Consultancy Day

Service Description

Every year school leaders identify the exact areas of their provision that need to be improved - schools are a continual wheel of progress. However, it is often easier to see the problem than it is to find the solution - context is everything and what one school did to solve the same problem might not work at another school. School leaders have to work hard to find what is right for the children in their school. Aidan's experience as a senior leader in schools, and his particular expertise in developing innovative solutions, makes him the perfect partner for schools wanting to develop particular aspects of their offer. Aidan's skills lie in working alongside school leaders, empowering them to devise and implement bespoke approaches to school improvement and working as a critical friend to review the changes that are made. Aidan uses his knowledge of research-based practice and couples this with his experiences of teaching in order to develop approaches that work. Aidan understands that first and foremost the key stakeholders in all school improvement efforts are the children themselves - everything must be for their benefit. Hand in hand with this goes the importance of teacher wellbeing - Aidan knows that well teachers teach well so he guides schools towards efficient yet effective practice. During consultation days, Aidan will work with senior and/or middle leaders to explore an issue, develop solutions and plan for change with any follow-up visits focusing on implementing change, training staff and monitoring and evaluating change. Aidan works with schools on the following aspects of school life: Teacher development - ECTs, RQTs, main scale and upper scale teachers Leadership development Pedagogy - teaching and learning, planning, assessment School culture and values Transition from primary to secondary school Please enquire if you have other school development needs not listed. To book a consultancy day, please use the 'request to book' button above. Alternatively you can email or call me using the details below. **I am currently trialling a new way to cost my work with schools - a way which will deliver better value for schools. Prices start at £650 - a significant reduction on my previous prices - and expenses will be worked out and added to that base rate.**