Assessing the Context for Organisational Improvement

Online

This module aims to focus on key factors which influence the professional motivation of staff. The programme will be particularly useful for those considering accreditation for the Senior Associate level of the AoEA as well as those working at Associate level who wish to develop their knowledge and skills in assessing and creating an organisational […]

Evaluating the Impact of Curriculum on Pupils’ Learning

Online

This course follows on from Effective Leadership of Curriculum and Assessment, which you can attend on either the 21st September, 22nd February or 9th May. It is intended for both primary and secondary headteachers, senior and middle leaders who want to ensure that all pupils benefit from a good quality of education and optimise their […]

Supporting the Management of Change

Applicants who wish to develop high level skills and knowledge of how to support organisations when managing change. The programme will be particularly useful for those considering accreditation for the Senior Associate level of the AoEA as well of those working at Associate level who wish to develop their knowledge and skills in the area […]

Using a Quality Systems Approach to School Improvement

Online

The quality systems approach is for advisers and school leaders who wish to work at the highest level in education systems improvement. This training programme assumes the participant has expertise in supporting and advising schools, is a school improvement expert, and has a deep understanding of governance and leadership. We expect applicants to wish to […]

Using an Organisational Development Approach to School Improvement

Online

The organisational development approach is for advisers and school leaders who wish to support high and low performing organisations to be self-managing and self-sustaining. This training programme assumes the participant has expertise in supporting and advising schools, is a school improvement expert, and has a deep understanding of governance and leadership. We expect applicants to […]

Coaching 1: An Introduction to Coaching – What, How, Who, When and Where?

Online

We will explore those key questions of coaching, start to build coaching relationships, practice skills, start to learn the language of coaching, digest case studies, consider goal setting, tuning in, contracting, and the ToGROW techniques.   All sessions will be pragmatic, pacy and outcome focused, so that participants go away confident in a new set of practical […]

Free

Coaching 2: Applied Coaching for Advisers and Leaders

Online

This session will build on your AoEA Level 1 Coaching knowledge by learning about and applying different approaches. There will be a plethora of new and different ideas, challenges, and case studies to stimulate debate and enhance your learning and the practical sessions.   As well as goal setting, tuning in, and contracting, we will consider: chemistry; […]

Free

Working in Concert with the School’s Leadership Team

Online

This module will focus on how role of the advisor interacts with that of the Senior Leadership Team and is influenced by the context and drivers for that work. It will explore how advisers can analyse how SLT functions and consider implications for improvement journey. It will further explore the significance of agreed and co […]

Free

Assessing the Context for Organisational Improvement

Online

Most of us will have come across highly successful organisations or departments where there is a keen sense of commitment to working with colleagues to achieve high outcomes. Many of us will also have come across organisations where there is a vagueness about the roles and objectives and low levels of structure and commitment. How […]

Coaching 4: ‘Culture eats strategy for breakfast’ (Peter Drucker)

Online

This half-day course is for those wishing to develop a coaching approach to their work. It is suitable for those with a leadership role in schools, advisory services, local authorities, Multi-Academy Trusts or with an HR function in a related industry. Building on the introductory course offered earlier in the year, this session will consider […]

How to Review, Evaluate and Support the Effectiveness of Governance

Online

Many of the difficulties faced by schools and trusts can be attributed to poor or weak governance. In recent times, a small number of multi academy trusts have come to notice following governance failures to properly hold to account poor leadership and management. Many local authority schools are under pressure due to poor academic and […]