One of the most effective ways of achieving school improvement is by working with other schools. There are now many opportunities for school leaders and governors to work with and receive support from their peers. School to school support can lead to significant improvements in pupil outcomes as demonstrated nationally by National and Local Leaders of Education and National Support Schools. Support can be requested by an individual school who, through their self-evaluation program, have identified a specific need. In addition the Department for Education, Ofsted or an equivalent body may identify that a school is in need of significant improvement and may need the support of the teaching school. Some schools may wish to commission the services of the teaching school including system leaders to support the journey from good to outstanding
HRTSA is committed to school improvement through a school-led system of collaboration
and support. HRTSA has an established reputation for supporting and improving teaching and learning in a number of schools, particularly schools in challenging circumstances. HRTSA can provide a range of leaders, teachers and school practitioners, who are experts in their respective fields and qualified to support others who will work with you to identify solutions for long term sustainable improvement. Outlined below is our menu of support on offer:
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National Leader of Education (NLE) is charged at £500 per day
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Local Leader of Education (LLE) is charged at £450 per day
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Specialist Leader of Education (SLE) is charged at £350 per day
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Staff member is charged at £300 per day
SLE Specialisms:
Early Years Foundation Stage
Primary English and Phonics
Primary Maths Teaching and Learning
Primary and Secondary ITT
School Business Management
Secondary Teaching and Learning
Secondary Maths
Leadership of CPD
Drama
Secondary English
Physical Education
Special Education Needs
Religious Education
Behaviour and Discipline
Other support available
Teaching and Learning Programmes
Subject and whole school diagnostics
Intervention
Data analysis
School Improvement via External Reviews/Health Checks
School Improvement Partner
The cost of support will be determined by a number of factors including the need, length and focus of any agreed work. Models and types of deployments will vary. Deployments could be for a single or few days to provide immediate support and diagnosis of issues discussed or may be for significant periods with an individual deployed in a school.
Each School to School Support project/commission may involve an initial diagnostic exercise and completion of a report. We will then review the most effective support available for the school, acting as a ‘broker’ to set up everything and to assist with any queries you might have. We will be involved in regular quality assurance reviews of the support provided. All School to School Support plans will include exit arrangements and terms and conditions to ensure all agreement/expectations are understood by all parties.
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For further information please contact:
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Rhona Finnigan - Teaching School Administrator
Tel:- 0151 288 6563
Email:-
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