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The AoEA Independent Learning Modules (ILMs) are designed to support accredited advisers in maintaining and developing their expertise. Focused, flexible, and practical, ILMs allow senior leaders and advisory professionals to deepen their skills at their own pace, wherever and whenever suits their schedule.
ILMs are available exclusively to accredited AoEA members with Membership Plus and can be accessed via the AoEA Hub.
ILMs are online, self-paced modules that cover the full range of advisory competencies defined in the AoEA’s accreditation framework. Each module is delivered through expertly crafted video content, accompanied by practical resources such as templates, guidance notes, and reflective tasks. The focus is on actionable learning that advisers can immediately apply in their work with schools, trusts, and education organisations.
ILMs are structured to support both newly accredited advisers seeking to build confidence and experienced professionals aiming to refresh or expand their expertise.
Access via AoEA Hub: ILMs are hosted on the AoEA Hub, ensuring members have seamless access to all modules and supporting materials.
Self-Paced Learning: There are no deadlines or set schedules; advisers can complete modules at their own convenience.
Practical Resources: Modules include downloadable templates, self-reflection prompts, and examples that encourage real-world application.
Expert-Led: Content is developed by AoEA trainers and education sector experts, ensuring relevance and quality.
Aligned with Accreditation: ILMs are carefully aligned to the competencies required for both Associate and Senior Associate accreditation, making them ideal for those preparing for assessment or maintaining accredited status.
ILMs are available exclusively to accredited members of the AoEA who hold Membership Plus. This ensures that content is tailored to the needs of professionals who have demonstrated their expertise and are committed to ongoing development at the highest standards.
If you are working towards accreditation, ILMs provide excellent preparation material to build confidence and strengthen your evidence base.
For senior leaders and advisers, staying up to date with best practice is essential. ILMs provide focused, flexible learning that fits within your demanding role, enabling you to:
Maintain your professional accreditation.
Expand your advisory toolkit with proven strategies.
Stay current with evolving educational challenges and policy shifts.
Apply new learning directly to your advisory work with schools and leadership teams.
By embedding ILMs into your professional routine, you ensure that your advisory practice remains sharp, impactful, and aligned with national benchmarks.
ILMs are organised around the six key areas of expertise that underpin AoEA accreditation:
Covers interpersonal skills, professional standards, and effective communication essential for building trust and credibility as an adviser.
Focuses on evaluating school performance, supporting leadership teams, and delivering strategies that lead to measurable improvement in teaching, learning, and outcomes.
Provides insight into governance structures, compliance, and accountability, equipping advisers to support governing bodies in fulfilling their strategic responsibilities.
Addresses system leadership and capacity building, helping advisers guide schools and trusts in strengthening leadership, culture, and organisational effectiveness.
Equips advisers to support schools through significant periods of change, focusing on strategic planning, risk management, and sustaining momentum in complex improvement journeys.
Centres on embedding monitoring, evaluation, and continuous improvement processes that ensure high standards are maintained and developed over time.
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