2016/17
School to School Support Directory
Mission Statement
To improve children’s education through an inclusive and collaborative alliance of like-minded educational professionals. Aiming for Excellence in all that we do. Contents List
Introduction ...... 3 How to request support ...... 4 Deployment Agreement ...... 5 Specialist Leader of Education (SLE) / NSS Senior Leader (NSS.SL): Support Feedback Form or the end of the period of support ...... 10 HTSA: Specialist Leader of Education (SLE) / NSS Senior Leader (NSS.SL) Deployment: End of Support Evaluation ...... 11 Charging policy ...... 12 SLE Specialism Chart ...... 14 Apply to become an SLE ...... 23
P a g e | 2 Introduction
Hatton Teaching School Alliance is based at the outstanding Lead school, Sir Christopher Hatton Academy, in Wellingborough. As a designated Teaching School we are a National Support School headed up by Victoria Bishop, a National Leader of Education (NLE). In addition to the support we offer from our NLE, our designated Specialist leaders of Education (SLE) provide support to schools across Northamptonshire and surrounding counties. As an active part of the self- improving school system, where the sharing of skills and knowledge takes place, we have the aim of improving the quality of education that all young people receive.
Our SLEs all have experience of working to raise standards both in their own schools and beyond. The application and designation process ensures that they strictly meet the designation requirements with Senior Leaders and independent members on the interviewing board.
This guide gives you information about the NLE and our SLEs, their backgrounds and their areas of specialism. It also gives you information on how to apply to get support for your school, the costs involved and the support you would expect to receive.
This guide also briefly explains how to become an SLE if you are personally interested in applying for the role when the next application window opens. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you would like additional information, or for an informal chat about the support we could offer to your school.
Keren Gunn
Senior Assistant Principal and Teaching School Leader [email protected]
01933 231229
Wendy Ingram Assistant Teaching School Leader [email protected]
01933 221424
http://www.hattonteachingschoolalliance.org.uk/
P a g e | 3 How to request support
The flowchart below shows the steps taken in arranging support for your school. If you have any questions please contact [email protected] or call Keren Gunn, Teaching School Leader, on 01933 231229 or Wendy Ingram, Assistant Teaching School Leader, on 01933 221424
Commisioning school identifies a need and reviews SLE directory to find an appropriate SLE
Commisioning school contacts HTSA via email [email protected] or call 01933 226077 to request support.
HTSA contacts commisioning school to discuss the requirements, SLE availablility, package of support required and to set agreed key inidcators of success and impact for the support
SLE contacts commisioning school to arrange initial meeting. Support agreement is completed
The following paperwork shows the deployment agreement and ongoing action plan for use during deployment.
After each meeting the SLE will complete the deployment record and the record of Support form. This will be recorded by Hatton Teaching School and a copy will be sent to all interested parties in both schools.
We will invoice the school at the end of each term for the support given up to the maximum amount agreed in the initial deployment agreement.
P a g e | 4 Deployment Agreement
Academic Year: Date: Name of School / Academy requesting support: Headteacher / Principal: Contact No: Contact email: Deployment start date: Deployment end date or time span:
Host school key contact name(s) and title(s) Name Title Number
Package of support required. Please include details of the focus of the support and any relevant contractual information:
Agreed focus areas / targets for the support e.g. change in outcomes:
What are the agreed key indicators of a successful outcome / impact of the support:
P a g e | 5 Details of agreed support to be deployed:
Name of SLT NLE Role Number of Cost per Total Days Day
Total Days: Total Cost:
Agreement Signatures
Signed: ………………………………………….. Head Teacher / Principal of support school
Signed: ………………………………………….. Head Teacher / Principal of supported school
Signed: ………………………………………….. on behalf of Hatton Teaching School Alliance
P a g e | 6 Specialist Leader of Education (SLE) / NSS Senior Leader (NSS.SL): School-to-School Support Agreement
To be completed before the first visit
Date: ……………………………………….. Copies to: HTSA office, SLE and Headteacher / Principal of school receiving support
To be completed by the SLE / NSS.SL in agreement with HTSA and the Headteacher / Principal of the school receiving SLE / NSS.SL support
SLE: HTSA : Name of school being supported: School senior leader contact:
Working with (teachers or staff SLE to work with at the school) Work in school to be managed by:
Email of school support manager:
Email of school Headteacher / Principal: Agreed timescale of support Frequency: Agreed time(s) in school: Start date: End date:
Purpose of support: Staff involved:
Baseline Measure(s) Actions to be carried out Improvement to be made Impact
Signed: SLE / NSS.SL: …………………………………………………. Hatton Teaching School Alliance
Headteacher / Principal of school receiving support: ……………………………………………………………......
Specialist Leader of Education (SLE) / NSS Senior Leader (NSS.SL): Deployment Record to be completed as an ongoing record during the period of support
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Supported School: …………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Date Time (in hours) Actions Outcomes Comments
Signed: …………………………………………… SLE / NSS.SL ……………………………………………..SLE’s / NSS.SL’s Headteacher / Principal
This record sheet must be completed by the SLE / NSS.SL and emailed to [email protected] at the end of each term.
Specialist Leader of Education (SLE) / NSS Senior Leader (NSS.SL): Record of Support Form
Name of Supported School: ……………………………………………………………………………………………
SLE / NSS.SL: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
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Date Focus of Progress made Action points for SLE / Action Points for school personnel Points/Issues arising visit NSS.SL (with dates) (identified with dates) during visit
This record sheet must be emailed after each visit to [email protected] and to the Headteacher / Principal of the school receiving support.
P a g e | 9 Specialist Leader of Education (SLE) / NSS Senior Leader (NSS.SL): Support Feedback Form or the end of the period of support
This feedback form is to be completed at the end of each term by the Headteacher / Principal of the school receiving SLE support.
Name of school:
Work in school managed by:
Name of SLE / NSS Senior Leader:
Days in school (including preparation time):
1. State the agreed objectives of the work undertaken by the SLE / NSS.SL in the school:
2. Agreed action within the school as a result of the work:
3. Agreed action by SLE / NSS.SL as a result of the work:
4. What has been the impact of the SLE / NSS.SL work?
Signature of Headteacher of school receiving SLE / NSS.SL support:
Email form to [email protected]
Copies to: SLE / NSS.SL and SLE’s / NSS.SL’s Headteacher / Principal
P a g e | 10 HTSA: Specialist Leader of Education (SLE) / NSS Senior Leader (NSS.SL) Deployment: End of Support Evaluation
Name of SLE / NSS.SL: ……………………………………. Name of school supported: …………………………………………......
Start date: ……………………………………………………. End date: ……………………………………………………………………………
Overall aim of support:
No. Evaluation Your comments and evidence: then please RAG rate the Red Amber Green support 1 Progress made 2 Evidence of impact 3 Satisfaction with support a Objectives set for support work b Information and reports provided by SLE c Outcomes of work and future priorities set 4 Experience of support a From headteacher’s / Principal’s perspective b From supported staff perspective 5 Quality of SLE support 6 Overall success of support
Future priorities for improvement
Future support requested
Signed …………………………………………………………………… Headteacher / Principal of school receiving SLE / NSS.SL support This form should be sent by email to [email protected] immediately following the period of support.
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The deployment rates are shown below. The rate includes the initial contact to set up the meetings and a small amount of preparation work. Consideration must be given to the amount of time that SLEs may need for planning and preparation of resources, therefore we reserve the right to charge for extensive preparation or post-meeting work completed at the standard rate.
It is also important to note that all fees are subject to a 15% admin fee which will be charged separately, this covers administration, monitoring, evaluation and reporting to NCTL.
Deployment Rates
NLE: £450 per day
LLE: £400 per day
NSS Senior Leader: £350
SLE: £275
NSS Middle Leader: £250
Please note: Standard Rate 15% for Admin VAT not included
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NATIONAL LEADER of EDUCATION (NLE)
Mrs Victoria Bishop
Mrs Bishop, with nearly 40 years of experience in education in Leicestershire and Northamptonshire secondary schools, started her career as a Geography teacher and has been a Head Teacher since 2004.
A published author of several GCSE and A Level textbooks including one book as a sole author, Mrs Bishop’s accomplishments include: Principal Moderator for GCSE Geography; one of only two subject leaders selected at national level to be on the working group for subject leader standards; a member of the National School Forum for TeachFirst; a member of ASCL National Council and currently an elected Professional Development Officer. More recently Mrs Bishop has worked with other schools as a School Improvement Partner and OFSTED inspector.
With a strong passion for education and a record of high achievement Mrs Bishop has been the Headteacher/Principal of Sir Christopher Hatton School/Academy since January 2004 and has worked hard to raise the expectation and aspirations of its pupils, leading the school through four inspections. In January 2015 the Academy was graded ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted. In September 2015 Sir Christopher Hatton Academy was awarded National Teaching School status and National Support School status with Mrs Bishop a designated as a National Leader of Education.
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SLE Name
(click on name to PE RE Art
ICT
MFL MFL SBM SEN
Music PSHE
Maths
Drama
English English History jump to pen Phonics Science
Academies Academies Attendance Geography
Early years Early portrait) Assessment
Closing the Gap the Closing
Leadership of CPD CPD of Leadership
Design and Technology and Design
Behaviour and discipline discipline and Behaviour
Leadership of curriculum of Leadership
Support for eth most able most able for eth Support
ITT and NQT development NQTITT and development
Chloe Fallady x
John Barker x
Abby Bell x Keren Gunn x x Alastair Mitchell x x x
Clare Raku x
Nicholas Salisbury x x
Key: Primary School Secondary School
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Pen Portraits
The following pages contain individual pen portraits of our Specialist Leaders of Education. Please contact us if you would like any additional information.
SLE Name School (click on name to jump to description) Chloe Fallady Earls Barton Primary School
John Barker Sir Christopher Hatton Academy
Abby Bell Sir Christopher Hatton Academy
Keren Gunn Sir Christopher Hatton Academy
Alastair Mitchell Sir Christopher Hatton Academy Clare Raku Sir Christopher Hatton Academy
Nick Salisbury Sir Christopher Hatton Academy
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SPECIALIST LEADER of EDUCATION (SLE)
Name: Chloe Fallady
Specialism: Early Years Foundation Stage
Main teaching phase: EYFS/Primary
I have been teaching since 2012 and have taught in both the EYFS and key stage one. Since 2014 I have been a member of senior management in two different schools, the first as the EYFS and Key Stage One leader in a Northampton town school and the second as the EYFS lead in a larger village school. I have also worked with leaders and teachers from other EYFS settings to support them in their roles.
Although I have worked in and led Key Stage One, I am passionate about Early Years education (and can talk about it at great length!). I have developed a team in my own school who are confident to engage and challenge children. I enjoy meeting with other practitioners and sharing good practice, and have experience in coaching other leaders and teachers who need support. I am confident to offer support in areas such as: learning environments, phonics, data gathering and analysis, observations, moderation and assessment.
Recently, I have supported other leaders and teachers in:
Accurate assessment in the EYFS Observing in the EYFS Data analysis and action planning Implementing a reading scheme and assessment materials Documenting childrens’ work Self-assessment strategies
I have also:
Led moderation sessions and looked at quality of evidence Worked with a colleague to create an EYFS writing exemplification which has been shared with other Wellingborough schools
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SPECIALIST LEADER of EDUCATION (SLE)
Name: John Barker Specialism: Behaviour anti-bullying Main teaching phase: Secondary
I began teaching in 2003 as a GTP student at Lodge Park Technology College in Corby. I quickly progressed into Leadership becoming second in sixth form, leading on KS5 student welfare. In 2008 I joined Sir Christopher Hatton where I took on a curriculum role, rapidly becoming Head of Science. After deciding to change to a more student centred pastoral role, I became Anti-bullying/E-safety coordinator.
My experiences have allowed me to develop an understanding of the links between the pastoral and academic aspects of how a student experiences education. Furthermore, it has allowed me to develop strategies and whole school holistic approaches to student behaviour and anti -bullying. I am currently a trainer for Stonewall, have spoken at Stonewall and ASCL conferences.
During outreach work and in my role as an SLE, I have:
Supported schools nationally in implementing policy change, anti-bullying and behaviour strategies Coordinated and hosted training by the Anti-bullying alliance, the police and for Stonewall Delivered whole school training on behaviour and anti-bullying Provided moderation and standardisation support for GCSE coursework and examination practice Been invited to speak at Stonewall conferences Delivered training on Peer support and behaviour by ASCL Supported a Schools with the development of anti-bullying systems and policies Guided my school towards achieving the Stonewall Gold Award, The Northamptonshire E-Safety mark amongst other accolades.
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SPECIALIST LEADER of EDUCATION (SLE)
Name: Abby Bell Specialism: Science (Physics) Main teaching phase: Secondary
I have been teaching since 2004 and have worked at three schools in Northamptonshire. At my previous school I was the whole school Gifted and Talented co-ordinator and was responsible for running whole school G+T CPD. For two years have been Lead Practitioner i/c Physics at Sir Christopher Hatton Academy where I have mentored NQTs and ITTs and supported colleagues as part of the developmental observation program.
I work closely with Helen Pollard from the Institute of Physics to run free Physics CPD for non-physics specialist secondary science teachers. The sessions have been attended by teachers from many schools throughout the East Midlands, they have helped to increase their confidence in teaching a range of physics topics and performing physics practicals.
I am also an Ogden Teacher Fellow and co-ordinate the Wellingborough Ogden Partnership to run Physics events for students and CPD for teachers. My partnership role aims to increase the knowledge and understanding of all Physics teachers, increase the uptake of physics at A-level and to encourage more students go on to study physics at university with some receiving Ogden Scholarships.
During my outreach work I have:
Co-ordinated a training day for all science teachers in the partnership (January 2015) Organised multi-school visits to Cern and taken teachers from other areas to show them how to organise a similar trip. Delivered KS2 Space CPD at Great Doddington Primary School Taken part in a panel discussion at the ASE conference focusing on “the principles and practice of using a school-led model to facilitate CPD for science teachers, and exploring how coordinating networks can add value to teachers’ professional development
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SPECIALIST LEADER of EDUCATION (SLE)
Name: Keren Gunn Specialism: Leadership of CPD PSHE Main teaching phase: Secondary
I have been teaching in Northamptonshire for over 20 years, beginning my career as an English Teacher and moving rapidly into leadership roles as Second in English and later as Head of Sixth Form and Head of English.
Looking for new challenges, I moved to SCHA in 2003 as Whole School Literacy Coordinator and my career took a different direction as I took on leadership of whole school PSHE and Citizenship, later leading SMSC and the wider enrichment curriculum.
A career-long interest in personal, departmental and whole school CPD as well as mentoring, coaching and developing colleagues has run in parallel with my other responsibilities and as a consequence I have been able to build a portfolio of skills.
Joining the Senior Leadership Team as Assistant Principal and then moving in 2015 to become Senior Assistant Principal with responsibility for the Teaching School and Staff Development, I have been fortunate to have a wide range of opportunities.
I joined the National PSHE Association’s Advisory Council in 2014 and have delivered workshops and training at several national PSHE events on the skills required of the non-specialist PSHE teacher and strategies for the delivery of the PSHE curriculum.
I am currently an Olevi Accredited facilitator for the Outstanding Teacher Programme and The Power of Coaching. Outreach work has included:
Supporting primary schools with the development of the PSHE curriculum
Working with a Northamptonshire school to develop their SMSC provision
Supporting schools remotely with PSHE curriculum development
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SPECIALIST LEADER of EDUCATION (SLE)
Name: Alastair Mitchell
Specialism: Closing the Gap Leadership of curriculum Maths
Main teaching phase: Secondary
As a Secondary school teacher with over 15 years’ experience I have taught in a variety of settings ranging from schools with Ofsted gradings of 3 to schools with Ofsted gradings of 1. I have taught maths across all secondary key stages and was head of maths for 10 years. My first passion is for mathematics which I studied to degree level. I completed my PGCE so I could pass on my passion for maths. I have always taken a keen interest in the not only the teaching of maths but also the development of maths education with the aim of improving both the standard of my maths teaching, and the outcomes that my pupils achieve.
In my time on the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) of Sir Christopher Hatton Academy I have helped the school gain its outstanding grading by delivering outstanding outcomes at KS4 and KS5. I have also helped shape the curriculum offer to ensure that KS4 and KS5 students are placed on the most appropriate courses to suit their ability. My current main roles include writing the school timetable and monitoring the progress of pupil premium students and helping to remove barriers that are hindering their progress.
During outreach work and in my role, I have:
Supported 2 Northamptonshire schools with reviewing the assessment processes across KS3 and KS4. Delivered subject enhancement maths training for Physics teachers as part of an Institute of Physics training course Delivered maths CPD through the LA for aspiring heads of department. Coached participants on Middle Leaders Training (MLDP)
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SPECIALIST LEADER of EDUCATION (SLE)
Name: Clare Raku Specialism: English Main teaching phase: Secondary
I began teaching in 2008 as a Teach First teacher in inner city Nottingham. I quickly progressed into Leadership following my NQT year, taking on a role as Second in English & Whole School Literacy Coordinator at a large, rural Northamptonshire school. It was in my capacity as Literacy Coordinator that I first became involved in outreach projects at other secondary schools.
In 2013, I joined SCHA as Head of English. The following year, I was designated as an SLE and was appointed Assistant Principal at SCHA. In 2015, I became Senior Assistant Principal with oversight for whole school Teaching & Learning, as well as retaining strategic leadership for English.
Having experienced 5 Ofsted inspections (3 in a Leadership role) in my 8 years’ of teaching, I have a unique insight into the importance of strategy, systems and procedures with regards to school improvement. I am currently accredited to facilitate the Olevi Outstanding Teacher Intervention programme (OTP) and have recently completed the Cambridge Effective Classroom Observation course.
During outreach work and in my role as an SLE, I have:
Supported 2 Northamptonshire schools with the design and implementation of a whole school literacy strategy Coordinated and hosted a Primary School SATs moderation conference for over 10 feeder Primary schools Delivered whole school Twilight training on Literacy across the curriculum Supported 3 Northamptonshire English HODs with implementation of new and legacy English GCSE courses Provided moderation and standardisation support for GCSE coursework and examination practice Supported a Northamptonshire School with the development of Teaching & Learning monitoring systems and performance management procedures
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SPECIALIST LEADER of EDUCATION (SLE)
Name: Nick Salisbury Specialism: Leadership of curriculum Science Main teaching phase: Secondary
I began teaching in Northamptonshire in 2002. My first role in management was as second in Science at a rural Hampshire school. In 2006 I became Head of Science at an inner city school in Southampton. Since progressing into management, I have done considerable outreach work with other schools. From 2009 to 2013 I supported newly appointed heads of science in departments across the city of Southampton in conjunction with the LA Science Coordinator. During my time as Head of Science in Southampton, I became the lead teacher for OCR for the Southern region, supporting the exam board in delivering the gateway science exam syllabus.
In 2013 I joined SCH academy as Assistant Principal with responsibility for science. The following year I was appointed as Senior Assistant Principal with responsibility for standards and progress of students across the curriculum. I also retained strategic overview of the science department.
I have experienced 6 Ofsted inspections (3 in a leadership capacity) giving me a unique insight into the importance of strategy, systems and procedures with regards to school improvement. I have recently facilitated the SSAT National Award for Middle Leaders (NAML) training. The training was successfully completed by all delegates and they have all been promoted since completing the course.
During my outreach work I have:
Supported colleagues who have been newly appointed in post Successfully developed strategies with heads of science in other schools to improve the outcomes of students Delivered whole school twilight sessions on the effective use of data Supported heads of department in implementing new science GCSEs Facilitated SSAT NAML
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Specialist Leaders of Education
Why Apply?......
This interesting and varied role gives you the satisfaction of helping to develop middle and senior leaders in targeted schools, whilst developing your own skills and experience further. We will expect you to be an experienced leader, however, we will give you specific support and training to cover the role of the SLE.
The flexible support given to schools could be a short-term intervention over a couple of days, or depending on the needs of the school, it could be a longer support role. This commitment means that you will need the support of your Headteacher. After the deployment the impact that the leadership support has had on the outcomes for children and young people will be measured against targets agreed during initial meetings. What we are looking for……
Minimum 2 years proven track record in school improvement
Excellent Interpersonal Skills
Coaching skills
Headteacher support/approval
Passion for improving the quality of Learning and Teaching through effective leadership
How to Apply……...
If you have two years’ Leadership Experience, with a proven track record of school improvement in one of the specialisms shown above, then we would like to hear from you for our next round of SLE recruitment.
For more information and an application form, please contact Wendy Ingram via email: [email protected], call 01933 221424
For more information please visit our website www.hattonteachingschoolalliance.org.uk
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