“Outstanding and Inspirational INSET”
Sarah Lemmon, Headmistress, Redcliffe School, Kensington
At JMC we have a passion for great teaching and learning. We offer a robust range of courses, all enriched with ideas, techniques and strategies to help bring out the best in the practice of all teachers.
What is High Quality Teaching and Learning?
High Quality teaching draws on research and evidence. Despite increasing calls for evidence-based practice in classrooms, teachers’ lives are so busy that it is often hard for them to access and effectively implement the best principles emerging from education research – that’s where JMC comes in.
High Quality Teaching & Pupil Premium
Making sure an effective teacher is in front of every class, and that every teacher is supported to
keep improving, is especially important for socioeconomically disadvantaged pupils. Investing in high quality teaching should rightly be a top priority for Pupil Premium spending. The EEF recommend at least 50% of your school’s PP funding should be spent on this, the JMC INSET courses are the ideal way to invest in professional development for teachers to support for early career teachers, and improve recruitment and retention.
Evidence- based Learning
Our Associates draw on a wide range of data from educational metanalyses on the most effective pedagogies for delivering outstanding teaching, as well as those from cognitive science which help us understand what deep learning looks like.
Sustainable Improvement of Teaching and Learning
Our whole school or whole department approach provides unique opportunities for teachers to work together to enhance and develop their practice.
Meeting your outcomes
Our teaching and learning courses can be tailored to address the priorities of your school. They can be adjusted to meet your objectives and CPD needs.
Improving the Quality of Education
The quality of education provided by a school can be judged against the effectiveness of the teaching. ‘Great Teaching’ is according to Professor Rob Coe ( formerly of Durham University), that which “leads improved student achievement using outcomes that matter to their future success”. We will not only deliver high quality CPD which matches with your school or departmental development plan , but also provide you with the next steps you need to sustainably improve pupil outcomes over time.
“Valuable professional development delivered with clarity. Clear, concise and to the point.”
Matthew Edwards, Assistant Headteacher, Northampton School for Boys
Please browse the course details below and get in touch to find out what makes us different, and we can begin to create a truly bespoke training solution for your school.
High Quality Teaching and Learning Courses
INSET: Great Literacy Teaching in Primary Schools
Welcome to our course on Great Literacy Teaching in Primary Schools for class teachers & teaching assistants from early years to Year 6. This course is designed to equip educators…
INSET: Improving Working Memory to Boost Learning & Retention
“Incredibly engaging and Inspiring” Katherine Letts, Assistant Head, St Laurence School Many learners can struggle with working memory and memory overload, as well as what’s termed cognitive load (the amount…
Pedagogical Pulse: Embracing Responsive Teaching, a New Era in Education
In today’s rapidly evolving educational landscape, responsive teaching has emerged as a transformative approach, tailoring learning experiences to meet the diverse needs of students. This method leverages technology and innovative…
Subject Knowledge & Pedagogy INSET for Multi-Academy Trusts
“Teachers should have to prove their subject knowledge is up-to-date at regular intervals to maintain their qualified status” Professor Daniel Muijs , Ofsted, Head of Research Are you Planning your…
INSET: Embedding Formative Assessment
“Excellent! Pragmatic, realistic and no waffle!” Jean Raleigh, HOD, Bellerby’s College What are the benefits of embedding formative assessment ? Embedding Formative Assessment is crucial for fostering a culture of…
Primary INSET : Challenging High Achievers in Maths lessons
I feel particularly inspired. Unlike many courses, this felt achievable. Alison Tanner, Year 5/6 Teacher Cameley Primary School Maths is an exciting subject. The National Curriculum provides a framework to…
INSET : Improving Reading in Secondary Schools
‘Really helpful – lots of ideas regarding whole school literacy, as well as in department. An excellent understanding / knowledge of how the Ofsted framework will impact schools – thank…
INSET: Responsive Teaching Strategies in the Classroom
“Incredibly useful adaptive teaching strategies, which were explained brilliantly” Philippa Gleave, The Lady Eleanor Holles School Is it time for ‘responsive teaching’ to replace differentiation? Over the past few years, ‘differentiation’ has…
Curriculum Review for Schools, MATs & Academies
We are able to provide bespoke curriculum review and/or INSET depending on your needs. Our aim would be to work collaboratively and developmentally with you to develop a well-planned and…
INSET: Adaptive Teaching Strategies in the Classroom
“Incredibly useful adaptive teaching strategies, which were explained brilliantly” Philippa Gleave, The Lady Eleanor Holles School Is it time for ‘adaptive teaching’ to replace differentiation? Over the past few years, ‘differentiation’ has…
INSET: Implementing the Oracy Pedagogy into Classroom Practice
“Oracy was central to improving outcomes for all children at our school. JMC’s impact in the short term and over time reflected the quality of their comprehensive and achievable programme….
Secondary INSET : Outstanding Maths Teaching
“Superbly clear, inspiring, and backed by outstanding subject knowledge.”Tom Bowley, Millfield School, Head of Maths
Science INSET : Challenging able pupils in Science
“Impactful , positive & inspiring – highly recommended “ Jenny Carruthers HOD , Cleeve School The PISA 2022 report reveals that in the UK, 10% of students were top performers…
Assessment Strategies: The Bridge between Teaching & Learning
This training day focuses on leveraging assessment strategies as a transformative tool for enhancing pupil learning, particularly for Pupil Premium, neurodiverse learners and those with English as an Additional Language…
INSET : Metacognition Reframing learners as thinkers
“Excellent ideas for how to embed metacognition across the whole school” Catherine Brooks, Lead teacher on Metacognition, The Crypt School The Sutton Trust highlight how metacognitive and self-regulation strategies add, on…
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 the beginning of a lesson,…
INSET: Conducting Meaningful Learning walks
Really informative Catriona Forrest Ratcliffe, Royal Masonic School for Girls , Deputy Head Academic Strategies for Learning walks, feedback and professional development to drive school improvement in teaching and learning…
INSET : Challenging the most able students in all subjects
“Great take-always , so many useful resources” Thahseen Ali, Biology Teacher, King’s Rochester Strategies for challenging the most able students in every classroom Ofsted have published a report asking whether…
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 for learning grew out of…
INSET: Conducting a Meaningful Work Scrutiny
Much to think about. Very useful. Tak Sang Li, Assistant Master, Westminster School Getting your scrutiny right Work scrutiny (or book sampling) is too often about criticism and too often…
INSET : Smart Marking & Feedback Strategies
Smart Marking – making marking meaningful, manageable and motivating again! Lots of great smart marking ideas to try! Sophie Rollins, Head of Year & Head of IT How to mark…
INSET: Neurodiversity in the Classroom
The presenter was very knowledgeable on Neurodiversity and had lots of experience working as a SENDCO in schools. Very useful perspective. Really got me thinking! Jo Lindsay, St Bede’s Catholic…
INSET : Active learning strategies in the Classroom
“It was informative, constructive and invaluable for me” Melanie Westlake, Head of Science, Saint Felix School The most recent ISI and Ofsted frameworks require a certain style of teaching to…
ISI INSET : A Consistent Approach to Marking & Feedback
With the recent changes to the ISI framework it is essential that teachers and leaders get to grips with the new criteria. This course also presents practical ways to mark smarter and how the research shows that improving marking and feedback is the number one way of adding value to pupil progression and attainment.
ISI INSET : Improving Pupils’ Quality of Education
Impressed by both the content and the delivery Joe Thackway, Head, Crescent School Improving pupils’ quality of education across the school The quality of education in a school is judged…
INSET: Neurodiverse Classroom Teaching
It is estimated that neurodiverse learners make up 15% – 20% of UK school pupils, a group which includes a range of learning differences such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, autism, ADHD…
INSET: Metacognition in Post 16 & Secondary Classrooms
“Excellent ideas for how to embed metacognition in secondary classrooms across the whole school” Catherine Brooks, Lead teacher on Metacognition, The Crypt School Impact of Metacognition in Secondary Classrooms The…
Secondary INSET: Developing Self Regulation in the Classroom
What is self-regulation? There has been significant research interest into self-regulation, particularly in terms of how it can be best taught to students. The definition of ‘self-regulated learning’ isn’t set…
ECT INSET : The Early Career Teacher Toolkit
“To say that the ECT years of teaching are challenging would be an understatement. There are so many moving parts to manage and so many new things to learn that…
INSET : Collaborative learning strategies
“It was informative, constructive and invaluable for me” Melanie Westlake, Head of Science, Saint Felix School The most recent ISI and Ofsted frameworks require a certain style of teaching to…
INSET: Reasoning in EYFS and KS1 Maths
Coming away from the KS1 Maths reasoning course I felt inspired to share the guidance and motivate staff at my school to integrate and teach reasoning. I love how we…
INSET: Developing Reasoning in KS2 Maths
A great hands-on course with valuable messages of how to deepen reasoning in KS2 Maths with all abilities. The children are already reasoning at a deeper level in such a…
INSET: Critical thinking & Higher order thinking skills
“I really appreciated how organic the delivery was” Shelley Chapman, Teaching & Learning Coordinator, The Marist School Support your pupils to think deeper about lesson content ● Do you think…
INSET: Building confidence in KS3 & 4 Physics teaching
This INSET builds subject knowledge, confidence and pedagogy for those teaching KS3 and KS4 Physics without a Physics specialism. Non- specialist teachers in Science at Key stage 3 &4 Science…
INSET: Challenging the most able Physics students
Does your teaching stretch the most able Physics students? Are your students able to access top marks in public exams? Are you preparing your students to study Physical Science and…
INSET: Supporting Learners with Dyslexia
‘I found the course extremely useful and its importance in moving children forward in their learning cannot be underestimated.’ Melanie Boyer, SENDCo, Our Lady’s Preparatory School The SEND Code of…
Primary INSET: Assessment for Improving Learning in International Schools
AfL or AoL ? AfL or Assessment for learning is particularly useful for supporting low-attaining students, but many international schools find it difficult to implement. There is a growing recognition…
Primary INSET : Primary Metacognition Strategies
“Excellent ideas for how to embed metacognition across the whole school” Catherine Brooks, Lead teacher on Metacognition, The Crypt School The Sutton Trust highlight how primary metacognition and self-regulation strategies add,…
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 inclusion and clear progression: raise…
INSET : Developing Emotional Academic Resilience for your pupils
“Our Launchpad Students have had Emotional Academic Resilience training for several years. It is a key part of our strategy to help retain students, and then equip them for the…
INSET : Raising Boys Attainment & Engagement
“Left the staff buzzing with ideas, an excellent inset on raising boys attainment without doubt!” Sophie Banks , Headmistress, Eton End School • Does your boys’ attainment fall below that…
INSET : Strategies to Challenge HPA Students
“Great take-always , so many useful resources to challenge HPA students” Thahseen Ali, Biology Teacher, King’s Rochester Strategies to challenge HPA students in every classroom How do you set high…
INSET: Ofsted Personal Development – building resilience, confidence & independence
What are inspectors looking for in Ofsted personal development? The current Ofsted inspection framework now places a much greater emphasis on pupils personal development and how the school and its…
Literacy opinion: Closing the Vocabulary Word Gap
“Nothing matters more than words.” Geoff Barton (General Secretary, ASCL) Even prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, there were concerns about literacy & vocabulary barriers to the curriculum, with a quarter of students…
INSET: Future Ready Learning -21st Century Skills
“This workshop is both inspirational and practical. It shows how education needs to change and what future ready learning can look like in practice. It changed me as an educator…
INSET: Coaching Learning Behaviours /Dispositions in Pupils
Ask any group of teachers or school leaders what the habits of good learners are and they will generally reach a consensus. But teachers do not feel as confident in…
Post 16 INSET : Outstanding Teaching & Learning at A level
“Feedback has been extremely positive about last night’s training – ‘One colleague even described it as “life changing”. Andy Backwell, Head of 6th Form, Malmesbury School Some teachers find teaching…
Post 16 INSET : Outstanding Learning & Progress in 6th Form
“Feedback has been extremely positive about last night’s training – ‘One colleague even described it as “life changing”. Andy Backwell, Head of 6th Form, Malmesbury School Some teachers find teaching…
INSET: Creating a Thinking School
“I really appreciated how organic the delivery was” Shelley Chapman, Teaching & Learning Coordinator, The Marist School Support your pupils to think deeper about lesson content ● Do you think…
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 in maintained schools. There is…