for this book series. \nThe AoEA Education Keeping in Touch meetings (EduKITs) are for our members to listen to guest speakers\, share knowledge and best practice whilst also providing a forum for peer discussion & support. They occur fortnightly at 5.30pm Thursdays during term time. Reserve your place now. Look forward to seeing you there. \nClick here to book a place via Eventbrite. \n 
URL:https://aoea.co.uk/event/edukit-education-keeping-in-touch-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Microsoft Teams
CATEGORIES:EduKIT
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240418T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240418T183000
DTSTAMP:20260424T151812
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SUMMARY:EduKIT: Rethinking Report Writing
DESCRIPTION:For this EduKIT we will welcome Dr Susan Mandala\, Associate Professor (Research) in Pragmatic Stylistics at the University of Sunderland. She will talk about report writing… with a difference. \nRethinking Report Writing: An EduKIT presentation by Dr Susan Mandala \nWriting is hard. Few would disagree with that. But for educationalists\, writing matters. Whether it is reports for school improvement; evaluations of school governance; strategic plans for curriculum development; or expressions of our own professional ability\, writing affects lives. When writing works\, the right things get done\, the right projects get off the ground\, the best ideas come to the fore. Increasingly\, however\, we see writing that disappoints. Data is described rather than analysed; ideas are generated but not organised; conclusions are made but do not flow from the account presented. In this EduKIT\, I explore\, from my perspective as a linguist\, writer\, and writing consultant\, why such issues occur\, why conventional writing advice often fails us\, and how two techniques from qualitative research\, thematic coding and card-sorting\, are a way forward for writing in education. \nDr Susan Mandala is Associate Professor (Research) at the University of Sunderland and a professional Writing Consultant. As a specialist in stylistics\, the study of choice in language\, she has published two books (Language in Science Fiction and Fantasy: The Question of Style and Twentieth Century Drama as Ordinary Talk: Speaking Between the Lines) and numerous scholarly essays and journal articles. She is currently interested in the way linguistic approaches apply more widely in other disciplines and professions\, and her latest article ‘Stylistics\, popular culture\, and educational research: A systematised review and case study’\, is published in English Text Construction\, 16 (2): 144-168. As a Writing Consultant\, she delivers a range of workshops on diverse aspects of decision-making in writing. In addition to numerous writing workshops with staff and students at the University of Sunderland\, she has delivered workshops for the North of Tyne Combined Authority (Writing with Impact); the Holmeside Writers in Sunderland (Linguistic Knowledge for Creative Writers); Washington Academy (Answering a Write About Question); and Biddick Academy (Analysing Language in Literature: Finding Patterns and Planning Your Answer). \nFor a more information on Susan and a complete list of her publications\, you can find her on Linkedin. www.linkedin.com/in/susan-mandala-phd-6a94b7290 \nYou may also enjoy her blog on dissertation literature reviews\, A Guide for the Exasperated. https://litreviewsfortheexasperated.blogspot.com/ \nThe AoEA Education Keeping in Touch meetings (EduKITs) are for our members to listen to guest speakers\, share knowledge and best practice whilst also providing a forum for peer discussion & support. They occur fortnightly at 5.30pm Thursdays during term time. Reserve your place now. Look forward to seeing you there.
URL:https://aoea.co.uk/event/edukit-report-writing-with-a-difference/
LOCATION:Microsoft Teams
CATEGORIES:EduKIT
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240314T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240314T183000
DTSTAMP:20260424T151812
CREATED:20240130T142159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T141447Z
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SUMMARY:EduKIT: ‘Teach Cancer a Lesson’ a campaign to improve educational support for children diagnosed with cancer.
DESCRIPTION:Join our upcoming Education Keeping in Touch (EduKIT) meeting\, an exclusive opportunity for members to engage with guest speakers\, share insights\, and explore best practices in the education sector. \nOur next EduKIT session features a distinguished presenter\, Dame Kathy August\, who will introduce the ground-breaking campaign titled “Teach Cancer a Lesson.” This initiative aims to enhance educational support for children facing the challenges of cancer diagnosis. \nKathy has spent 45 years working in and for public education. She began her teaching career in Inner city Manchester and went on to have three secondary headships. The last headship was as the Principal in one of the first of a new type of schools introduced in the early 2000s. This was a city academy in Moss Side Manchester. Lord Andrew Adonis in his book ‘Education\, Education\, Education’ described its predecessor school as one of the most gang infested comprehensive schools in the country. Just over five years later it was judged to be outstanding. After this she worked as Deputy CEO in one of the largest MATs in the country. She has also been a Director of Education in two LEAs\, worked as a senior adviser in the DFE\, been a visiting professor at Salford Business School and is currently working as an interim CEO of a small MAT in the North of England. \nShe became a Dame in the 2014 New Years honours list. Her book ‘ Building an academy school in the Uk : With Principal” (Cambridge Scholastic’ pubs) was published in June. \nOur members will automatically receive calendar invites to each EduKIT event. If you are not a member of the AoEA\, get in touch with us at info@aoea.co.uk to find out more about EduKITs and becoming a member of the AoEA. \nClick here to book your place via Eventbrite.
URL:https://aoea.co.uk/event/edukit-education-keeping-in-touch-meeting/
LOCATION:Microsoft Teams
CATEGORIES:EduKIT
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240229T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240229T183000
DTSTAMP:20260424T151812
CREATED:20240130T141158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240214T101345Z
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SUMMARY:EduKIT: No Fear of Flying: Attempts at Exceptional Practice in Autism Education
DESCRIPTION:Marie Neave was brought up and educated in Northern Ireland in a segregated system that continues to influence her passion for equality. Having trained as a teacher in London\, Marie taught history in deprived areas of southeast London before accepting a position as Head of three PRUs. She subsequently became an advisor to all 18 Kent PRUs\, then for secondary education in London. \nMarie is currently Executive Head at Drumbeat a large\, three site SEND school specialising in autism education. She is an active and enthusiastic Challenge Partner and Senior Associate at the AoEA. \nThe Edukit will be an interview of Marie to explore recent developments at Marie’s school\, Drumbeat\, which is aiming to provide exceptional provision for its students. The AoEA Keeping in Touch meeting is a way for members to listen to guest speakers\, share knowledge\, best practice and have a forum where you can discuss with your peers any areas of concern or support you require. \nOur members will automatically receive calendar invites to each EduKIT event. If you are not a member of the AoEA\, get in touch with us at info@aoea.co.uk to find out more about EduKITs and becoming a member of the AoEA. \nClick here to book your place via Eventbrite.
URL:https://aoea.co.uk/event/edukit-education-keeping-in-touch-meeting-29th-february-2024/
LOCATION:Microsoft Teams
CATEGORIES:EduKIT
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240201T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240201T183000
DTSTAMP:20260424T151812
CREATED:20240130T134736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T143835Z
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SUMMARY:EduKIT: Andy Hargreaves talks about The Age of Identity
DESCRIPTION:Professor Andy Hargreaves will be leading this EduKIT. He toured the UK talking about his new book\, The Age of Identity. If you did not have the chance to see him in person\, this would be a great session to attend and be able to ask your questions. \nWe are living in a time when identity is all the rage – literally as well as figuratively. How do we recognize and include all young people’s identities and honestly address the injustices and exclusions that many young people and their families face without getting drawn into culture wars? How can we do the right thing without fear of saying or doing the wrong thing?\nAndy will introduce his controversial new book with Dennis Shirley on The Age of Identity. It affirms that identity is an issue for everyone\, not just for “the others”. We should help young people develop positive senses of self and identity from the earliest years of school\, guide them through their different stages and life passages\, reach out across the generations\, and build bridges rather than put up walls between different identity groups.\nBut if we’re not careful\, we’ll fall into a massive identity trap. What we need is leadership that is courageous\, and yet collective and close to the action rather than heroic and remote. We need Leadership from the Middle\, as Andy’s other new book says\, not mandates from the top. \nAndy Hargreaves is Visiting Professor at the University of Ottawa\, Research Professor at Boston College in the US\, and Honorary Professor at Swansea University. He is an elected member of the US National Academy of Education\, former President of the International Congress of School Effectiveness and Improvement (2018-2020)\, adviser to the First Minister of Scotland & former Adviser to the Premier of Ontario.\nAndy is Canada’s 2023 Professor of the Year. He has published 35 books and has 8 Outstanding Writing Awards. An exceptional keynote speaker and workshop leader\, he has delivered invited addresses in more than 50 countries. He has been honoured in the UK\, Canada\, and the US for services to public education and educational research and is ranked by Education Week as the #16 scholar with the most influence on the US education policy debate. \nThe AoEA Education Keeping in Touch meetings (EduKITs) are for our members to listen to guest speakers\, share knowledge and best practice whilst also providing a forum for peer discussion & support. They occur fortnightly at 5.30pm Thursdays during term time. Reserve your place now. Look forward to seeing you there. \nClick here to book your place via Eventbrite.
URL:https://aoea.co.uk/event/edukit-andy-hargreaves-talks-about-the-age-of-identity/
LOCATION:Microsoft Teams
CATEGORIES:EduKIT
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