hackneyservicesforschools.co.uk services for schools 2015/2016 SERVICE GUIDE

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1 hackneyservicesforschools.co.uk services for schools 2015/2016 SERVICE GUIDE

2 I haven t heard of any other training provider that offers such a combination of high-quality resources and an approach to improving teaching at classroom level, strategic whole-school planning and support for both SLT and classroom teachers at the chalkface. Rachel Kitley, Associate Deputy Head Kingsbury High School Brent, London

3 WELCOME We are Hackney Learning Trust, a local authority providing a full range of competitive services to schools with a not-for-profit philosophy. Hackney is regarded as a borough with rapid improvement, sustained achievement and innovation across a range of education activities. With over a decade of experience working with Hackney schools and academies, we are proud and committed to supporting schools locally, across London and nationally. An ever increasing amount of our work now comes from outside Hackney. Speaking at our 2013 annual education conference, Her Majesty s Chief Inspector, Sir Michael Wilshaw, said that strong leadership is vital in building outstanding schools. He cited local authority support, like that provided in Hackney, as a key factor in a school s success. Our team of educational specialists draws on Headteachers, senior school leaders, subject specialists and experienced business support staff. We have developed a centre of excellence with a critical mass of expertise and invaluable experience in services ranging from school improvement to child well-being. We want to share our knowledge, skills and expertise to help you meet your school s goals. Operating on a not-for-profit basis, our focus is to achieve positive meaningful outcomes rather than profits. Any trading surpluses are re-invested into maintaining and improving the quality of our services and customer care. We have excellent levels of customer satisfaction. Our services have been developed with schools needs in mind. So whether you are looking to develop leadership in your teachers, improve your IT infrastructure or require educational psychology support, we can help. Take a look through this booklet to see how we might be able to work with you to meet your needs. If you cannot find the service you require, please contact us and we will do our best to find a solution to your challenge. If we are not one of your partners already, we would like to be one in the future. 517 experienced and dedicated staff and associates. 27 specialist and professional service areas. 263 unique products and services. 96% of customers satisfied or very satisfied with our services. Customer Survey, 2014 CONTACT US Services for Schools Hackney Learning Trust 1 Reading Lane London E8 1GQ T / 7378 E. s4s@learningtrust.co.uk HACKNEY LEARNING TRUST 3

4 Barking & Dagenham Barnet Birmingham Brighton and Hove Bromley Buckinghamshire Camden City of London City of Westminster Croydon Darlington Derbyshire Dorset Ealing Edgware Enfield Essex Greenwich Hackney Haringey Harrow Hertfordshire Hounslow Hull Ipswich Islington Kent Lambeth Leicester Leicestershire Leeds Lincolnshire Luton Merseyside Middlesbrough Newham Neath Port Talbot Norfolk Nottingham Oxfordshire Hampshire Portsmouth Plymouth Redbridge Richmond Upon Thames Southwark Suffolk Sunderland Surrey Sutton Tower Hamlets Waltham Forest Warwickshire West Midlands West Yorkshire our reach

5 31 Counties and Cities. 24 London Local Authorities. 342 Schools we work with across England and Wales. primary schools secondary schools early years settings colleges and independent schools special schools our customers

6 contents school improvement Leadership and Management 09 Leadership and Management Support 10 School Improvement Partner Programme 11 Developing Middle Leadership 11 Headteacher Performance Management Support 13 Ofsted Readiness Check 14 One Day Review 16 Governor Services 19 Parental Involvement and Engagement Early Years 21 Early Years Support Teaching and Learning 22 Primary Teaching and Learning 23 Secondary Teaching and Learning Literacy 24 Year 1 Daily Supported Reading Programme 25 Reading Recovery Key Stage 1 26 Hackney Reading Standard 27 The LIT Programme 28 Writing Support - Primary Maths 31 New to Maths Teaching Support Programme Secondary ICT / Computing 32 Computing Curriculum Support 33 Learning with ipads Primary Science 34 New to Science Teaching Support Programme 35 Developing Science Leadership Music 36 Music Services Arts and Humanities 40 Arts Class 41 Humanities, RE and PSHE SEAL 42 Social and Emotional Aspects of Learning (SEAL) and Bahaviour 6 SERVICES FOR SCHOOLS

7 school and pupil support 45 Admissions Service 46 Pupil Benefits 47 Attendance Service 48 Mindfulness in Schools 50 Educational Psychology Service 52 Specialist Teaching and Inclusion 53 Transport Solutions 54 Children s Integrated Speech and Language Therapy 55 Kench Hill Centre business services 57 Health and Safety 58 IT Services 64 Human Resources 66 Payroll Service 68 School Finance Support 69 Bursarial Services 70 Marketing, Design and Web Services 72 Legal Services 73 Procurement Support 74 Property Services 76 Coaching and Training 78 The Tomlinson Centre professional training 81 Continuous Professional Development (CPD) 81 Newly Qualified Teacher (NQT) Training 82 School Governors Training 82 Specialised Training 83 Our Leadership Conferences publications 85 Securing Good or Better (Third Edition) 86 Family Seal Guidance 86 The Primary Seal Assessment Guide 87 Small Group Work Guidance 87 Learning Mentor Handbook 88 Putting Science Enquiry at the Heart of Learning Coming soon in Reading Guidance 89 Assessment Without Levels further information 90 Our Promise to You 91 How to Order 92 Important Information 93 Order Form 2015/ Terms and Conditions HACKNEY LEARNING TRUST 7

8 hackneyservicesforschools.co.uk school improvement SUPPORTING YOUR SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT JOURNEY

9 LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT SUPPORT Developing leadership and management throughout the education cycle. For more information on this service please call or learningtrust.co.uk All our Leadership and Management Advisers are former Headteachers or have held senior leadership roles. They can provide support to develop leadership and management capacity, from Early Years to post-16. Their focus includes whole-school improvement, succession planning, the development of middle and aspiring leaders, and training for governors. Benefits to SCHOOLS Help with school improvement priorities and the support required for the year ahead Support with your school s self-evaluation cycle INSET/ongoing consultancy and intervention from a Leadership and Management Adviser for schools that want to improve or maintain their Ofsted category SERVICE PROVIDED Our advisers provide a range of leadership and management training, advice and consultancy. Any of the packages can include the following: school improvement self-evaluation succession planning capacity building good-to-great school policy coaching Level 1. (1-3 days) 675 per day product Code: 10/LAM/001 Level 2. (4-6 days) 625 per day 10/LAM/002 Level 3. (7 or more days) 600 per day 10/LAM/003 The people who make a difference are the leaders, more autonomy means they can get on and make better schools, but if you ve got poor leadership, it doesn t work. It comes down to leaders. Michael Wilshaw, BBC Radio 4 s Today programme, December 2014 HACKNEY LEARNING TRUST 9

10 SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PARTNER PROGRAMME Evaluating the impact of the school s work. For more information on this service please call or school.improvement@ learningtrust.co.uk Our School Improvement Partner Programme is currently being used in Hackney schools and further afield across England. We can offer a programme of school visits to support school leaders to evaluate the impact of their school s work. Each school will have an allocated Leadership and Management Adviser to work with school leaders throughout the school year. Benefits to SCHOOLS Help to develop the leadership and management expertise in your school Validate the school s self-evaluation of the quality of achievement, teaching and learning, behaviour and safety and leadership and management Work with you to identify the key priorities for improvement SERVICE PROVIDED The programme will consist of: visit 1 (autumn term) - focus on achievement and standards Headteacher Performance Management (autumn term) external support for governors (optional) visit 2 (spring term) - focus on quality of teaching and pupils attitudes to learning visit 3 (summer term) - focus on leadership and management an annual summary report for governors This programme enables leaders to discuss in depth, and in a focused and structured way, the strengths and areas for development within their schools. This programme has been entirely positive and the school and children have benefitted as a result. Ian Mullaney, Headteacher, Rushmore Primary School School Improvement Partner Programme 2,885 per year product Code: 11/TAL/032 Bespoke School Improvement Partner Programme Price on Application. A typical day rate is /TAL/ SERVICES FOR SCHOOLS

11 LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT DEVELOPING MIDDLE LEADERSHIP Giving your staff the skills, knowledge and confidence to become leaders. For more information on this service please call or learningtrust.co.uk Targeted at subject leaders, phase leaders and department leaders who seek to influence change and pedagogical impact in their area. This service will promote and develop leadership skills and more effective teams, and will identify the differences between leading, managing and influencing change. Benefits to SCHOOLS Develop an awareness of the key skills needed to be an effective leader Identify potential leaders in your organisation Distribute leadership across the school SERVICE PROVIDED Bespoke programmes will be planned with senior leaders to meet your school s needs. Modules may include: leading vs. managing how to use a range of leadership styles crucial conversations the role of the subject leader data analysis and many other modules Price on Application. A typical day rate is 650 Product Code: 10/LAM/007 Quality materials which were well developed and moved middle leadership in my school through refection, discussion and a focus on leading and learning. HEADTEACHER PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT Giving governors the support to assess their Headteacher. For more information on this service please call or school.improvement@ learningtrust.co.uk Our experienced Leadership and Management Advisers will guide governors through the performance management process, providing appropriate support so that they are confident in holding the Headteacher to account for improving the quality of teaching, pupils achievement, behaviour and safety. Benefits to SCHOOLS Ensuring governor statutory requirements are met Focusing objectives on pupil outcomes through the use of data sources Aligning the Headteacher s objectives to school objectives SERVICE PROVIDED The services provided include: analysing and interpreting pupil level assessment data using assessment tools to check attainment levels, measure progress and identify next steps guiding and advising the governors through the process producing a summary of performance against current objectives drafting negotiated agreed objectives with measurable success criteria 400 Product Code: 10/LAM/009 Enabled and facilitated the governing body to ensure a robust and rigorous process was completed for our Headteacher. HACKNEY LEARNING TRUST 11

12 SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT SUPPORT Helping improve the quality of teaching and management in Settings. For more information on this service please call or learningtrust.co.uk This service brings up-to-date strategic thinking and policies to support schools and colleges with planning, enabling them to focus on delivery of strategic goals. We can provide expert advice and support to help improve results. The service supports institutions and other local authorities responsible for the education of year olds. Benefits to SCHOOLS Fosters and builds on long term relationships Identifies key priority areas to allow accurate targeting of commissioned services Participation in key pan-london strategic bodies and cross-borough working SERVICE PROVIDED Bespoke packages can be developed for individual clients covering areas such as: curriculum development for post-16 Level 1 progression, vocational and specialist learning performance measures (understanding performance tables and value-added systems) preparation for Ofsted, including lesson observations with follow-up coaching raising the participation age, including CEIAG and statutory requirements development of strategies and action plans post-16 quality improvement and curriculum development for A Level, BTEC, and Level 2 programmes Price on Application Product Code: 10/LAM/006 Well done to the Hackney Learning Trust post-16 consultancy support which helped us get a Grade 2 from Ofsted for Science and Maths. Ian Ashman, Principal, Hackney Community College Many thanks for the Hackney Learning Trust post-16 consultancy support. You have contributed to our Grade 1, Outstanding so thank you for all your work with the Sixth Form. Cheryl Day, HeadTeacher, Clapton Girls Academy. additional info London Borough of Tower Hamlets has commissioned the service to oversee apprenticeship developments in the borough. Both Hackney Colleges (BSix and Hackney Community College) and some Hackney schools with sixth forms have commissioned post-16 support customised to meet their needs. 12 SERVICES FOR SCHOOLS

13 LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT OFSTED READINESS CHECK Preparing you for that all important Ofsted inspection. For more information on this service please call or learningtrust.co.uk Preparing your school for an Ofsted inspection, while keeping up-to-date with the latest requirements, can be challenging and demanding. Our team of experienced Leadership and Management Advisers can provide a tailored Ofsted Readiness Check which will enable you and your school to meet the challenges of an inspection before it happens. Benefits to SCHOOLS Understand Ofsted requirements in order to prioritise and focus on preparation Present a convincing and compelling evaluation of your school s achievements and context Identify where systems, evidence and impact analysis need development and how to achieve this 1,365 Product Code: 10/LAM/010 The Ofsted leaflet proved most helpful, as did the work you did with preparing governors and middle leaders for the Ofsted experience. We felt well prepared and reassured following your input. SERVICE PROVIDED Depending on your needs, we can include any of the following: evaluation of the SEF, RAISEonline and School Improvement Plan observations of teaching and learning with senior leaders from your school review of key documentation analysis of in-school tracking data how to produce and write a good quality self-evaluation report coaching for leaders at all levels including the governing body HACKNEY LEARNING TRUST 13

14 SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT ONE DAY REVIEW Highlighting both effective practices and next steps. For more information on this service please call or learningtrust.co.uk We offer a condensed, bespoke one-day review of school leadership, management and teaching, highlighting both effective practice and next steps. The review can focus on an issue raised in an Ofsted inspection or on aspects identified through your own self-evaluation. Verbal feedback is given at the end of the day, and a written report linked to the grade descriptors of the Ofsted framework will follow. Benefits to SCHOOLS Can be part of the school s cycle of self-evaluation and/or linked to the Ofsted framework Focuses attention on the evidence of best practice and strategies for improvement Strengthens the school s self-evaluation of teaching and learning SERVICE PROVIDED This service has been welcomed by Headteachers who want an external validation of their school s work. It includes: observing teaching, evaluating data and scrutinising planning and books matching the judgments for the key elements of the teaching profile discussions with leaders about what other leaders are doing to improve teaching and learning table discussions with middle/ subject leaders about the impact of their work to raise standards 1,365 Product Code: 10/LAM/011 The feedback from the governors was really positive and they were very complimentary on the report, for its clarity and clear outcomes. You were both so professional and passionate about what good teaching should look like. 14 SERVICES FOR SCHOOLS

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16 SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT GOVERNOR SERVICES Supporting governors with strategic advice, professional clerking and specialist training. AVAILABLE TO For more information on these EY P S A C services please call HACKNEY or governorservices@ learningtrust.co.uk ELSEWHERE Our team of experienced staff can support and advise your governing body in meeting its statutory duties: monitoring pupil achievement, quality of teaching, leadership effectiveness and the behaviour and safety of pupils. Our professional clerking service can help you manage the administration and professional documentation of governing body meetings, hearings and panels, as well as the maintenance all of your essential governing body records. We understand the importance of keeping up-to-date with the latest educational changes and issues. This is why we also offer specialist training and host an annual Governors Conference to support you. Benefits to SCHOOLS Improved understanding of governing body roles and responsibilities Compliance with statutory requirements More capacity to focus on the achievement and well-being of pupils and staff BASIC SUPPORT SERVICE The service provides termly agendas and briefings and updates. It also offers guidance on all matters of governance. You will have membership of the National Governors Association and access to our database with governing body constitution, appointments and terms of office. Basic Support Service for Schools with 1 to 15 Governors 975 for schools with 1 to 15 governors product Code: 04/GOV/001 We buy into the Clerking and Governor Training, all of which are very well organised, well run and well delivered. When I have queries somebody is always there with good advice. Headteacher, Primary School We are extremely satisfied with the clerking service that we receive and have recently extended this service to include our Finance Committee meetings. We receive valuable and very useful advice from our clerk. I feel they are very good value for money. Chairs of Governors Basic Support Service for Schools with 16+ Governors 1,175 04/GOV/002 FULL GOVERNORS PACKAGE Schools can purchase the full governors service package, which includes the basic support service, clerking services (three or six meetings) and the central training programme. 1a. Governors Package for Schools with 1 to 15 Governors Full governors package with three clerking body meetings. 2,350 04/GOV/018 1b. Governors Package for Schools with 16+ Governors Full governors package with three clerking body meetings. 2,720 04/GOV/019 2a. Governors Package for Schools with 1 to 15 Governors Full governors package with six clerking body meetings. 3,205 04/GOV/020 2b. Governors Package for Schools with 16+ Governors Full governors package with six clerking body meetings. 3,580 04/GOV/ SERVICES FOR SCHOOLS

17 LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT CLERKING SERVICES Our clerking services are only available to those who purchase the basic support service. The team provide clerking of governing body and committee meetings and support for chairs of governing bodies and committees. You will also have access to a database containing attendance records, committee membership, terms of reference and delegation, register of pecuniary interests, and procedures and policies. Governing body meeting papers are distributed electronically. We can provide paper copies for up to five governors if required, but there will be a charge for these. Clerking Service for Three Governor Body Meetings 1,200 per year 04/GOV/003 Clerking Service for Six Governor Body Meetings 2,120 per year 04/GOV/004 Clerking Service for Additional Governor Body Meeting 400 per ordinary or special meeting 04/GOV/005 Clerking Service for Committee Meeting 300 per meeting 04/GOV/006 Clerking Service for Panel Hearings such as Complaints or Exclusions Chargeable clerking services offer clerking, advice and guidance for panels, such as exclusion and parental complaint hearings. 450 per hearing 04/GOV/009 Governing Body Meeting Papers for Service Package 1a Hard copies of governing body meeting papers for those who purchase service package 1a /GOV/022 Governing Body Meeting Papers for Service Package 1b Hard copies of governing body meeting papers for those who purchase service package 1b /GOV/023 Governing Body Meeting Papers for Service Package 2a Hard copies of governing body meeting papers for those who purchase service package 2a /GOV/024 Governing Body Meeting Papers for Service Package 2b Hard copies of governing body meeting papers for those who purchase service package 2b /GOV/025 additional info Free for Hackney maintained schools: Emergency advice on governance issues Making LA governor appointments Clerking and advice on independent review panels (chargeable for nonmaintained schools) Governors Newsletter HACKNEY LEARNING TRUST 17

18 SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT TRAINING SERVICES We offer a central training programme and induction at The Tomlinson Centre, online training and bespoke, school-based, whole governing body training sessions. Central Governor Training Programme and Induction for Schools with 1 to 15 Governors or per Federation /GOV/011 Central Governor Training Programme and Induction for Schools with 16+ Governors or per Federation /GOV/012 Bespoke In-School Governor Training Price on Application 04/GOV/013 AVAILABLE TO For more information on these EY P S A C services please call HACKNEY or governorservices@ learningtrust.co.uk ELSEWHERE Training is excellent. Guidance in Governor Body meetings is always of a high standard. Governor, Primary School Online Governor Training for Primary School Governors 89 per school 04/GOV/014 Online Governor Training for Secondary School Governors 99 per school 04/GOV/015 Individual Governor Training Sessions 90 04/GOV/ SERVICES FOR SCHOOLS

19 LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT AND ENGAGEMENT Helping you build meaningful partnerships with parents. For more information on this service please call or learningtrust.co.uk Our team of highly regarded advisers encourage a positive ethos to parental engagement across the whole school, improving communication and involvement. The proven link between engaged parents, motivated pupils, school improvement and the raising of standards provides powerful evidence for schools to develop meaningful partnerships. Benefits to SCHOOLS Evidence the impact of working with parents Include parents in decision making Develop innovative ways to actively involve parents in their children s schooling It is widely recognised that if pupils are to maximise their potential from schooling they will need the full support of their parents. Professor Charles Desforges with Alberto Abouchaar Service PackageS We provide the following packages: Involving Parents in Decision Making (6 x 1 2 days) This service helps you capture the voice and views of all parents. Parents, teachers and pupils will be equipped with the necessary resources to meet each other s expectations and benefit school development and education overall. 1,500 product Code: 10/LAM/012 Evidencing work with Parents (4 x 1 2 days) This service is aimed at schools who wish to strengthen and improve their approach to parental involvement and engagement as part of their school improvement plan. It will enable you to establish and measure the impact of your work with parents and show how to evidence your work with parents. 1,000 10/LAM/013 Engaging Parents in Behaviour for Learning (4 x 1 2 days) This service is designed to support your school to implement a whole-school behaviour approach which includes parents. It will help you strengthen your overall approach to parental involvement and engagement within a behaviour context. 1,000 10/LAM/014 Developing the Role of Parental Involvement Lead (4 x 1 2 days) This service will enable you to create a vision for parental involvement and engagement in your school. It will also help you decide how the lead s role will reflect this vision and contribute to a whole-school approach to working with parents. 1,000 10/LAM/024 HACKNEY LEARNING TRUST 19

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21 EARLY YEARS EARLY YEARS support Making a lasting impression on Early Years achievements and outcomes. For more information on this service please call or earlyyears@learningtrust.co.uk Over the last five years, Hackney has seen a rapid improvement in Early Years provision. There have been significant increases in outcomes, as measured by the end of Foundation Stage profile, which now sees Hackney performing significantly above national averages. The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) team that helped to deliver these developments comprises a range of experienced professionals with expertise in achieving better outcomes, using data analysis to enhance quality, improving early literacy and social and emotional well-being, working with parents and ensuring effective transitions. The benefits of a positive start to a child s learning in the Early Years continues to be seen throughout their school career. Early Years lays the foundations for future learning, so it is vital to get it right in terms of leadership, learning, providing a stimulating environment and establishing the right kind of early intervention for children who need additional support. Ofsted have underlined the significance of the EYFS with a separate judgement in the revised framework. Our experienced team can help you make any improvements that may be required. Benefits to SCHOOLS Increases the effectiveness of EYFS leaders and helps develop understanding of what constitutes good leadership in an Early Years setting Ensures schools are able to demonstrate progress in children s learning from an accurate baseline Improves ability to use data and observations to help generate sustained improvements in provision Provides a dynamic, stimulating environment that supports children s independent learning SERVICES PROVIDED We understand the complex work of EYFS leaders and the broad scope of their role. Our intensive, in-school support helps school leaders to implement the principles of good practice in the management of staff, undertake effective data analysis, establish effective EYFS evaluation processes and deliver successful action plans. Specific areas of support provided include: designing effective systems for planning, monitoring, delivering and evaluating the EYFS with reference to attainment data ensuring an effective and meaningful partnership with parents through home visits, parent workshops and ongoing sharing of information using audit tools to create action plans that improve learning environments so that all aspects of a school s provision are outstanding developing an observation-led assessment system to ensure a sound understanding of children s learning that feeds into effective planning developing an approach to collecting, summarising and analysing data and using it to plan effectively, while enabling transition between phases planning literacy teaching using an effective phonics programme in partnership with parents developing effective leadership within the EYFS in order to identify priorities for improvement Price on Application. A typical day rate is 550 Product Code: 27/EYS/009 90% of children under 5 now benefit in Hackney from provision that is Good or Outstanding. The Trust developed a clear strategy delivered through strong networks of children s centres, schools and other education settings focusing on parental involvement and on supporting children s emotional health and wellbeing Ofsted Annual Report, Early Years ( ) HACKNEY LEARNING TRUST 21

22 SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PRIMARY TEACHING AND LEARNING SUPPORT Working towards outstanding teaching and learning. For more information on this service please call or learningtrust.co.uk Hackney Learning Trust has an outstanding record of improving teaching and learning in Primary settings. Our consultants adopt a flexible approach to meet your needs and help you deliver outstanding teaching and learning, attainment and pupil progress. Our service can include one-to-one work with leaders, in-class support or whole-school training. Benefits to SCHOOLS Access to Associate Deputies with expertise in leading teaching and learning, curriculum design and facilitation Advice and guidance on elements of teacher assessment and moderation Support to develop a comprehensive curriculum and ensure skills progression in foundation subjects SERVICES PROVIDED Our support helps Primary schools develop effective tools for curriculum planning, lesson preparation, effective marking and monitoring progress. Our expertise includes: help to improve standards in reading, writing and mathematics support with formative and summative assessment tools improving marking and feedback processes advice and support to develop good attitudes to learning support with meeting the requirements of the new National Curriculum support for under-achieving pupils leading whole-school inset Price on Application. A typical day rate is 425 Product Code: 11/TAL/ % of customers who purchased our Teaching and Learning support are satisfied or very satisfied Customer Survey The better planned the mid-term plans, the better received they are by my pupils. I feel much more confident in planning their learning journey, thinking about the topics and why I am teaching them, rather than just sharing my knowledge with them. 22 SERVICES FOR SCHOOLS

23 TEACHING & LEARNING SECONDARY TEACHING AND LEARNING SUPPORT Helping schools on their journey towards outstanding. For more information on this service please call or learningtrust.co.uk Our experienced team of Secondary advisers offers a wide range of support to schools to improve the quality of teaching and learning in the classroom. We can cover all aspects of the school cycle, including improving subject leadership in priority areas and helping schools prepare for Ofsted inspections. Benefits to SCHOOLS A wide range of support to improve the quality of teaching and learning in the classroom A flexible and tailored approach which can include one-to-one work with leaders, direct work with students or whole department support Better preparation for Ofsted SERVICES PROVIDED Our advisers will adopt a flexible approach to meet your needs, whether that s one-to-one work with leaders, direct work with students or whole department support. Our areas of expertise include: English and maths KS3 5 Science KS3 5 Computing/IT KS3 5 History and geography KS3 5 Music and the arts KS3 5 Literacy across the whole school and in all subjects SMSC provision Differentiation support for all students Assessment for Learning, for whole-school systems and within subjects PSHCE / Personal and Social Development Behaviour for learning. Price on Application. A typical day rate is 500 Product Code: 11/TAL/019 Your visit last week completely changed my planning and greatly improved my style of teaching. Thank you for the incredible advice you gave me. English Teacher, Skinners Academy We have been able to move so much further forward thanks to your clarity of vision and invigorating enthusiasm. Stoke Newington School HACKNEY LEARNING TRUST 23

24 SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT YEAR 1 DAILY SUPPORTED READING PROGRAMME Accelerates reading levels for all children at Key Stage 1. For more information on this service please call or school.improvement@ learningtrust.co.uk The Daily Supported Reading Programme is a classroom programme that helps to move all children on in their reading. It is delivered initially to Year 1, then introduced into Reception and then for lowest attaining children in Year 2 for maximum impact across the school. It helps children make accelerated progress by working with trained adults in small groups matched to their independent reading levels. This method has a proven track record of success in raising school reading standards as KS1. Benefits to SCHOOLS Establishes strong systems for organising reading support Ensures that all children make maximum progress in reading Provides professional development for staff to improve their provision of reading support SERVICE PROVIDED The programme provides a coherent and systematic approach where children enjoy daily independent reading in small groups (no more than six) led by a trained adult. Adults use differentiated lesson guides to move children on and make sound judgements about when to do so. Weekly feedback and development sessions support this process. The programme includes: one half-day training session for all staff who will be working with children (or whole-school training) one half-day training session for the Project Co-ordinator to support implementation programme materials to structure independent sessions with daily reading groups 2,100 Product Code: 11/TAL/030 Daily Supported Reading programme enables children at an early stage of their lives, to establish good reading routines and practice. Children really enjoy the structure of the DSR texts and this supports them to develop effective strategies to support their reading. Karen Jaeggi, Headteacher, Worcesters Primary School, Enfield. 24 SERVICES FOR SCHOOLS

25 LITERACY READING RECOVERY KEY STAGE 1 Puts even the most challenging children back on track. For more information on this service please call or school.improvement@ learningtrust.co.uk This reading programme, acknowledged as the best in the country, delivers expert literacy support for the lowest attaining children. Children at KS1 receive daily one-to-one support from a Reading Recovery teacher who is trained to ensure that they make accelerated progress and catch up with their peers in the shortest time possible. The training course is led by a nationally acclaimed teacher leader who has supported development work internationally and in six local authorities. Benefits to SCHOOLS Provides schools with an early literacy practitioner who can guide all aspects of the KS1 literacy curriculum Effective use of the pupil premium for children at risk of long term literacy failure Supports the principle of early intervention 90% of children in Hackney who completed the Reading Recovery programme in year 1 achieved level 4 or higher in literacy outcomes at the end of Year Reading recovery post-graduate training Teachers undergo the training course while implementing daily lessons with children in school. The one-year course is designed for experienced infant teachers who have leadership potential. It s at post-graduate level and includes the following: an initial meeting for Headteachers three full assessment and preparation days including the selection children 18 bi-weekly half-day training sessions with live lesson observations visit with children to the Reading Recovery Centre six in-school coaching visits to develop effective and responsive practice secure data systems and storage and an in-school data report Reading recovery post-graduate training 2,600 11/TAL/036 Continuing Professional Development Once trained, teachers receive ongoing support and are affiliated to the Institute of Education as accredited Reading Recovery practitioners. Schools are also affiliated through this process. Trained teachers continue to develop their skills and receive appropriate support and training. They teach at the Reading Recovery Centre once a year. The programme includes: eight half-day continuing professional development sessions with live lessons as a focus up to six individual coaching sessions in school across the year access to secure data storage and systems, and yearly school-based data reports to measure impact and value for money access to Daily Supported Reading training and materials Reading Recovery CPD for One Teacher /TAL/013 Reading Recovery CPD for Two Teachers /TAL/014 HACKNEY LEARNING TRUST 25

26 SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT HACKNEY READING STANDARD Raises the standard of reading support in your school for all pupils. For more information on this service please call or learningtrust.co.uk The Hackney Reading Standard is a 10-point plan to extend the range of professional skills used by reading partners and support staff in their work with individual children. It is designed for teaching assistants, community reading volunteers, governors, learning mentors and home school workers. Benefits to SCHOOLS Provides professional development to improve the skills of support staff in delivering reading support Raises the quality of small group work activity around reading Helps to foster enjoyment of reading amongst all children SERVICE PROVIDED The training will raise the quality of support for all children who need extra help and will help foster motivation and enjoyment of reading. Selected children will be reading below national expectations, but not those who have long standing literacy difficulties. Support includes: three half-day training sessions over one half-term individual support for up to three children for one term observation of live or filmed lessons exploration of key aspects of quality reading support implementing a simple and effective lesson structure assessing children s progress and on-going development Price on Application. A typical day rate is 425 Product Code: 11/TAL/029 98% of children undergoing the programme achieved level 2 or above. Turkish Kurdish Community Project Reading, SERVICES FOR SCHOOLS

27 LITERACY THE LIT PROGRAMME YEAR 7 Boosting literacy at Key Stage 3. For more information on this service please call or school.improvement@ learningtrust.co.uk This cutting edge literacy programme is proven to boost attainment at Key Stage 3. The LIT Programme delivers a small group intervention to improve the reading and writing skills of struggling Year 7 pupils. It equips them with strategies for learning and understanding, as opposed to just decoding a piece of text. It is currently being used in over 180 Secondary schools in the United Kingdom. The programme targets pupils who are working below age related expectations, or on a National Curriculum (NC) level 2 or 3 for English. It aims to accelerate their progress so they can catch up and achieve NC level 4 by the end of Year 7. It improves pupils confidence so that they are able to work more independently. In addition to level 1 functional skills, planning is fully aligned with the Year 7 English Framework and the Assessment Focuses for Assessing Pupil Progress (APP). Benefits to SCHOOLS Accelerates student progression so that pupils secure a Level 4 Boosts pupils reading comprehension skills and their ability to develop and apply these skills in other subjects Strengthens learners confidence so that they can work with greater independence SERVICES PROVIDED The programme uses a mix of approaches, including meta-cognitive methods and effective feedback, but at its core is a method called Reciprocal Teaching. Features of the package include: a practical training day for LIT tutors pre and post training telephone and support plans for all five units, accompanying pupil booklets and assessment materials planning and pupil resources for one year covering a range of fiction and non-fiction texts as well as written tasks methods for pupil identification on entry to Year 7 assessment of pupils literacy skills tasks and resources for APP The LIT Programme 3,000 11/TAL/015 Refresher Training Refresher training is also available for new teachers in schools that have already purchased the LIT programme. This ensures that students receive high quality provision and support during the programme /TAL/063 50% of pupils achieved three or more sub-levels of progress in just two terms, with 78% progressing two or more sub-levels. Pilot school results, 2009 The LIT programme is one of the most effective interventions I have ever seen in practice. The resources provided are focused and engaging. It s simply outstanding. Ofsted Inspector I have found the LIT Programme to be an incredibly worthwhile intervention over the past three years. In fact, I have even used it to develop my own child s reading skills who is at primary school and it has worked brilliantly! Tim Murphy, English Teacher, Dagenham Park School additional info A range of books are available to support the LIT Programme including Bad Day, The Nightmare Card, Wolf and Sam and Ruby. Please contact s4s@learningtrust.co.uk to place an order HACKNEY LEARNING TRUST 27

28 SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT WRITING SUPPORT PRIMARY Supporting schools in developing enthusiastic and skilled writers. For more information on this service please call or learningtrust.co.uk We offer tailored writing support for all primary year groups, helping to improve pupil motivation, leading to better outcomes across the school. Our service focuses on helping schools to raise standards in writing across every year group. Benefits to SCHOOLS An analysis of what is needed to raise standards in writing specific to your school A wide range of support focussed on improved teaching and learning in writing A suggested approach to developing systems in writing assessment and moderation Price on Application. A typical day rate is 425 Product Code: 11/TAL/038 Hackney is above the national average for writing at both KS1 and KS2. School performance tables, Department for Education, December 2014 SERVICES PROVIDED Specific support can include: leading the writing curriculum training to support schools in the leadership and management of writing across the school planning for progression in writing support for early writing to help develop positive pupil attitudes to writing at KS1 Talk for Writing a training course to help schools build oracy into the writing process moderation of writing NQT support training, in-class support and partnership teaching and coaching 28 SERVICES FOR SCHOOLS

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31 MATHS NEW TO MATHEMATICS TEACHING SUPPORT PROGRAMME - secondary A supportive programme where new teachers can share good practice and consolidate their practice. For more information on this service please call or school.improvement@ learningtrust.co.uk Our programme of support helps new or inexperienced Mathematics teachers develop greater confidence and expertise in the classroom. All CPD training will take place at The Tomlinson Centre, our conference centre in East London. Participants will have access to the programme tutors throughout the academic year. Benefits to SCHOOLS Confident, reflective practitioners Bespoke coaching to support development of new teachers Access to shared mathematics resources SERVICE PROVIDED This package consists of three twilight CPD sessions and three sessions of one-to-one support for each participant. Areas covered include: planning outstanding Mathematics lessons implementing effective feedback making marking manageable behaviour in Mathematics developing higher order thinking skills through effective questioning improving students problem solving and investigative skills coaching to encourage participants to reflect on their teaching style and identify individual strengths and areas for development setting and reviewing of targets and a written report for each participant 900 per participant Product Code: 11/TAL/035 Pupils should make rich connections across mathematical ideas to develop fluency, mathematical reasoning and competence in solving increasingly sophisticated problems. New Mathematics curriculum, 2015 HACKNEY LEARNING TRUST 31

32 SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT COMPUTING CURRICULUM SUPPORT Curriculum support for the computing elements of the National Curriculum for KS1 KS2 and KS3 KS5. For more information on this service please call or learningtrust.co.uk The new national curriculum for computing provides schools with an exciting opportunity to reinvigorate teaching and learning in ICT which our support can help you realise. Benefits to SCHOOLS Staff are professionally trained to deliver the new computing curriculum Hands-on training for core programming technologies and computational thinking Support for planning, teaching and assessment Sharing of best practice, knowledge and resources with other schools computing curriculum packages A package of training sessions, expert instruction and support to help ICT Co-ordinators, Heads of Department and ICT teachers understand and deliver the requirements of the new curriculum. Packages include: expert instruction and support in all elements of the new computing curriculum three network meetings, led by experienced computing consultants covering planning, resources, assessment and skills three cluster meetings providing an opportunity to review, examine and discuss key aspects of the new curriculum with colleagues a half-day bespoke school visit to review your scheme of work and identify any necessary changes in-school, hands-on support, team teaching and modelling of outstanding computer science/computing/ict teaching, innovation and assessment (Secondary only) targeted school visits to review progress, share schemes of work/resources and identify any further support or training needs (Secondary only) a series of six evening programming training courses covering GCSE to A* in either Python or Java languages (Secondary only) arduino demonstrations, lessons and training access to a dedicated HLT computing blog, with links to news, DFE directives, exam board advice and resources Computing Curriculum Support for Primary Schools 400 per year product code: 11/TAL/068 It was a good introduction to the subject with some useful links, including unplugged content. ICT Co-ordinator, Hackney School Supportive environment, useful resources, and networking opportunities. Head of ICT and Computing, Hackney School Computing Curriculum Support for Secondary Schools 1,000 per year 11/TAL/071 bespoke support In addition, we also offer bespoke computing consultancy to enhance the quality of teaching and learning. Subject Reviews can be provided to analyse what is working well and what could be improved. Bespoke Computing Support and Subject Reviews Price on application. A typical day rate is between 400 and /TAL/ SERVICES FOR SCHOOLS

33 ICT / COMPUTING LEARNING WITH IPADS - primary Using ipads for stimulating creativity, encouraging learning and problem solving. For more information on this service please call or school.improvement@ learningtrust.co.uk These popular training sessions provide essential support for using ipads effectively in class. The half-day sessions are designed for KS1 and KS2 practitioners, and are tailored for specific curriculum focus and positive engagement with pupils. Benefits to SCHOOLS Maximises investment in mobile technology Builds teacher confidence Helps develop and share new pedagogical approaches SERVICE PROVIDED Training will be delivered by Apple Distinguished Educators and Hackney Learning Trust. Consultants will cover: curriculum guidance, building on the experience gained by our educational consultants and with input from Apple Distinguished Educators help for teachers to implement their ideas with confidence guidance on the technical use and management of ipads and apps, and how to integrate them into classrooms to help build confidence and proficiency how to access learning opportunities in one hand-held device including instant video and audio recording, photos, internet browsing and educational apps hands-on exploration of digital workflow, sharing content, distributing and submitting class work and providing quality feedback to pupils specific sessions exploring GarageBand and imovie on the ipad easy access - explore Apple s built-in accessibility features to further enhance learning Mobile technologies are difficult to ignore as they are woven into all times and places and students lives, something that can only increase as devices become more affordable and powerful. As quoted by John Traxler, Professor of Mobile Computing, University of Wolverhampton in the Naace / 9-ine Consulting Report, 2013 Package of Six Training Sessions 450 product code: 11/TAL/053 Individual ipad Training Sessions 90 11/TAL/043 HACKNEY LEARNING TRUST 33

34 SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT NEW TO SCIENCE TEACHING SUPPORT PROGRAMME Helping new or inexperienced Science teachers develop greater confidence and expertise in the classroom. For more information on this service please call or learningtrust.co.uk Our programme provides a range of support to new Science teachers and Science leaders to boost professional expertise, inspire the teaching of Science with confidence and develop networks for on-going peer support. Participants could include NQTs, Teach First or School Direct teachers, or existing science teachers who might benefit from looking at the basics of science teaching again. All CPD training will take place at either at The Tomlinson Centre, our conference centre in East London, or at school venues to enable NQTs to experience a variety of settings. Participants will have access to the programme tutors throughout the academic year. 800 per participant Product Code: 11/TAL/021 Benefits to SCHOOLS Improved Science teaching and greater pupil engagement Practical support for NQTs, Teach First or School Direct teachers or practitioners requiring a refresher on the basics of science teaching More experienced and confident staff which will impact directly on science results and retention of staff SERVICE PROVIDED New to Science Teaching Support consists of two half-day CPD sessions, plus four sessions of one-to-one support for each participant. Areas covered include: planning outstanding Science lessons undertaking linear assessment implementing effective feedback making marking manageable behaviour in Science expanding your Science repertoire - A-Level and triple Science teaching student-led investigations and differentiation lesson observations followed by joint feedback with teachers and Head of Science coaching to encourage participants to reflect on their teaching style and identify individual strengths and areas for development setting and reviewing of targets and a written report for each participant opportunities to learn from highly experienced outstanding practitioners Excellent workshop, extremely helpful, will implement everything into my lessons, clear and precise, interesting, helpful and useful!, learned a lot in the session, for example teaching strategies to make a lesson successful. Really good to get ideas and concepts from other science teachers. Also good to see different ways of presenting and teaching and using demo s more effectively. Sharing ideas and attempting different activities on the same topics. 34 SERVICES FOR SCHOOLS