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SUMMARY:Briefing Session: International Quality Standard for Education Advisers
DESCRIPTION:Interested in enhancing the quality of education advice? Learn more about the benefits of our International Quality Standard for Education Advisers. \n  CLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nThe Association of Education Advisers (AoEA) has been established to help ensure quality and consistency in the advice given by school and college improvement advisers working in the education system. \nThese colleagues play a critical role and are increasingly deployed to provide specialist advice in the areas of educational improvement\, governance\, change management\, finance and people development. Significant numbers of education leaders now work for national\, international and local government\, \nindividual schools\, academies and colleges and other educational settings. The need for quality and consistency of advice is a very important concern. While government departments make their own judgements about the strengths and weaknesses of individual schools\, it is essential that schools and colleges are confident their self-evaluation is sound and will withstand scrutiny by regulatory bodies. \nThe diverse education systems across the UK and overseas comprise a wide range of education leaders with different titles\, who work to a variety of guidelines and standards and adopt differing approaches to the various requirements and priorities of providers. The system requires better quality and greater consistency and reliability in the advice received. \nIn the past\, the accreditation of education advisers has tended to concentrate on data analysis and the key aspects of school and college improvement\, as identified by government. The education context has significantly changed and requires a broader focus on corporate governance\, establishing and developing educational organisations and quality management systems. The AoEA has developed an accreditation process based on clearly defined competence criteria which will allow people intending to provide advice to schools and colleges to demonstrate that they meet rigorous standards. \nTo learn more please join us for one of our briefing sessions about our quality standard and benefits for becoming a member. \n CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://aoea.co.uk/event/briefing-session-international-quality-standard-for-education-advisers-3/
LOCATION:Microsoft Teams
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241112T160000
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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:20241114T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241114T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T123849
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SUMMARY:Coaching 2: Applied Coaching for Advisers and Leaders
DESCRIPTION: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.  \n  \nAs well as goal setting\, tuning in\, and contracting\, we will consider: chemistry; ‘the tone’; trusting relationships; authenticity; co-active coaching; beginnings\, middles and endings; metaphors; drawing; using the space; OSKAR; ZOUD; and unconditional positive regard. \n  \nRSVP below!
URL:https://aoea.co.uk/event/coaching-2-applied-coaching-for-advisers-and-leaders/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Professional Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241128T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241128T123000
DTSTAMP:20260410T123849
CREATED:20240910T132118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T115847Z
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SUMMARY:Coaching 3: Advanced Coaching for Advisers and Leaders - From Individual to a Team Approach
DESCRIPTION:This session will build on levels 1 and 2 and look to forward and deepen coaching practice by introducing advanced coaching techniques. It will also mark a subtle change\, which demands that thinking moves towards how best to introduce coaching into the team setting\, with a view to becoming part of a small-scale system. \nWe will consider your coaching approach and thoughts\, and challenge you in the practical sessions. We will explore: chemistry; the coaching state; co-active approaches; return to OSKAR and ZOUD; discuss beginnings\, middles\, and endings; intuition; body language; and BAGs. \nTwo participants will feedback on background reading designed to extend and enhance learning. \nRSVP below!
URL:https://aoea.co.uk/event/coaching-3-advanced-coaching-for-advisers-and-leaders-from-individual-to-a-team-approach/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Professional Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241203T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241203T123000
DTSTAMP:20260410T123849
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SUMMARY:Working in Concert with the School's Leadership Team
DESCRIPTION: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 constructed milestones and building in sustainable self improvement. \nThe participant will:\n1) Understand how to use facilitating leadership skills without compromising the roles and responsibilities of Senior Leaders and Governors/Trustees\, and why it matters. \n2) How the adviser applies situational leadership theory and skills to match the urgency and complexity of the improvement context\, drawing upon relevant  examples. \n3) How advisers support and challenge so that school improvement is evident and sustained. \n  \nRSVP below!
URL:https://aoea.co.uk/event/working-in-concert-with-the-schools-leadership-team-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Professional Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241203T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241203T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T123849
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241205T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241205T170000
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SUMMARY:Briefing Session: International Quality Standard for Education Advisers
DESCRIPTION:Interested in enhancing the quality of education advice? Learn more about the benefits of our International Quality Standard for Education Advisers. \n  CLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nThe Association of Education Advisers (AoEA) has been established to help ensure quality and consistency in the advice given by school and college improvement advisers working in the education system. \nThese colleagues play a critical role and are increasingly deployed to provide specialist advice in the areas of educational improvement\, governance\, change management\, finance and people development. Significant numbers of education leaders now work for national\, international and local government\, \nindividual schools\, academies and colleges and other educational settings. The need for quality and consistency of advice is a very important concern. While government departments make their own judgements about the strengths and weaknesses of individual schools\, it is essential that schools and colleges are confident their self-evaluation is sound and will withstand scrutiny by regulatory bodies. \nThe diverse education systems across the UK and overseas comprise a wide range of education leaders with different titles\, who work to a variety of guidelines and standards and adopt differing approaches to the various requirements and priorities of providers. The system requires better quality and greater consistency and reliability in the advice received. \nIn the past\, the accreditation of education advisers has tended to concentrate on data analysis and the key aspects of school and college improvement\, as identified by government. The education context has significantly changed and requires a broader focus on corporate governance\, establishing and developing educational organisations and quality management systems. The AoEA has developed an accreditation process based on clearly defined competence criteria which will allow people intending to provide advice to schools and colleges to demonstrate that they meet rigorous standards. \nTo learn more please join us for one of our briefing sessions about our quality standard and benefits for becoming a member. \n CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://aoea.co.uk/event/briefing-session-international-quality-standard-for-education-advisers-4/
LOCATION:Microsoft Teams
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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
DTSTAMP:20260410T123849
CREATED:20240807T150041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T111531Z
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Association of Education Advisers":MAILTO:info@aoea.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250114T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250114T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T123849
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T123139Z
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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:20250121T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250121T123000
DTSTAMP:20260410T123849
CREATED:20240910T132315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T123757Z
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SUMMARY:Assessing the Context for Organisational Improvement
DESCRIPTION: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 can we assess or analyse the ‘Context for Organisational Improvement’ (COI) that leads to high performance or provides an indicator of potential decline? \nThe AoEA has used its experience of school improvement coupled with a review of relevant leadership research to establish a way of assessing the Context for Organisational Improvement. It provides another way of analysing working relationships in leadership teams and promote discussion of factors which facilitate or impede improvement. \nRSVP below! \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://aoea.co.uk/event/assessing-the-context-for-organisational-improvement-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Professional Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250123T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250123T123000
DTSTAMP:20260410T123849
CREATED:20240910T132442Z
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SUMMARY:Coaching 4: 'Culture eats strategy for breakfast' (Peter Drucker)
DESCRIPTION: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 the impact of coaching on individuals\, the teams they lead and the outcomes that might be expected. \nRooted in experience and based on current research in education and business\, the session will provide insight\, practical demonstration and collaborative opportunity to experience and learn about coaching. \nRSVP below! \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://aoea.co.uk/event/coaching-4-culture-eats-strategy-for-breakfast-peter-drucker-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Professional Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250204T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250204T123000
DTSTAMP:20260410T123849
CREATED:20240910T132624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T123809Z
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SUMMARY:How to Review\, Evaluate and Support the Effectiveness of Governance
DESCRIPTION: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 financial performance. \nThis half day course will introduce advisers and consultants to the practice\, structures and documentation that they will need to carry out a thorough and impactive review of governance within the education sector. \nRSVP below! \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://aoea.co.uk/event/how-to-review-evaluate-and-support-the-effectiveness-of-governance/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Professional Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250206T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250206T123000
DTSTAMP:20260410T123849
CREATED:20240910T132732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T123817Z
UID:5737-1738832400-1738845000@aoea.co.uk
SUMMARY:Coaching 5: Introducing a Coaching System
DESCRIPTION:This final session will look at learning to date; best practice locally and nationally; your responses to specified learning\, reading and practice; and seek to simplify the task of introducing a coaching and change management system. \nRSVP below! \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://aoea.co.uk/event/coaching-5-introducing-a-coaching-system-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Professional Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250211T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250211T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T123849
CREATED:20241106T155231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T162752Z
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Association of Education Advisers":MAILTO:info@aoea.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250213T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250213T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T123849
CREATED:20241106T161606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250120T153906Z
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SUMMARY:Briefing Session: IQSEA February 2025
DESCRIPTION:Interested in enhancing the quality of education advice? Learn more about the benefits of our International Quality Standard for Education Advisers. \n  CLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nThe Association of Education Advisers (AoEA) has been established to help ensure quality and consistency in the advice given by school and college improvement advisers working in the education system. \nThese colleagues play a critical role and are increasingly deployed to provide specialist advice in the areas of educational improvement\, governance\, change management\, finance and people development. Significant numbers of education leaders now work for national\, international and local government\, \nindividual schools\, academies and colleges and other educational settings. The need for quality and consistency of advice is a very important concern. While government departments make their own judgements about the strengths and weaknesses of individual schools\, it is essential that schools and colleges are confident their self-evaluation is sound and will withstand scrutiny by regulatory bodies. \nThe diverse education systems across the UK and overseas comprise a wide range of education leaders with different titles\, who work to a variety of guidelines and standards and adopt differing approaches to the various requirements and priorities of providers. The system requires better quality and greater consistency and reliability in the advice received. \nIn the past\, the accreditation of education advisers has tended to concentrate on data analysis and the key aspects of school and college improvement\, as identified by government. The education context has significantly changed and requires a broader focus on corporate governance\, establishing and developing educational organisations and quality management systems. The AoEA has developed an accreditation process based on clearly defined competence criteria which will allow people intending to provide advice to schools and colleges to demonstrate that they meet rigorous standards. \nTo learn more please join us for one of our briefing sessions about our quality standard and benefits for becoming a member. \n CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://aoea.co.uk/event/briefing-session-iqsea-february-2025/
LOCATION:Microsoft Teams
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ORGANIZER;CN="Association of Education Advisers":MAILTO:info@aoea.co.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250306T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250306T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T123849
CREATED:20241106T161714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T155950Z
UID:6084-1741276800-1741280400@aoea.co.uk
SUMMARY:Briefing Session:  IQSEA March 2025
DESCRIPTION:Interested in enhancing the quality of education advice? Learn more about the benefits of our International Quality Standard for Education Advisers. \n  CLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nThe Association of Education Advisers (AoEA) has been established to help ensure quality and consistency in the advice given by school and college improvement advisers working in the education system. \nThese colleagues play a critical role and are increasingly deployed to provide specialist advice in the areas of educational improvement\, governance\, change management\, finance and people development. Significant numbers of education leaders now work for national\, international and local government\, \nindividual schools\, academies and colleges and other educational settings. The need for quality and consistency of advice is a very important concern. While government departments make their own judgements about the strengths and weaknesses of individual schools\, it is essential that schools and colleges are confident their self-evaluation is sound and will withstand scrutiny by regulatory bodies. \nThe diverse education systems across the UK and overseas comprise a wide range of education leaders with different titles\, who work to a variety of guidelines and standards and adopt differing approaches to the various requirements and priorities of providers. The system requires better quality and greater consistency and reliability in the advice received. \nIn the past\, the accreditation of education advisers has tended to concentrate on data analysis and the key aspects of school and college improvement\, as identified by government. The education context has significantly changed and requires a broader focus on corporate governance\, establishing and developing educational organisations and quality management systems. The AoEA has developed an accreditation process based on clearly defined competence criteria which will allow people intending to provide advice to schools and colleges to demonstrate that they meet rigorous standards. \nTo learn more please join us for one of our briefing sessions about our quality standard and benefits for becoming a member. \n CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://aoea.co.uk/event/briefing-session-iqsea-march-2025/
LOCATION:Microsoft Teams
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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:20260410T123849
CREATED:20241106T155330Z
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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ORGANIZER;CN="Association of Education Advisers":MAILTO:info@aoea.co.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250408T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250408T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T123849
CREATED:20241106T155428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T141153Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250410T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250410T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T123849
CREATED:20241106T161746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T155220Z
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SUMMARY:Briefing Session: IQSEA April 2025
DESCRIPTION:Interested in enhancing the quality of education advice? Learn more about the benefits of our International Quality Standard for Education Advisers. \n  CLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nThe Association of Education Advisers (AoEA) has been established to help ensure quality and consistency in the advice given by school and college improvement advisers working in the education system. \nThese colleagues play a critical role and are increasingly deployed to provide specialist advice in the areas of educational improvement\, governance\, change management\, finance and people development. Significant numbers of education leaders now work for national\, international and local government\, \nindividual schools\, academies and colleges and other educational settings. The need for quality and consistency of advice is a very important concern. While government departments make their own judgements about the strengths and weaknesses of individual schools\, it is essential that schools and colleges are confident their self-evaluation is sound and will withstand scrutiny by regulatory bodies. \nThe diverse education systems across the UK and overseas comprise a wide range of education leaders with different titles\, who work to a variety of guidelines and standards and adopt differing approaches to the various requirements and priorities of providers. The system requires better quality and greater consistency and reliability in the advice received. \nIn the past\, the accreditation of education advisers has tended to concentrate on data analysis and the key aspects of school and college improvement\, as identified by government. The education context has significantly changed and requires a broader focus on corporate governance\, establishing and developing educational organisations and quality management systems. The AoEA has developed an accreditation process based on clearly defined competence criteria which will allow people intending to provide advice to schools and colleges to demonstrate that they meet rigorous standards. \nTo learn more please join us for one of our briefing sessions about our quality standard and benefits for becoming a member. \n CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://aoea.co.uk/event/briefing-session-iqsea-april-2025/
LOCATION:Microsoft Teams
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ORGANIZER;CN="Association of Education Advisers":MAILTO:info@aoea.co.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250506T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250506T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T123849
CREATED:20241106T155511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T145524Z
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Association of Education Advisers":MAILTO:info@aoea.co.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250508T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250508T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T123849
CREATED:20241106T161823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T162115Z
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SUMMARY:Briefing Session:  IQSEA May 2025
DESCRIPTION:Interested in enhancing the quality of education advice? Learn more about the benefits of our International Quality Standard for Education Advisers. \n  CLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nThe Association of Education Advisers (AoEA) has been established to help ensure quality and consistency in the advice given by school and college improvement advisers working in the education system. \nThese colleagues play a critical role and are increasingly deployed to provide specialist advice in the areas of educational improvement\, governance\, change management\, finance and people development. Significant numbers of education leaders now work for national\, international and local government\, \nindividual schools\, academies and colleges and other educational settings. The need for quality and consistency of advice is a very important concern. While government departments make their own judgements about the strengths and weaknesses of individual schools\, it is essential that schools and colleges are confident their self-evaluation is sound and will withstand scrutiny by regulatory bodies. \nThe diverse education systems across the UK and overseas comprise a wide range of education leaders with different titles\, who work to a variety of guidelines and standards and adopt differing approaches to the various requirements and priorities of providers. The system requires better quality and greater consistency and reliability in the advice received. \nIn the past\, the accreditation of education advisers has tended to concentrate on data analysis and the key aspects of school and college improvement\, as identified by government. The education context has significantly changed and requires a broader focus on corporate governance\, establishing and developing educational organisations and quality management systems. The AoEA has developed an accreditation process based on clearly defined competence criteria which will allow people intending to provide advice to schools and colleges to demonstrate that they meet rigorous standards. \nTo learn more please join us for one of our briefing sessions about our quality standard and benefits for becoming a member. \n CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://aoea.co.uk/event/briefing-session-iqsea-may-2025/
LOCATION:Microsoft Teams
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ORGANIZER;CN="Association of Education Advisers":MAILTO:info@aoea.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250605T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250605T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T123849
CREATED:20241106T161903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T162135Z
UID:6090-1749139200-1749142800@aoea.co.uk
SUMMARY:Briefing Session: IQSEA June 2025
DESCRIPTION:Interested in enhancing the quality of education advice? Learn more about the benefits of our International Quality Standard for Education Advisers. \n  CLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nThe Association of Education Advisers (AoEA) has been established to help ensure quality and consistency in the advice given by school and college improvement advisers working in the education system. \nThese colleagues play a critical role and are increasingly deployed to provide specialist advice in the areas of educational improvement\, governance\, change management\, finance and people development. Significant numbers of education leaders now work for national\, international and local government\, \nindividual schools\, academies and colleges and other educational settings. The need for quality and consistency of advice is a very important concern. While government departments make their own judgements about the strengths and weaknesses of individual schools\, it is essential that schools and colleges are confident their self-evaluation is sound and will withstand scrutiny by regulatory bodies. \nThe diverse education systems across the UK and overseas comprise a wide range of education leaders with different titles\, who work to a variety of guidelines and standards and adopt differing approaches to the various requirements and priorities of providers. The system requires better quality and greater consistency and reliability in the advice received. \nIn the past\, the accreditation of education advisers has tended to concentrate on data analysis and the key aspects of school and college improvement\, as identified by government. The education context has significantly changed and requires a broader focus on corporate governance\, establishing and developing educational organisations and quality management systems. The AoEA has developed an accreditation process based on clearly defined competence criteria which will allow people intending to provide advice to schools and colleges to demonstrate that they meet rigorous standards. \nTo learn more please join us for one of our briefing sessions about our quality standard and benefits for becoming a member. \n CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://aoea.co.uk/event/briefing-session-iqsea-june-2025/
LOCATION:Microsoft Teams
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ORGANIZER;CN="Association of Education Advisers":MAILTO:info@aoea.co.uk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250613
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250614
DTSTAMP:20260410T123849
CREATED:20241011T112239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T095148Z
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SUMMARY:8th AoEA Connecting Educators Annual Summit
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce that the 8th annual AoEA Connecting Educators Summit will take place on Friday\, 13th June 2025\, at the Radisson Blu Hotel\, Manchester Airport. \nPurchase your tickets HERE.\nAfter the success of our 2024 event\, we’re looking forward to another day of thought-provoking discussions\, expert insights\, and networking opportunities. Mark your calendars for this exciting opportunity to connect with fellow education professionals and thought leaders in a dynamic environment. \nCouldn’t make it to our 2024 summit or want to relive the best moments? Watch our highlight film to experience the inspiring keynote speeches\, engaging panel discussions\, and vibrant networking that made it such a memorable event. See how the day unfolded and get a glimpse of what to expect in 2025. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur agenda will feature keynote speakers\, interactive panel discussions\, and presentations on the latest trends and best practices in education. We’ll also be bringing back our popular “Sharing Great Practice” sessions\, showcasing the incredible work of our AoEA associates. \nMore details\, including our full programme and speaker lineup\, click here.\n\n\n\n\nMark your calendars!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhy Attend? \n\nGain insights from leaders in education\nNetwork with peers from across the sector\nEngage with key discussions on the future of education\n\n  \nLocation: Radisson Blu Hotel\, Manchester Airport – easily accessible by air\, rail\, and road. \nWe can’t wait to welcome you to the AoEA Annual Summit 2025. \nPurchase your tickets HERE.
URL:https://aoea.co.uk/event/8th-aoea-connecting-educators-annual-summit/
LOCATION:Radisson Blu Hotel\, Manchester Airport\, Chicago Ave\, Manchester\, M90 3RA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Annual Summit
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ORGANIZER;CN="Association of Education Advisers":MAILTO:info@aoea.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250925T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250925T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T123849
CREATED:20250715T090127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T121812Z
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SUMMARY:Briefing Session: IQSEA September 2025
DESCRIPTION:Interested in enhancing the quality of education advice? Learn more about the benefits of our International Quality Standard for Education Advisers. \n  CLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nThe Association of Education Advisers (AoEA) has been established to help ensure quality and consistency in the advice given by school and college improvement advisers working in the education system. \nThese colleagues play a critical role and are increasingly deployed to provide specialist advice in the areas of educational improvement\, governance\, change management\, finance and people development. Significant numbers of education leaders now work for national\, international and local government\, \nindividual schools\, academies and colleges and other educational settings. The need for quality and consistency of advice is a very important concern. While government departments make their own judgements about the strengths and weaknesses of individual schools\, it is essential that schools and colleges are confident their self-evaluation is sound and will withstand scrutiny by regulatory bodies. \nThe diverse education systems across the UK and overseas comprise a wide range of education leaders with different titles\, who work to a variety of guidelines and standards and adopt differing approaches to the various requirements and priorities of providers. The system requires better quality and greater consistency and reliability in the advice received. \nIn the past\, the accreditation of education advisers has tended to concentrate on data analysis and the key aspects of school and college improvement\, as identified by government. The education context has significantly changed and requires a broader focus on corporate governance\, establishing and developing educational organisations and quality management systems. The AoEA has developed an accreditation process based on clearly defined competence criteria which will allow people intending to provide advice to schools and colleges to demonstrate that they meet rigorous standards. \nTo learn more please join us for one of our briefing sessions about our quality standard and benefits for becoming a member. \n CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://aoea.co.uk/event/briefing-session-iqsea-september-2025/
LOCATION:Microsoft Teams
CATEGORIES:AoEA Briefings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Association of Education Advisers":MAILTO:info@aoea.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251021T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251021T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T123849
CREATED:20251002T144015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T095058Z
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Association of Education Advisers":MAILTO:info@aoea.co.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251023T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251023T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T123849
CREATED:20250715T090345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T090345Z
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SUMMARY:Briefing Session: IQSEA October 2025
DESCRIPTION:Interested in enhancing the quality of education advice? Learn more about the benefits of our International Quality Standard for Education Advisers. \n  CLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nThe Association of Education Advisers (AoEA) has been established to help ensure quality and consistency in the advice given by school and college improvement advisers working in the education system. \nThese colleagues play a critical role and are increasingly deployed to provide specialist advice in the areas of educational improvement\, governance\, change management\, finance and people development. Significant numbers of education leaders now work for national\, international and local government\, \nindividual schools\, academies and colleges and other educational settings. The need for quality and consistency of advice is a very important concern. While government departments make their own judgements about the strengths and weaknesses of individual schools\, it is essential that schools and colleges are confident their self-evaluation is sound and will withstand scrutiny by regulatory bodies. \nThe diverse education systems across the UK and overseas comprise a wide range of education leaders with different titles\, who work to a variety of guidelines and standards and adopt differing approaches to the various requirements and priorities of providers. The system requires better quality and greater consistency and reliability in the advice received. \nIn the past\, the accreditation of education advisers has tended to concentrate on data analysis and the key aspects of school and college improvement\, as identified by government. The education context has significantly changed and requires a broader focus on corporate governance\, establishing and developing educational organisations and quality management systems. The AoEA has developed an accreditation process based on clearly defined competence criteria which will allow people intending to provide advice to schools and colleges to demonstrate that they meet rigorous standards. \nTo learn more please join us for one of our briefing sessions about our quality standard and benefits for becoming a member. \n CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://aoea.co.uk/event/briefing-session-iqsea-october-2025/
LOCATION:Microsoft Teams
CATEGORIES:AoEA Briefings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Association of Education Advisers":MAILTO:info@aoea.co.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251111T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251111T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T123849
CREATED:20251009T082650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T105437Z
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Association of Education Advisers":MAILTO:info@aoea.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251120T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251120T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T123849
CREATED:20250715T090927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T091105Z
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SUMMARY:Briefing Session: IQSEA November 2025
DESCRIPTION:Interested in enhancing the quality of education advice? Learn more about the benefits of our International Quality Standard for Education Advisers. \n  CLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nThe Association of Education Advisers (AoEA) has been established to help ensure quality and consistency in the advice given by school and college improvement advisers working in the education system. \nThese colleagues play a critical role and are increasingly deployed to provide specialist advice in the areas of educational improvement\, governance\, change management\, finance and people development. Significant numbers of education leaders now work for national\, international and local government\, \nindividual schools\, academies and colleges and other educational settings. The need for quality and consistency of advice is a very important concern. While government departments make their own judgements about the strengths and weaknesses of individual schools\, it is essential that schools and colleges are confident their self-evaluation is sound and will withstand scrutiny by regulatory bodies. \nThe diverse education systems across the UK and overseas comprise a wide range of education leaders with different titles\, who work to a variety of guidelines and standards and adopt differing approaches to the various requirements and priorities of providers. The system requires better quality and greater consistency and reliability in the advice received. \nIn the past\, the accreditation of education advisers has tended to concentrate on data analysis and the key aspects of school and college improvement\, as identified by government. The education context has significantly changed and requires a broader focus on corporate governance\, establishing and developing educational organisations and quality management systems. The AoEA has developed an accreditation process based on clearly defined competence criteria which will allow people intending to provide advice to schools and colleges to demonstrate that they meet rigorous standards. \nTo learn more please join us for one of our briefing sessions about our quality standard and benefits for becoming a member. \n CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://aoea.co.uk/event/briefing-session-iqsea-november-2025/
LOCATION:Microsoft Teams
CATEGORIES:AoEA Briefings
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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:20260122T090000
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SUMMARY:Coaching 1: An Introduction to Coaching – What\, How\, Who\, When and Where?
DESCRIPTION: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nBased on best international business practice\, but rooted in education\, the AoEA Coaching offer consists of five\, half-day\, sessions over the academic year\, which are designed to take participants from an introductory stage to systemic organisational approaches either at school\, LA\, MAT\, regional or national level. All sessions will be a mix of theory and practice and build on highly successful and well received courses run over the last two years. \nWho is this training for? \nThis course is designed for Headteachers\, Education Advisers and educational leaders\, who want to develop a coaching approach to develop themselves\, their teams and organisations. Even those who have received some training in the past\, either with the AoEA or through other agencies\, will benefit from all or the latter parts of the programme. \nWhy consider this approach? \nBecause it’s proven and highly effective. Irrespective of the problems that you are seeking to address\, a coaching approach allows you to understand what motivates you and your staff\, helps develop your and their potential\, and engages all in delivering organisational development. \nFurthermore\, coaching will increase the leadership density of your team\, as individuals gain confidence in this methodology\, take increasing responsibility\, and develop a more nuanced and skilled approach to leadership. \nA well implemented coaching programme will bring out the best in your team\, and create a synergy that hitherto might not have been achieved\, \nParticipants will gain a broader understanding of both the principles and cutting edge practice of coaching; they will become more confident in applying these and using a range of practical strategies to support schools and organisational development. \nWhat is coaching? \nCoaching is not mentoring\, training\, teaching\, counselling or psychoanalysis\, although all of these are occasionally demanded of a skilled coach. \nIt begins with a philosophy that individuals have the potential to recognise and overcome barriers to their own success\, have much more potential than has been previously tapped and that agreed goals can be achieved to a time scale. \nMost importantly\, it is a demanding approach in which the person being coached is held accountable for their success or otherwise\, while being a safe place to discuss ideas and obstacles to their success. \nIt is a proven\, highly effective approach that allows positive change to happen for individuals\, teams and organisations. With the right coach\, schools and their leaders can change lives for the better. \nWho is delivering the training? \nTony Markowski and Éamonn Whelan will be leading the programme. Both enjoyed successful careers in education and now advise national and regional boards\, MATs\, LAs\, Headteachers and their teams. They are accredited Executive Coaches\, therapeutic counsellors and Senior Associates of the Association of Educational Advisers\, on whose Development Board they sit. \nWhat goes on in the sessions? \nThe model is a blend of formal presentation\, question and answer sessions\, case study review and supported practical activity. As well as a general introduction to the principles and characteristics of coaching\, participants will be offered tools and strategies to support leaders and staff\, at all levels. \nWhat happens if I miss a session? \nThere will be opportunities to catch up between sessions. Information is available from the AoEA administration team. \nSession 1: \nAs the title suggests 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. \n CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://aoea.co.uk/event/coaching-1-an-introduction-to-coaching-what-how-who-when-and-where-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Professional Learning
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