Academies & Multi-academy Trusts Archives

Headteacher Appraisal & Recruitment

‘(the headteacher appraisal was) a mixture of guidance and challenge, which was exactly what was needed as the role of Principal becomes ever more burdensome.’…

Ofsted transition arrangement to end : implications for your School

Where did the transition arrangement apply? The transition period was initially created to acknowledge that schools might need time to adjust to the new curriculum…

INSET : Challenge Culture for all Pupils

“Great take-always , so many useful challenge resources for students” Thahseen Ali, Biology Teacher, King’s Rochester Maximising progress in lessons for all learners Building effective…

INSET: Applying the Rosenshine Principles to the Classroom

A practical day of applying Rosenshine ‘s principles in different subject areas. INSET Outline Barak Rosenshine suggests spending between 5-8 minutes each day, mostly at…

INSET: Governors Development and Support Programme

“The importance and significance of outstanding governance and leadership across our education system, in every school in England, has never been greater. The role of…

Academy Trust Board or School Governance Review

JMC can conduct a School Governance Review (virtually via Zoom or in person) Would you like to verify the effectiveness of your governance? Is your…

INSET: Bullying & Cyberbullying Awareness

‘Made us all reflect deeply on bullying’ Didier Laisne, IMPRO, Cripp Mortain. How do you deal with on both an institutional and personal level? What…

INSET: Strategies for Teaching & Engaging EAL / ESOL Learners

‘Great ideas to use with ESOL learners in our centre’ Chris Lucas, Bury Tuition Centre. In the UK there are approximately 1.6 million ESOL learners…

INSET: PTSD & Trauma Awareness in Schools

‘these activities enhanced our understanding of PTSD & trauma.’ Jonathan Store, Team Leader, South Manchester Mental Health Training Unit Understanding PTSD and Trauma For teachers…

INSET: Formative Assessment Strategies- Assessment as Learning

“Excellent! Pragmatic, realistic and no waffle!” Jean Raleigh, HOD, Bellerby’s College How is Assessment as learning different from AfL or AoL ? AfL or Assessment…