Excellent INSET, very engaging and thought provoking. Plenty of very positive conversations around the staffroom afterwards.
Colin Stobart, CPD Coordinator, Sherborne International School
We can support the professional development of International schools staff in the following ways:
Online Virtual Expert- led Webinar Training
Where we deliver the course of your choice via Zoom , Teams or any other appropriate platform to the staff in your school or staff across a group of schools.
Onsite or InSchool Training
Where we visit your school and deliver the training as a workshop with the staff in your school , group of schools or school association
Online 1 on 1 Coaching & Mentoring
This is ideal for those new to teaching a particular subject or year group or teachers who would like to improve their practice in a specific area. It is also a great option for middle leaders looking to focus on their leadership skills or specific aspects of their job.
Online 1 on 1 Executive Coaching for Headteachers & School Principals
This executive coaching is targeted at senior leaders of all levels of experience in state funded and independent schools and colleges across all phases based either in the UK or internationally, coaching and mentoring offers you the chance to share your professional development with an experienced school leader, international trainer and qualified coach.
International Schools Quality Assurance & Audits
Our quality assurance service for international schools involves the systematic review of educational provision to maintain and improve its quality, equity and efficiency. It encompasses school self-evaluation, external evaluation (including inspection), the evaluation of teachers and school leadership. This process involves working closely with the School Owners or Proprietors, Board of Directors or Trustees to facilitate a process of school improvement which also meets quality assurance standards set out the relevant international bodies as well as local inspection agencies as appropriate to the school.
Our Online & In school Professional Development for International Schools
Sending a teacher from an international school to the UK to attend a course or conference is a huge expense for very little real gain, even if that teacher has to present on “what they learnt” on their return, the message will be diluted and have a limited effect beyond improving the practice of that single teacher.
Find out more about our extensive range of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion CPD here
If you are a SLT member or EDI lead looking to arrange an EDI Review, more information can be found here
JMC EDI Team
International Schools Teacher Recruitment
Meeting the need for skilled, experienced teachers who are trained in the teaching and learning approaches that international schools require, could well be the biggest challenge for the future of the international schools’ market.
New Staff Induction
JMC can assist your school by offering training programmes for your new staff here in the UK, through our online training and coaching programmes or by coming to your school to deliver high quality professional development.
Retain your best staff through Professional Development
Studies show that international schools that invest in high quality CPD retain their best staff for longer and find it easier to recruit.
Parents expect highly trained teachers
With most parents prioritising the quality of the curriculum and academic achievement above all other factors when choosing an international school, can you afford not to invest in teacher development? Compelling research, such as the Hattie study , rank Teacher Credibility and Collective Teacher Efficacy above most other influences on pupil’s academic achievement.
We offer a comprehensive range of inschool INSET and online courses for both Primary and Secondary phases within an international school each of which can be fully tailored to meet the development needs of your school.
“Invigorating for us”
Liz Cartwright, Deputy Headteacher, Braeburn Garden Estate School
High Quality and Good Value Professional Development
Book one of our virtual expert -led webinar courses for your staff or arrange for one or more of our trainers to come to your international school and your whole staff receive the same training at a fraction of the cost and you decide on what message you want them to hear.
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 solution for your school.
INSET : Difficult Conversations with Parents
Building positive relationships with difficult parents Escalation in the number of Difficult Conversations post Pandemic The number of parental complaints to schools and regulatory bodies such as the DfE, Ofsted…
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: LGBTQ+ Inclusivity in Schools
Nearly half of lesbian, gay, bi and trans pupils (45 per cent) – including 64 per cent of trans pupils – are bullied for being LGBTQ+ at school. Stonewall School…
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: Maximising the Impact of the Form Tutor
The form tutor is the one fixed point in a world of turbulence outside, and sometimes inside, school. Adam Riches, lead teacher in English, Specialist Leader of Education and an…
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 [Even When Teaching A Mixed Ability Class]…
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: Cognition, Memory & Retrieval Practice for Exam Success at GCSE & A level
“Incredibly engaging and Inspiring” Katherine Letts, Assistant Head, St Laurence School Cognition is defined as ‘the mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the…
INSET: Mastering Change Leadership
“As Chair of Trustees, this Change Leadership training was transformative. It provided me with the frameworks and insights to navigate the complexities of educational change. Our trust has since adopted…
SENDCo INSET: Effective Leadership of SEND Provision
The role of SENDCo is complex and can be overwhelming, particularly if you are new to the position. Amid ever increasing SEND numbers, lack of support from over-stretched local services…
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 : 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…
INSET: Supporting Learners with Autism
” I wanted to write to say a huge thank you for the most inspiring and informative INSET. The approach was so refreshing, engaging and staff especially liked the personal…
Pupil Wellbeing Audit for Independent Schools
JMC helped us understand pupil wellbeing and therefore what can be done to improve it. They produced some fantastic resources and ways of measuring success for us to use. I…
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…
INSET: Safeguarding Children from Social Media & Porn
We are seeing more and more children and young people develop distorted and dangerous views on relationships and sex because of inappropriate social media content and easy access to pornography….
BSO Accreditation Inspection Audit
Taking part in a BSO accreditation inspection audit is the perfect way to understand how your processes and teams will react and ‘hold up’ during a re-accreditation inspection, or if…
Why international schools go for BSO Accreditation
BSO Accreditation can provide several benefits, both for the schools themselves and for their pupils. In 2022, ISC Research data recorded a total of 13,180 English-Medium international schools around the…
INSET: Tackling Misogyny in Schools & Colleges
During a recent parliamentary debate, MPs acknowledged that ‘Misogyny is developing at a rapid rate in our classrooms’ and that ‘teachers do not have the training to deal with the…
Primary INSET : Bringing the Primary Computing Curriculum to life
This course is designed to bring computing to life in your school. It presents a full understanding of the computing concepts and knowledge required to confidently deliver the curriculum. It covers the key concepts, ways to bring the subject to life and where to find essential resources to engage and inspire pupils across the primary age range.
INSET : New Standards for Accredited BSO Schools
Thank you very much it has been such a useful day, I have so many ideas to take away from the day! Lynne Reynolds, Head of Social Science , Bosworth…
School Staff Disciplinary Investigations
School leaders have a duty to know about correct HR procedures, to investigate complaints made by staff, and to take appropriate action using a disciplinary process.One of the early stages…
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…
BSO INSET : Exemplary Practice in BSO Education Quality
This will really get us thinking about the BSO Inspection and effective classroom practice William Shuttleworth, Director of Teaching & Learning, The Banda, IAPS Prep School, Nairobi, Kenya New BSO…
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: Developing a Positive School Culture
“This is a great workshop focused on improving wellbeing through a positive school culture. It really made me reflect on the way we all treat each other in school and…
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 : 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 : Inclusive Classroom Practice
It was what I think, in my humble opinion, good inset should be: a chance to challenge our current thinking, whilst building on our existing knowledge and skills; plenty of…
INSET : Building Character, Determination & Resilience
“This could not have been more relevant. It has made me rethink and it has already changed our plan for next academic year. I will be looking out for other…
Academy & School Governance Review
JMC can conduct a School Governance Review (virtually via Zoom or in person) The School Governance Review will examine the governance structure, operations and performance across the board. Our Governance…
ISI Inspection Training for Independent Schools
We contacted JMC with regards to organising some bespoke training around ISI inspection, ISSRs, and the format of regulatory compliance inspections and were very impressed with the service they provided….
INSET : Positive Behaviour Management Strategies
“Great presenter, very clear and knowledgeable” Katie Coe, Exeter School Positive Behaviour Strategies for high levels of pupil progress In 2016, the Department for Education (DfE) asked Tom Bennett to…
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…
INSET: Actively Promoting Wellbeing of our Pupils
With ISI proposing to inspect against the Independent Schools Standards through the lens of pupil wellbeing from September 2023, now is the perfect time to consider your whole school approach…
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,…
Boarding School Audit for Independent Schools
Very useful practical tips and information. Immediate take home actions. Abingdon School Independent Boarding School Audit Educational institutions must meet and observe a wide variety of guidelines and regulations set…
INSET: Boarding School Staff CPD for ISI /BSO Inspection
For Boarding Schools , what really matters to ISI within an inspection is whether or the school meets with all the ISSRs & the regulations by which they are bound…
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: 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: Project Management for school leaders
What is Project Management? Project management (PM) is the application of processes, methods, skills, knowledge and experience to achieve specific project objectives within agreed parameters. It has final deliverables that are constrained to a finite…
INSET: Head of Year & Pastoral Staff Training
Experts at leading interactive workshops which are lively, inclusive and offer multiple opportunities to reflect which will guide your organisation and pastoral staff to insightful and impactful outcomes. Kate Sommerville,…
INSET: Housemaster, Housemistress & House Staff Training
Experts at leading interactive workshops which are lively, inclusive and offer multiple opportunities to reflect which will guide your organisation and colleagues to insightful and impactful outcomes. Kate Sommerville, Assistant…
Safeguarding Reviews & Training for International schools
“Sage, constructive, informed and helpful” Christine Rowlands, Vice Principal DSL, Sha Tin College, Hong Kong Every child has the right to live and learn in conditions that promote optimum development…
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…
School Building, Design & Refurbishment Consultancy
Do you want a school building that adds value to the Education you provide? What’s your situation? Are you planning a new school in an existing building? Are you a…
Mock Inspection for Independent Schools
The whole mock inspection process was professional, well delivered and extremely valuable to us. It validated where we are and provided concrete next steps forward. Myself and the senior team…
International School Consultancy for Set up & Start Up
At JMC Education we offer a bespoke International School consultancy services to support setting up a school overseas. Our international Schools team are former school leaders specialising in the foundation, development…
INSET: Supporting SEND Remote learning for Students
Thank you so much, really inspiring Carrie Russell, Teaching Assistant, QEH Junior School While teachers everywhere are finding innovative ways of supporting pupils’ learning at home, remote teaching also poses…
INSET: Positive Education in Schools
“I felt so fortunate that I was able to attend professional development training on Positive Education as this is something I’ve been interested in for a long time. Having the…
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…
INSET: Avoid & Deal with Teacher Burnout & Overwhelm
“This was a very timely and important workshop helping staff to recognise and address teacher burnout. It made everyone take their wellbeing more seriously.” David Welsh, Deputy Head, St. James…
INSET: Strategic Wellbeing Action Planning
Everyone came away from the workshop with wellbeing action planning focused on their personal needs. Lisa Nevers, ISF Academy, Hong Kong In the Teacher Wellbeing Index 2019 72% of educational professionals…
INSET: Improving Memory & Learning with Cognitive Science
“Incredibly engaging and Inspiring” Katherine Letts, Assistant Head, St Laurence School Teachers of all subjects can benefit from Cognitive Science. It includes two disciplines: cognitive neuroscience, which looks at how…
INSET : Supporting Learners with Anxiety
‘You may not realise just how many lives you actually change by your training courses so I felt the need to tell you. Since we attended our life has become…
INSET : Raising Achievement in Primary Literacy & Reading
“Thank you again for the INSET on the Primary Curriculum, the staff were buzzing afterwards! “ Karen Coles, Director of Studies, Fulham Prep School Supporting a rich and ambitious Primary…
Executive Coaching for Headteachers & School Principals
Being appointed as a new Principal was a daunting challenge, however the mentoring and guidance were superb from the start. The technical expertise accompanied by an exceptional coaching approach were…
INSET: Safe & Fully Compliant Boarding Schools
• Are Boarding schools fully compliant ?• How do you know?• Where is your evidence and is it easily accessible?• Will you satisfy the SCCIF (Maintained Schools) or are confident…
INSET : Raising Boys’ Achievement & Engagement
“Left the staff buzzing with ideas, an excellent inset on raising boys achievement without doubt!” Sophie Banks , Headmistress, Eton End School • Does your boys’ achievement fall below that…
INSET : Remote Teaching & Blended Learning Strategies
“This has helped our staff immensely with their remote teaching journey and has made us think of how we can use this experience to change our ways of teaching in…
TA INSET: Metacognitive Strategies for Teaching Assistants
“An insightful webinar, I found the whole experience worthwhile and motivating” Maria Ruffino, Librarian & Teaching Assistant QEH Junior School, Bristol The benefits of metacognition are well documented. The Sutton…
Action Research Project: Teaching Innovation
“Engagement levels and marks in the longer written responses have both improved.” Heather Garland, Head of Faculty, St John Plessington Innovation Programme Outline 1) Based on a firm foundation of…
INSET : Embedding a Growth Mindset into your Classroom and School
‘Mindsets’, the simple but compelling idea put forward by Carol Dweck of Stanford University, has taken the US educational system by storm and challenged the way our Stateside colleagues view learning, talent and ability. Teachers and school leaders have found the approaches and practical tips suggested by mindsets theory have had a clear impact on the performance of learners in their classrooms.
INSET: Practical SEND Teaching Strategies
‘Pertinent & informative, directly linking to the classroom’ Lucy Wilkes , SENDCO, Denmark Road High School • Do your teachers have to deal with low achieving and pupils identified as…
INSET : Strategies for Anger Management in the Classroom
“0ur staff found your anger management course hugely beneficial. The resources that you’ve sent will also be a huge help as we try to embed the strategies that you outlined.”Emma…
INSET : Emotional Intelligence to Improve Learning
Presented with style and humour – Great Stuff! So many courses (I’ve been on) suffer from lack of personality and heart – Not this one!’ Rob Flint, Lead Practitioner Art,…
Leadership Coaching for Middle Leaders
I would highly recommend the coach from JMC. They were extremely engaged, professional and insightful, and they helped me move forward with positive actions towards reaching my goals. The JMC…
INSET : More Independent Thinkers with a Growth Mindset
“Excellent subject knowledge combined with a wealth of experience to improve your teaching” Charlotte Knowles, Cheltenham College Designing a curriculum to develop Independent thinkers Over 30 years ago, Carol Dweck…
INSET : AfL / Formative Assessment in International Schools
“Excellent! Pragmatic, realistic and no waffle!” Jean Raleigh, HOD, Bellerby’s College AfL or AoL ? AfL or Assessment for learning is particularly useful for supporting low-attaining students, but many international…
INSET: Student-led Learning in an International School
“I didn’t stop taking notes!” Becky Merritt, Sir George Monoux College Are you leading Teacher development in an international school? Would you like teaching to move away from a more…
Secondary INSET : Outstanding Maths Teaching
“Superbly clear, inspiring, and backed by outstanding subject knowledge.”Tom Bowley, Millfield School, Head of Maths Subject Specific Pedagogy for Ofsted 2020 Subject knowledge CPD is becoming more important as many…
INSET : Understanding Mindsets for Pupils and Parents
“Fantastic level of information portrayed by an expert in child mindsets whose books are a must read for children ages 8-11….and their parents!” David Fann, Associate Headteacher, Former Secretary…
INSET : Gender Differences in the Classroom
“Absolutely excellent. Quite simply the best course I’ve ever been on. Incredibly useful, practical, inspirational.” Deputy Head, Cambridge But why does the subject of gender differences continue to be so…
INSET : Understanding the Adolescent Brain
Photo courtesy of Andrew Neel Andrew Neel “Fantastic level of information portrayed by a highly knowledgeable trainer.” Assistant Headteacher, Surrey For many years we have blamed challenging teenage behaviour on…
INSET: Evidence Based Teaching to Improve Outcomes
“Fab ! Best thing I’ve ever been on”. N. Betts , Assistant Head , Sandbach High School Ditch the Educational Fads and use Evidence Based Research to Improve Pupil Outcomes…
SLT INSET: Enabling Collective Teacher Efficacy (CTE)
When everyone in a school believes that together they can make a difference, the impact on student attainment can be almost quadrupled Rachel Eells, 2011 An Effect size greater than…
Ofsted INSET: Outstanding Implementation of T&L
“Lots of new ideas to try out and great discussions ” #alwayslearning Highcliffe School Learning & Teaching Steering Group ( via Twitter) Will your school achieve or maintain Outstanding in…
INSET : Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
“Engagement levels and marks in the longer written responses have both improved”. Heather Garland, Head of Department, St. John Plessington Catholic College Develop skilled thinkers who enjoy solving difficult problems…
INSET : Creative Teaching & Learning Strategies
“Very stimulating and thought provoking” Carole Baber, Bedford Sixth Form College In this INSET you will learn about: • the value of creativity and imagination as 21st century skills •…
TA INSET: Unlocking the Potential of Teaching Assistants
“Thank you so much, really inspiring” Kim Colley & Carrie Russell, Teaching Assistants, Queen Elizabeth Hospital School INSET Outcomes Making best use of Teaching Assistants Based on the Education Endowment…
INSET : Coaching Teachers & Leaders for Success
Instrumental in the development of teaching, learning and leadership and contributed significantly to the pace of the transformation from ‘Requires improvement’ (Ofsted July 2013) to an ‘Outstanding’ school (July 2017)….
INSET : Metacognitive Feedback to Improve Pupil Progress
Thanks for a fantastic INSET on Metacognition – Really looking forward to using the strategies in our lessons in the next few weeks The Marist School Sports Department ( via…
INSET : Advanced Marking & Feedback Strategies
Transformational David Luard, Northcote Lodge School Beyond Triple Impact Marking – making marking meaningful, manageable and motivating again! Just 45 per cent of primary and 44 per cent of secondary…
INSET : Improving Boys Literacy & Reading
Highly engaging and motivated the staff Rochelle Thompson, Deputy Head, Kings School Boys Literacy : History of Underachievement Boys’ underachievement in literacy is a significant concern for schools across the…
Primary INSET : Challenging More Able Pupils in Maths
I feel particularly inspired. Unlike many courses, this felt achievable. Alison Tanner, Year 5/6 Teacher Cameley Primary School What are the barriers for the more-able mathematician and for the teachers?…
INSET : Independent Learning and Increasing Pupil Initiative
Very stimulating and thought provoking Carole Baber, Bedford Sixth Form College Independent learning is a method or process of learning that gives students ownership and control over their own growth. The…
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 : Differentiation and Personalised Learning
Hugely useful and informative day James Moss-Gibbons, Director of Studies, Lambrook School Maximising progress in lessons for all learners Building effective inclusion and clear progression: raise standards, narrow the gap,…
INSET : Higher-Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) & Academic Study Skills
Thank you again for the INSET, the staff were buzzing afterwards! Karen Coles, Director of Studies, Fulham Prep What can teachers learn from psychology and cognitive science to apply to…
INSET : Higher Cognitive Questioning Strategies
Fantastic strategies backed by research and resources to take away Donia Peters, Head of Music, Clifton High School “Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing…
INSET : Rapid & Sustained Progress for all pupils
Lots of good ideas that I can use tomorrow, exactly what I want from CPD Alison Yates, Year Leader, Harlington Upper School Strategies to promote high levels of progress and…
INSET : Wellbeing for Better Teaching
Thriving, not just surviving: Wellbeing for teachers at work and at home The number of teachers seeking mental health support has risen by 35% in the past 12 months. How…
INSET : Supporting and Maintaining Well-being in School
By learning more about how we build resilience and manage stress, communicate with colleagues and set boundaries, create a supportive work environment and develop healthy relationships in the workplace, amongst others, we can start to put in place measures that help us to manage stress more efficiently and become more resilient in both our domestic and personal lives, thus becoming more productive and efficient at work.
Primary INSET : Teaching Primary Art like a Specialist
Too often the misconception that people are either born with artistic ability or not is able to permeate into our schools. Teachers also feel less confident in delivering the art curriculum because they feel they are not ‘artists’.
This course aims to put these unhelpful views to bed and give teachers the confidence they need to deliver art with passion and enthusiasm and help bring out the artist in all their pupils.
INSET : Behaviour Management for Low Level Disruption
“Really engaging tutor who clearly knew his stuff” Sadia Mirza, HOD, Dr Challoners High School Low Level Disruption. Can you kick it? Yes, you can Low level disruption appears, in…